Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Set for Summer 2026

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street by summer 2026, creating a car-free zone with trees, seating, and event spaces to boost the city's retail and cultural appeal.

Field Where Spring Arrives First in the UK

A unique field in the UK experiences the earliest signs of spring, with early flowering plants and wildlife activity, highlighting nature's resilience and seasonal changes.

Triassic Footprints Found in Storeton Wood Quarry

Explore Storeton Wood on the Wirral, where Victorian quarrymen discovered 240-million-year-old Chirotherium footprints, blending natural history with industrial legacy in a sunny woodland walk.

Crocodile Rescued in Newcastle After Two-Day Search

A lost freshwater crocodile was captured in Newcastle, Australia, after a dramatic two-day search. Handler Billy Collett jumped into Iron Bark Creek to save the animal, celebrating with colleagues from the Australian Reptile Park.

Thames Water Dividends Questioned After Major Flood

Thames Water executives faced intense questioning from councillors about dividend payments just hours before a major water main burst flooded Caledonian Road in Islington, raising infrastructure concerns.

UK Slashes Climate Aid to Developing Countries

Exclusive report reveals UK government has secretly reduced funding for climate and nature programs in developing countries, undermining international pledges and threatening vital ecosystems.

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