Campaign to Secure Merrivale Wood for Community Falls Short Sunday, November 9, 2025 conservation woodland community crowdfunding herefordshire merrivale wildlife donations nature reserve The Merrivale Wood Conservation Group (MWCG) has announced that their crowdfunding effort to purchase a cherished ancient woodland near Ross-on-Wye has not succeeded. The group aimed to raise £100,000 in just a few days to … Read More
£6.4 Million National Lottery Grant to Restore Stroudwater Canal Under M5 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 stroudwater canal restoration nationallottery heritage conservation wildlife community tourism volunteers The historic Stroudwater Canal is set for a major revival after receiving a generous £6.46 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will help restore critical sections of the canal, focusing on the … Read More
Hare Coursing Suspects Flee, Abandon Car as Police Arrive Friday, October 31, 2025 harecoursing police seizure wildlife illegal hunting crime vehicle lawenforcement rural Local police made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing crackdown on hare coursing when suspects abandoned their vehicle upon noticing officers approaching. This incident marks the third vehicle connected to hare …
Reckless Glass-Smashing Hedgehog Blamed for Pub Hauntings Monday, October 13, 2025 hedgehog pub haunting glass prestbury mischief wildlife localnews troublemaker nightlife At The Plough Inn in Prestbury, locals have been joking about an unusual “haunting” – but the real culprit isn’t a ghost. Instead, a mischievous hedgehog has been smashing glassware, causing rattling noises and stirred-up … Read More
New 'Hotels' Creating a Stir in Central Gloucester Saturday, October 11, 2025 gloucester insects biodiversity pollinators ecology conservation urban environment sustainability wildlife In the heart of Gloucester, a unique initiative is generating quite a buzz – but not the human kind. These new “hotels” are actually insect habitats, designed to support the local ecosystem by providing shelter … Read More
Farmer Fined £7,000 for Severe River Pollution Monday, October 6, 2025 pollution river farming environment ecology fish wildlife penalty conservation waterquality A local farmer has been ordered to pay £7,000 after being found responsible for unacceptable pollution of a nearby river. Authorities confirmed that the pollution caused significant harm to fish populations and other aquatic … Read More