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Weekly quiz: What sneaky snack was this bird of prey seen carrying?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Owner blocks 'Rainham volcano' fix, council says
Repeated fires at Arnolds Field in Launders Lane, Rainham, have plagued residents for years.
Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation begins
Animal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting.
England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.
Returning ospreys avoid last season's love drama
CJ7 returned last year to find male 022 had spent a few days in the nest with a new female.
Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
Endangered butterfly count key to peat bog health
Could counting endangered large heath butterflies be used as an indicator of peatland health?
Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology.
Timelapse of Artemis II rollout to launch pad
Nasa's giant Moon rocket has returned to its launch pad for a second time, ahead of a mission to send astronauts around the Moon.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.
What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.
Surprise sighting of pine marten in Cornwall
Kernow Conservation recorded the creature during routine monitoring, staff say.
MP raises Heathrow expansion transport concerns
Windsor MP, Jack Rankin says he backs the idea of a western rail link to Heathrow.
UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.
UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.
How an island became ferret free - thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdog
More than 400 traps were laid across the island in a 4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody.
Eid moon spotters pass skills to next generation
Families and astronomers gathered in Shipley on Thursday to try and spot a slither the new moon.
World's longest coastal path opens in England
King Charles has inaugurated a new footpath stretching around the entire coast of England.
Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
MP raises question in Parliament over fish deaths
Steve Barclay asks why there has been no prosecution after about 900 fish died in Whittlesey.
Second company plans Shetland rocket launch this year
A number of firms hope to use SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst as a launch site for commercial rockets.
Oil firm breaks environmental rules nearly 500 times
Operator Essar has apologised for the breaches committed over four years.
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.
Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.
BBC Inside Science
The UK government announces a 2billion investment in quantum computing.
BBC Inside Science
The UK government announces a 2billion investment in quantum computing.
US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the Trump administration's reversal last month of the 2009 ruling that underpins all US policies aimed at lowering emissions.
BBC Inside Science
The UK government announces a 2billion investment in quantum computing.
King opens world's longest coastal path around England
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.
King opens world's longest coastal path around England
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.
Updated plan aims to boost NI's resilience to climate change
The third climate change adaptation plan for Northern Ireland should have been in place since 2024.
Launch of map to report Asian hornet sightings
People are being asked to report Asian hornet sightings as they are an invasive species on Jersey.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped.
Wales strikes deal to speed up renewable energy schemes
The impact of the war in the Middle East on oil prices makes energy independence more important, ministers say.
Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania
The fireball, which Nasa confirmed to have fallen near Cleveland, broke the sound barrier and caused a kaboom as it landed.
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather?
Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Nino/La Nina.
Discussion over the future of Sark launched
Islanders are being urged to share their ideas on what matters most for them and their home.
Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say
An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire.
Farmers 'hammered' by fertiliser and fuel rises
Andrew Williamson, who farms near Bridgnorth, says he is concerned how the Iran war is affecting prices.
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