Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to rebalance the UK economy face major hurdles as London and the south-east continue to pull ahead in tech and infrastructure investment, exemplified by the costly Lower Thames Crossing and data centre booms.
A large heathland fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight, which impacted 25 hectares, is now "under control" according to the National Trust. Firefighters from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, assisted by mainland crews and local farmers, continue to tackle hotspots, though the cause remains unknown.
James Desborough, a convicted killer, denies murdering Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, whose dismembered and burnt remains were found near his Cornish cabin. He claims he found their bodies and disposed of them while under the influence of drugs, also admitting to killing a cellmate.
The remains of an unidentified child were discovered buried in rural Stookey Township, Illinois. The child's father, Ronnell Marquese Jones, and his companion, Kristie Dora, have been arrested on parental kidnapping charges in connection with the case originating in Missouri.
Sir Charles Burrell is transforming 1,525 acres of farmland in South Lincolnshire into "Boothby Wildland," a rewilding project aiming to prove nature restoration can be profitable. Despite local skepticism and a landscape devoid of life, the project seeks private investment by selling biodiversity and carbon credits, challenging traditional farming models.
A large wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland for over 24 hours. Smoke warnings have been issued, roads closed including the Woodhead Pass (A628), and residents across Greater Manchester report ash landing in gardens. Fire crews expect to remain on scene overnight.
İngiltere'deki Robin Hood efsanesiyle özdeşleşen, yaklaşık 1.200 yıllık tarihi Sherwood Ormanı meşesi kurudu. Aşırı ziyaretçi yoğunluğu, sıcak hava dalgaları ve kuraklık nedeniyle 'tamamen yok olmuş' kabul edilen ağacın ölümü, koruma kuruluşlarınca insan faaliyetlerine karşı bir uyarı olarak nitelendirildi.
A 25,000-tonne illegal rubbish dump in Bickershaw, UK, has become a symbol of the north-south divide and a broken system, with residents comparing the slow response to a quicker cleanup in Oxfordshire. The dump, located near a primary school, has caused environmental and health hazards, including a nine-day fire last summer. Local politicians are using the issue in a byelection campaign.
A legal challenge over the vulnerable northern brown argus has delayed a forestry plan at Todrig, where investor Gresham House wants to plant commercial trees. The case highlights rising demand for woodland as a tax-efficient asset for wealthy families.
Stephen McCullagh used a pre-recorded YouTube stream as an alibi for murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. Police debunked the alibi, leading to his conviction and a minimum 31-year sentence.
Erstmals in der Geschichte des Woodland Park Zoos wurde ein Gorilla-Baby per Kaiserschnitt zur Welt gebracht. Die Mutter Olympia wurde nach Komplikationen in ein menschliches Krankenhaus gebracht, wo ein gesunder Junge mit 2,4 kg geboren wurde. Eine andere Gorilladame kümmert sich nun um das Neugeborene.
Police are investigating after human skeletal remains were discovered in woodland near the A617 in Nottinghamshire on Saturday. A cordon was set up and forensic teams are at the scene. Authorities believe the remains belong to one person and are working to establish their identity, assuring the public there is no risk to safety.
A woman recounts the profound impact of childhood bullying, from physical assaults and social exclusion to the lasting effects on her self-worth, relationships, and decision about motherhood. She finds healing through writing and storytelling.
A new report highlights Clacton-on-Sea as the worst in England for equal access to trees, with 98.2% of residents in areas of critically low tree cover, exacerbating air pollution, health issues, and heat exposure, amidst a noted north-south divide in tree equity across the UK.
A Serbian environmental group successfully crowdfunded the purchase of a 2-hectare woodland, Nightingale's Forest, to protect it from deforestation and serve as a model for conservation efforts in a region facing significant environmental challenges.
Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, a 38-year-old Brazilian fitness influencer and experienced triathlete, died during the swimming portion of Ironman Texas in The Woodlands near Houston on Saturday. She was reported as a lost swimmer around 7:30am, and divers discovered her body approximately 90 minutes later in 10 feet of water. Preliminary investigations indicate she drowned. Araujo had completed at least nine ironman events since 2018 and had over 60,000 Instagram followers.
An Iranian national and lawful permanent resident since 2016 was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly brokering arms sales including drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Tehran. Shamim Mafi, 44, a resident of Woodland Hills, California, was arrested Saturday and faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.
US federal prosecutors said on Sunday an Iranian national was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan on behalf of Tehran. Shamim Mafi, 44, is charged with “brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition manufactured by Iran and sold to Sudan”, US Attorney Bill Essayli wrote in a social media post. A resident of the Los Angeles suburb of Woodland Hills, Mafi “is an Iranian national who became a lawful permanent...
