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One man's battle against weeds and overgrown pathways makes a big difference to the town

Kristina Auckland said the herd was made up of around 100 ponies.

One of the best-known meteor showers peaks this week and will remain active until 7 November.

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

Two pups have been recorded at South Walney, home to Cumbria's only breeding grey seal colony.

However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.

A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.

Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.

Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.

Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.

Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally.

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

It comes after a 15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.

Planning is under way to improve the colony for the 2027 breeding season.

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.

Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.

Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.

Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?

Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?

Chemicals from firewater runoff entered a brook and spread downstream where dead fish and eels were later found, the Environment Agency has confirmed.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.

The mission aims to protect the base which is home to the world's southernmost Post Office.

Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.

Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.

Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

A 'Jellyfish' effect lit up the sky in US after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch.

A barn owl and 15 chicks are ringed to see if conservation-focused farming is working.