The world's largest living library of vital soil fungi, INVAM, faces closure due to US federal funding cuts. This 'Louvre for artists' holds over 900 strains key to ecosystem restoration and sustainable agriculture. Its loss would be catastrophic.
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
An indie café, a luxury massage parlour and a Japanese teashop are the first new tenants announced for the historic Sicilian Avenue in Holborn, following its five-year, £245 million restoration. Discover the new Bloomsbury hotspot.
London's iconic Grade II-listed Sicilian Avenue reopens after a five-year restoration. Discover the first three new businesses moving in, from coffee to Japanese tea.
HBO Max's new 4K restoration of Mad Men contains bizarre mistakes, including visible crew members and episodes out of order. Discover the streaming blunders here.
In Colombia's vanishing dry forests, a unique team of ex-loggers and conservationists is fighting to restore habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin, with fewer than 7,500 left in the wild.
South Australians are urged to eat local oysters and donate shells for reef restoration. The innovative project uses shrimp soundtracks to lure baby oysters, filtering water and combating devastating algal blooms.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a 'start, scale, stay' Budget for UK tech founders, boosting share options and offering a stamp duty break for London listings to keep businesses rooted in Britain.
Dr Martens unveils its largest UK flagship store in London's Covent Garden, featuring two floors, a café, boot restoration & exclusive collections. Visit now!
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of traditional lime mortar in a hands-on workshop, learning to repair their historic home with breathable, eco-friendly materials. Unlock the secrets of heritage building preservation.
Ottawa officials battle a 'mindblowing' influx of thousands of feral goldfish threatening local ecosystems. Discover how pet owners are causing this environmental scourge.
North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.
Discover how Storm Amy has dramatically reshaped Abernethy Forest in the Cairngorms, creating new ecosystems and revealing ancient pines. Explore nature's resilience in this country diary.
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
Discover how Donald MacIntyre's pioneering work with native seeds transformed Britain's biodiversity through Emorsgate Seeds and ecological restoration methods.
Discover how autumn transforms gardens into wildlife havens. Learn why fallen leaves create vital ecosystems and how to support biodiversity this season. Explore nature's hidden world!
Exciting conservation efforts are bringing native oysters back to UK coastal waters, creating thriving marine ecosystems and reviving a lost part of Britain's natural heritage.
A construction worker has died after being trapped for nearly half a day beneath the rubble of a collapsed 14th-century bell tower at St Mary's Church in Kent during restoration work.
Groundbreaking clinical results reveal nearly half of customers using this innovative skincare formula experienced such dramatic improvements that it restored their confidence and transformed their daily lives.
A remarkable conservation project on a Northumberland river is helping Atlantic salmon overcome man-made obstacles, offering hope for this endangered species.