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Jul 10, 2026 0

Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies

For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.

By Staff
Jul 10, 2026 0

How can you help wildlife during hot weather?

Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.

By Staff
Jul 10, 2026 0

Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

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Jul 10, 2026 0

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.

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Jul 10, 2026 0

Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China

See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.

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Jul 10, 2026 0

Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'

Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month

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Jul 10, 2026 0

UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges

Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot

Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Amur tiger Ginger Biscuit settles into new home

The two-year-old female has moved from Longleat to Woburn and is settling in well, her keepers say.

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Jul 10, 2026 0

China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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Jul 07, 2026 0

Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August

SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.

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Jul 03, 2026 0

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

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Jul 02, 2026 0

Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope

The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.

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Jul 10, 2026 0

How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies

The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.

By Staff