Environment

The local authority has confirmed that nature was in 'long term decline' and that urgent action must be taken to reverse its downward spiral

The Government's adviser for the natural environment in England has responded to Wildlife Justice's threat of legal action on Dartmoor

Magherafelt farmer Brian McCartney had allowed pigs to roam freely with effluent 'ponding' at the site

The Government agency said Newquay farmer William Salmon had dumped waste at a disused quarry which had interfered with a badger sett

Cover crops, regulations and rural community were all in discussion at Groundwell's Outreach event Go Falkland

Labour councillor Scott Patient said the move was 'hugely symbolic' in helping the council to 'lead by example' in encouraging businesses to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2038

Commoners and farmers have warned this could be the very beginning of 'attacks' on grazing SSSI land across the UK

NFU Scotland said existing parks have failed to make a positive contribution for farming and rural communities

River Action has funded a judicial review following Shropshire Council's decision to grant LJ Cooke and Son permission for four poultry rearing buildings, each over 100m long, and a biomass store with boilers at North Farm in Montford Bridge