Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs18 hrs agoIsland community 'could be cut in half by 2100'Cumbria's Walney Island could face a sea level rise of 60cm by the end of the century, experts say.18 hrs ago9 Apr 2026Relief as bird flu housing restrictions liftedThe Withington farmer is relieved his 6,000 birds can be let out to roam again.9 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Traffic restrictions lifted as air quality improvesThe restrictions at Hambrook were introduced in 2019 to reduce nitrous dioxide levels in the area.8 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Inside the kennels responding to vicious XL bully attacksBBC Panorama was given rare access to one of the private specialist kennels now regularly used to hold these dogs since XL bully bans were introduced across the UK in 2024. 31 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation beginsAnimal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting.26 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being consideredThe move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.15 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Cull imposed after bird flu discoveredThe H5N1 virus was found at a premises in North Yorkshire on Tuesday, Defra confirms.4 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPsGovernment data shows a rise in trucks failing to turn up at Sevington after arrival in Kent.4 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Call for law change to help prosecute fly-tippersA councillor says it is too difficult to collect the evidence needed for prosecutions.25 Feb 2026...
