Cheshire Families Join Timmy Time Hedgehog Walk for Wildlife

Families, schools, and clubs across Cheshire are invited to walk, wheel, or roll 3km in The Wildlife Trusts' Hedgehog Walk, partnering with Aardman's Timmy Time. This fun fundraising challenge aims to protect hedgehogs, whose numbers have declined by 30%

Cut Energy Bills by £917 on Top of Price Cap Reduction

Energy bills are set to fall in April with a £117 price cap drop, but savvy switching could save households an additional £917 annually. Experts highlight a return of market competition and seamless switching processes.

West Midlands Launches 5-Year Climate Plan for Green Jobs

The West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a comprehensive five-year climate action plan, aiming to mitigate economic losses projected at £600m annually by 2030 and £3bn by the 2050s while boosting green jobs and infrastructure.

Energy Bills to Fall 7% This Spring with Government Help

Households across Britain will see energy bills fall by 7% starting April 1, with the price cap dropping to £1,641. The reduction comes from government interventions announced in the Budget, though network costs and wholesale volatility pose future challe

Energy Price Cap Falls £117 from April 1

Cornwall Insight forecasts a £117 reduction in the energy price cap to £1,641 from April 1, 2026, offering relief to millions of UK households amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Compost Crew Transforms Food Waste into Local Farm Soil

In Machynlleth, a community composting project led by Steph Robinson and ffin Jordão converts 800 litres of weekly food waste into nutrient-rich compost, supporting local agriculture and inspiring similar initiatives across the UK.

New Bin Rules Start March 31: Extra Bins Delivered

Households across England are receiving additional bins as they prepare for new universal waste collection rules starting March 31. Residents must separate food waste and recyclables more specifically, with potential fines for non-compliance.

Eurasian Lynx Rescued from Ukraine Arrives at UK Sanctuary

A young female Eurasian lynx named Ursa has been successfully rescued from war-torn Ukraine and arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. The complex mission also saved an Amur tiger, with public donations exceeding £134,000 to fund a state-of-the-art hab

Labour Reaffirms 2030 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms the UK's 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will proceed, despite Conservative calls for reconsideration. Electric vehicle sales rose significantly in 2025, with industry trials demonstrating consumer benef

Wood Burners Pose Six Health Risks in UK Homes

New research highlights six serious health complications linked to wood burners in 2.7 million UK homes, including heart attacks and strokes, with toxic particles entering the bloodstream.

Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse This Week

The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular 'ring of fire' event, occurs on February 17. Visibility is limited to specific global locations, with the UK missing out on this celestial spectacle.

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