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Wednesday 14 October 2026
Nature
Seal pups recorded at South Walney Nature Reserve
Nature
Reimagining Our Rivers at Scale
Community
International meal brings Leeds communities together
Community
Whitewebbs dog-walker brings springer spaniel’s adventures to life
Science
Cambridge and AstraZeneca extend programme to support PhD students
Community
MSc International Business at Exeter climbs into world top 10 in influential QS ranking
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Community
‘People don’t get a say in the food system’: How Generation Soil is transforming Bristol’s food waste
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
Community
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.
Nature
First Norfolk Conservation Churchyard Award presented to Hemblington Church by Bishop of Norwich
Nature
Lunt Meadows reedbed renovation
Nature
Trust awards Yorkshire’s wildlife heroes – from farmers to volunteers and schools
Community
New Wyre nature projects to boost wellbeing, belonging and community cohesion
Community
Late Hackney artist’s unseen abstract paintings go on show
Nature
Major flood defence upgrade completed at Keyhaven ahead of winter
The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour ahead of winter
Nature
Ambitious Coverdale river restoration project underway
Monday 12 October 2026
Community
University of Exeter honoured for work to promote social mobility
Community
Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre bags award for being ‘best leisure centre’ in London
Nature
Red Squirrel Recovery Network launches £250,000 Community Grants Scheme to support local action for red squirrels
Nature
Every £1 invested in river restoration delivers over £7 in benefits, landmark analysis finds
Community
New 'Missy and Stanley's Tale' film helps the public prepare for flooding risk
Created in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council
Health
NHS rolls out prescription ready alerts on smartwatches and mobiles
Friday 9 October 2026
Science
Cambridge researchers awarded ARIA funding
Nature
Helping South Downs rivers flourish by controlling Himalayan Balsam
Nature
Country park in South Downs celebrates its 50th birthday
Nature
Illegal waste at Hoad’s Wood fully cleared as crackdown continues
Well-loved local beauty spot in Kent cleared of 39,500 tonnes of illegal waste.
Thursday 8 October 2026
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Nature
Pine marten caught on camera in Suffolk nature reserve 'first'
Possible live sighting of the elusive pine marten at Benacre National Nature Reserve marks a historic moment for wildlife recording in the county.
Community
Major improvements to Lymington flood defences completed
New tidal flaps have been installed to improve reliability and reduce maintenance, and the flood gate has been refurbished with new seals.
Tuesday 6 October 2026
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Wednesday 30 September 2026
Nature
New project gives Norfolk's water voles a lifeline
Community
New flood scheme opens to protect Tonbridge and Hildenborough
Expanded Leigh flood storage area and new Hildenborough defences will reduce flood-risk to 1,870 homes and 575 businesses.
Community
Edinburgh writer and Birmingham student win 21st BBC Short Story Awards with Cambridge University
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Science
Safety inspection pioneer wins prestigious national award
Community
Farmers and food producers offered specialist support through Mayor Kim’s Rural Growth Fund
Nature
Rare bird of prey sighting in Hampshire officially confirmed
Nature
Green light for £25m Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme
Planning approval for the Environment Agency’s Greatham North East flood alleviation scheme has now been granted by Hartlepool Borough Council.
Monday 28 September 2026
Nature
Shoots of hope: new pictures show Sycamore Gap tree in recovery, three years after it was felled
Nature
England's only natural world heritage site has a birthday
The Jurassic Coast marks 25 years old as England's only natural world heritage site. Work continues to protect the coast's geology and wildlife
Nature
Winchester puts nature at centre of future planning
Nature
Nationwide Colleague Grant helps Wiltshire Wildlife Trust in Swindon grow its own healthy trees
Health