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Good news from across the UK, linked to the publishers who reported it.
Thursday 15 October 2026
Science
Beyond national parks: researchers explore a broader future for conservation
Community
Black Cultural Archives
Science
State-involved deaths increase to five people per week in Scotland
Nature
Our new film is a finalist at the world's biggest sustainability film festival
Nature
Local support gets Testwood Lakes boardwalk work under way
Nature
Trails, tales, and Halloween fun this half-term
Nature
New Forest Non-Native Plants Project celebrated at national awards
Nature
‘Like selling wolves from Yellowstone’: how protected US sharks are being sold off to foreign aquariums
Science
Unexpected discovery of new mechanism which helps deadly fungus Candida auris evade treatment
Nature
Scottish Parliament motion highlights importance of biodiversity monitoring
Science
Joint statement: Working together to combat division and hate in our city
Science
New forecasting research could help millions living in earthquake-prone regions
Community
In Ukraine, the repair movement is heading underground
Science
Bristol designated a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for outstanding brain cancer treatment, care and research
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Health
Understanding the architecture of pancreatic cancer risk
Community
National Lottery celebrates more than £1.7 billion awarded to good causes across Northern Ireland
Science
University of Exeter experts showcase efforts to boost Home Defence at major military and civilian conference
Nature
Construction begins on £20m Torcross rock defence scheme
Scheme will see 58,000 tons of rock arrive by boat with 30,000 more tons expected by road.
Nature
Students demand bolder climate and nature leadership at Southampton screening
Nature
Every £1 invested in restoring rivers could generate over £7 in benefits for nature, communities and the economy, first-of-its-kind analysis finds
Nature
Seal pups recorded at South Walney Nature Reserve
Nature
Reimagining Our Rivers at Scale
Nature
Businesses come together at Brockholes
Nature
Environment Agency action following complaints of foul smells
The Environment Agency has taken action following an investigation into reports of foul smells in Little Hulton in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Science
MSc International Business at Exeter climbs into world top 10 in influential QS ranking
Nature
Unearthing the World We Cannot See – How I Found a Rare Native Fungus
Science
New film series shines a light on the global challenge of fungal diseases
Science
Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheres
Community
Old MacDonald had a parkrun
Science
UKRI publishes new research data policy
Community
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
Nature
Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
Science
University of Exeter launches £175m fundraising campaign – the largest in its history
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Community
A sense of normality at the hardest of times
Nature
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is delighted to announce the arrival of two very special new residents, beavers named Steve and Terri Irwin!
Nature
‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record
Science
University climate experts to host family event at windfarm
Nature
Rare chalk stream created to boost wildlife in Norfolk
Unique wetland habitats created by River Yare to support wildlife. Work is part of wider government commitment to restore nature and protect water environment
Nature
100 East Midlands homes benefit from flood resilience measures
£1.6m project funded by local authorities and government grants supports flood victims from Storm Babet and Storm Henk.
Science
Scottish entrepreneur launches start-up initiative for university students
Science
UKRI is transforming how it works, backed by record government investment
Science
Funding boost for major Forth Valley tree-planting project
Nature
Scientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests
Nature
First Norfolk Conservation Churchyard Award presented to Hemblington Church by Bishop of Norwich
Nature
New Life for Local Ancient Woodlands
Nature
Lunt Meadows reedbed renovation
Nature
Trust awards Yorkshire’s wildlife heroes – from farmers to volunteers and schools
Nature
New Wyre nature projects to boost wellbeing, belonging and community cohesion
Nature
Further arrest connected with North East illegal waste dumping
A man has been arrested as an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste dumping in the North East continues.