Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved a plan to ban traffic from a 0.7-mile stretch of Oxford Street between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, aiming to transform it into a pedestrian-friendly urban space.
Waitrose becomes the first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sales due to severe overfishing, promoting herring and sardines as sustainable alternatives while scientists warn of potential population collapse.
Ellen Baum spent 16 hours removing hair ties, condoms, and trash from the Brooklyn Bridge, sparking a community cleanup movement against what she calls 'visual pollution' on the historic landmark.
A thinktank urges councils to train in-house workers for street-by-street insulation upgrades, aiming to improve quality and efficiency in England's £15bn warm homes plan.
A resident in Ealing captured footage of a fly-tipper dumping waste on Stephenson Street, as government data shows a 9% rise in such incidents across England. Locals express frustration over the escalating crisis.
Public health alert issued as 30 dead swans are collected from East London docks, with authorities testing for avian influenza and warning against handling dead birds.
A massive 17-meter wooden ship has been installed at Kensington Gardens as the centerpiece of a £3 million renovation of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground, set to reopen in summer 2026.
A 500-year-old oak tree in Enfield was cut down by a Toby Carvery, but Forestry Commission reports show it was healthy and posed no public danger, sparking local outrage.
The Banjima people have launched a $1.5bn lawsuit against the Western Australian government to clean up toxic asbestos waste at Wittenoom, described as the largest contaminated site in the southern hemisphere.
In the Marches of Shropshire, two ancient oak trees near Old Oswestry hillfort tell contrasting stories of human intervention and natural growth, with a coppiced oak showcasing centuries of sustainable forestry practices and ecological wonder.
A pioneering geothermal power station near Redruth begins feeding electricity to the National Grid while extracting lithium for electric vehicle batteries, creating jobs and boosting Cornwall's green economy.
The sun is a colossal nuclear fusion reactor generating immense heat and sound. If space weren't a vacuum, its noise would exceed 100 decibels, akin to a chainsaw or rock concert.
As global GDP and carbon emissions soar, economists debate whether degrowth or green growth can save the climate. Experts from LSE and Barcelona weigh in on redefining success.
A historic stepwell in Hyderabad, once a dumping ground, has been revived to supply clean drinking water, offering a sustainable solution amid India's severe water crisis.
Deadly storms have battered the western Mediterranean with unprecedented force, causing widespread destruction in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Climate change may have loaded the chamber with bigger bullets as communities face devastating floods and winds
Temperatures at Kew Gardens in London hit 18.6C, the hottest February day since 2019, but cooler weather is expected. Warmer conditions may bring a vibrant spring bloom over the next two weeks.
Record rainfall in Death Valley and southern California has triggered a spectacular wildflower eruption, with vibrant blooms covering miles of landscape. Park officials report an above-average bloom year nearing superbloom levels, drawing comparisons to t
A study reveals tropical plants are flowering months earlier or later due to climate change, disrupting pollination and food chains, with cascading impacts on biodiversity worldwide.
A Channel 4 docudrama on river pollution has moved viewers more than the tragic play 'Hamnet', highlighting a girl's death from E. coli and igniting public anger over water quality issues.
Shocked residents in Ealing filmed a tipper lorry illegally dumping rubbish on Stephenson Street as fly-tipping incidents across England rise by 9%.
The UK experienced its highest temperature of 2026 so far, with Kew Gardens in London hitting 18.6C on Wednesday, marking the hottest February day since 2019.
Fly-tipping incidents in England have surged to 1.26 million, a 9% increase, while court fines dropped. Only 0.2% of cases result in court action.
Discover where to observe Barbary macaques near London, inspired by the viral Japanese macaque Punch, at Woburn Safari Park's African Forest drive-through.
Germany's coalition government faces accusations of abandoning climate targets after agreeing to scrap key parts of a renewable heating law, allowing homes to rely on fossil fuels instead.
A burst pipe on Caledonian Road in Islington has caused rapid flooding, leaving dozens of businesses and homes without water or electricity. Shop owners report losses exceeding £50,000 in ruined stock and uncertain reopening timelines.
The Labour government is expediting the release of white-tailed eagles, pine martens, and beavers across England ahead of May elections, aiming to win back nature-loving voters from the Green party amid criticism of its environmental record.
Lambeth Council has approved five festivals in Brockwell Park for 2026, sparking mixed reactions from residents over environmental and community impacts.
A study reveals toxic chemicals from screens in endangered dolphins and porpoises in the South China Sea, raising alarms about human health risks from contaminated seafood.
Londoners enjoyed a brief sunny spell with 16°C temperatures, but the Met Office forecasts a drastic shift back to winter weather tomorrow, with rain and cooler conditions.
A man and woman, both 47, were arrested in Penzance as part of an investigation into alleged fraud within the Packaging Producer Responsibility system and money laundering.