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Essex town built on Victorian landfill thrives at 35

Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.

Why hasn't human nature evolved with technology?

A Guardian reader asks why human morality remains primitive despite technological evolution. Explore the philosophical question and share your answer. Submit your thoughts to nq@theguardian.com.

First wild beaver in Norfolk for 400 years

A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.

A Lonely Chapel That Whispers and Roars

Explore the haunting beauty of St Mary's Chapel in the Peak District, where nature's whispers and roars tell a story of solitude and resilience. Discover this hidden gem's history and atmosphere.

Rare seven-arm octopus found on Scottish beach

A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.

Mike Alexander: From Teen Dream to Skomer Warden

Mike Alexander realised his childhood ambition to become warden of Skomer Island, revolutionising nature conservation with computer systems and leaving a lasting legacy in Wales.

Mumford & Sons at BST Hyde Park 2026

Mumford & Sons announce their 2026 BST Hyde Park headline show on July 4. Get presale details, ticket prices, and info on their new album 'Prizefighter'. Book your tickets now!

Wildlife Week: Seal Pups and Conservation Battles

This week's global wildlife roundup features seal pups in Lincolnshire, a bold marsupial survival project in Australia, and the plight of captive belugas in Canada. Discover the stories behind the images.

Elizabeth Line soil creates Essex bird haven

A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.

Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.

2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners

Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.

Ambitious Forest City Plan East of Cambridge

A cross-party coalition proposes England's first forest city east of Cambridge, with 12,000 acres of woodland and affordable eco-homes. Could this solve the housing crisis?

Wadbury Valley's Evergreen Autumn Sanctuary

Discover how Wadbury Valley in Somerset defies autumn's decay with a lush victory of ferns, ivy, and moss. A hidden world of perpetual green awaits exploration.

East London rapist jailed for 2019 station attack

Marvin Ogbogbo, 23, from Stratford, has been sentenced to four years for raping a 14-year-old girl at Chafford Hundred station in 2019 after grooming her online. Read the full report.

Morden Hall Park: A Free South London Oasis

Explore Morden Hall Park, a beautiful free National Trust park at the end of the Northern line. Discover its gardens, wildlife, cafés, and fascinating industrial history.

MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth

A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.

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