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Village’s flood defence scheme delayed by a year due to ‘wettest weather in decades’

Village’s flood defence scheme delayed by a year due to ‘wettest weather in decades’

Village’s flood defence scheme delayed by a year due to ‘wettest weather in decades’

22 October 2024

A £26million flood defence scheme has been delayed by a year due to what officials say has been the “wettest weather in decades”.


Council delays decision on solar issue

Council delays decision on solar issue

Council delays decision on solar issue

22 October 2024

A council decision on whether or not to pressure government and address concerns about solar panels has been delayed.

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Autumn fungi are well worth a foray

Autumn fungi are well worth a foray

Autumn fungi are well worth a foray

20 October 2024

At this time of year, with most flowering plants fading, fungi can become more conspicuous, writes Erin McDaid of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


Nine jailed for total of 11 years for running illegal waste site

Nine jailed for total of 11 years for running illegal waste site

Nine jailed for total of 11 years for running illegal waste site

18 October 2024

Nine people have been sentenced for the operation of an illegal waste site following an investigation by the Environment Agency.


‘Gen Z writes the script’ — council takes on viral video trend to promote recycling

‘Gen Z writes the script’ — council takes on viral video trend to promote recycling

‘Gen Z writes the script’ — council takes on viral video trend to promote recycling

17 October 2024

To mark Recycle Week, a council has jumped on a viral video trend in a share the importance of recycling with young people.


Angler fined hundreds for fishing illegally

Angler fined hundreds for fishing illegally

Angler fined hundreds for fishing illegally

15 October 2024

An angler has been told he must pay hundreds of pounds after being caught fishing without a licence.


90,000 tonnes less waste going to landfill — but alternative might not be ‘green’ dream

90,000 tonnes less waste going to landfill — but alternative might not be ‘green’ dream

90,000 tonnes less waste going to landfill — but alternative might not be ‘green’ dream

15 October 2024

A rise in incineration has seen 90,000 tonnes less of the county’s waste in landfill — but experts suggest it is not the ‘green’ solution it seems.


Village celebrates opening of community built nature reserve

Village celebrates opening of community built nature reserve

Village celebrates opening of community built nature reserve

14 October 2024

A decade long community effort to create a new nature reserve has come to fruition with a ceremonial tree planting.


Where’s wallaby? Flurry of wallaby sightings underlines importance of species recording

Where’s wallaby? Flurry of wallaby sightings underlines importance of species recording

Where’s wallaby? Flurry of wallaby sightings underlines importance of species recording

13 October 2024

Back in late July, we were asked to confirm whether the mammal in a photo submitted to Nottinghamshire Post was a wallaby.


Water company one of only four that has not underperformed, industry watchdog determines

Water company one of only four that has not underperformed, industry watchdog determines

Water company one of only four that has not underperformed, industry watchdog determines

09 October 2024

Severn Trent was one of only four water companies that has not underperformed, according to the industry watchdog.


Operation relaunched to fight against badger crime and persecution

Operation relaunched to fight against badger crime and persecution

Operation relaunched to fight against badger crime and persecution

06 October 2024

The re-launch of a crime-tackling operation focussed on protecting badgers has been welcomed in Nottinghamshire.


We must do more for biodiversity, says Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

We must do more for biodiversity, says Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

We must do more for biodiversity, says Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

06 October 2024

We can’t afford to kick efforts to restore nature in to the long grass, writes Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


Blooming good effort earns town a silver gilt

Blooming good effort earns town a silver gilt

Blooming good effort earns town a silver gilt

02 October 2024

Historic Newark in Bloom has once again achieved a silver gilt in the East Midlands in Bloom competition.

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Community joins hands to save wildlife space

Community joins hands to save wildlife space

Community joins hands to save wildlife space

01 October 2024

Dozens of concerned residents and environmental activists ‘joined hands’ to save wildlife space from a development of over 150 homes.


Volunteer flood wardens sought

Volunteer flood wardens sought

Volunteer flood wardens sought

29 September 2024

As the wet weather of the winter months is slowly making its return, volunteer flood wardens are being sought.


£20,000 fund to support young people taking environmental action

£20,000 fund to support young people taking environmental action

£20,000 fund to support young people taking environmental action

29 September 2024

The Woodland Trust has opened applications for young people to win part of a £20,000 prize pot for projects tackling climate change.


Where have all the insects gone? Trust asks

Where have all the insects gone? Trust asks

Where have all the insects gone? Trust asks

29 September 2024

Where have all the insects gone — and why does it matter — asks Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


Community joins hands to save wildlife

Community joins hands to save wildlife

Community joins hands to save wildlife

25 September 2024

Concerned residents and environmental activists are joining hands to save wildlife space from a development of over 150 homes.

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Protecting birds of prey as part of police operation

Protecting birds of prey as part of police operation

Protecting birds of prey as part of police operation

24 September 2024

The police have been sharing ways in which wildlife is protected against crime as part of the national policing initiative Operation Owl.


Police operation combating wildlife crime against badgers

Police operation combating wildlife crime against badgers

Police operation combating wildlife crime against badgers

23 September 2024

The police have been educating the public about how they combat different types of wildlife crime.


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