66 h. ago Campaigners hail plan to ban bottom trawling in half of England’s protected seas

Environmental groups welcome government proposals to clamp down on destructive fishing practiceEnvironmental groups have welcomed government proposals to ban the destructive fishing practice known as bottom trawling in half of England’s protected seas.The plan, to be announced on Monday by the environment secretary, Steve Reed, came before a UN summit in Nice to tackle the ocean’s failing health. It follows pressure from conservationists and the release of a David Attenborough film featuring rare underwater footage of the devastation to the seabed caused by bottom trawling in British waters. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago David Attenborough came close to drowning due to faulty 1950s scuba diving equipment

‘I thought, ‘This can’t be right’. And by the time [the water rose to my nose], I thought, ‘I’m sure this is not right’

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3 d. ago Sir David Attenborough reveals to Prince William he nearly drowned while scuba diving in 1950s

The near-death experience took place on the Great Barrier Reef when the broadcaster was 31

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3 d. ago National treasure David Attenborough continues to rake in millions despite now being 99

Age hasn't dampened Sir David Attenborough's work ethic or earning power, with reports of the national treasure raking in around £8m in past two years with more millions sitting in his production firm

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3 d. ago Prince William discusses David Attenborough's new documentary for World Oceans Day

The Prince of Wales is marking World Oceans Day this year with an interview with Sir David Attenborough ahead of the release of his new documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough.

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3 d. ago Attenborough tells William he hopes Ocean film will move people to action

The two men have a shared passion for protecting the natural world.

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3 d. ago David Attenborough tells Prince William he nearly drowned while scuba

Pioneering broadcaster recalls incident during discussion with royal about latest documentary, OceanSir David Attenborough almost drowned when testing a scuba-diving helmet for his 1957 dive on the Great Barrier Reef, the broadcasting veteran has revealed in a discussion with Prince William.Discussing his latest documentary, Ocean, the pioneering film-maker described the incident to the Prince of Wales. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Prince William given stark warning from 'appalled' David Attenborough on pressing issue

Prince William joined Sir David Attenborough for a chat about the importance of protecting the world's oceans ahead of William giving a speech urging action in Monaco tomorrow

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7 d. ago Devastated wife of scuba diver who vanished off UK coast shares chilling last photo

Steve Clowes, 57, was diving with friends on a shipwreck 15 miles off Portland Bill, Dorset, when he disappeared as he was ascending and his body has never been found

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1 week ago David Attenborough, 99, pleads for help with ‘no time to waste for small talk’

Though he's retired from public life, Sir David Attenborough returns to the spotlight in a compelling documentary as he raises the alarm to preserve and save our oceans.

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1 week ago Sir David Attenborough delivers emotional plea as he returns to screens at age of 99

Sounding the alarm for the state of our oceans in a powerful documentary, Sir David Attenborough has agreed to return to screens exceptionally with a compelling message.

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1 week ago William pays tribute to rangers protecting snow leopards in wildlife series

William said Sir David Attenborough was his inspiration for Guardians – his six-part series highlighting the work of wildlife rangers.

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1 week ago Sir David Attenborough, William Shakespeare and... a Greggs sausage roll? British pastry to be immortalised at Madame Tussauds

A beloved British classic, the pastry will sit alongside the likes of well-known figures such as Sir David Attenborough, Stormzy, and William Shakespeare.

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1 week ago Greggs sausage roll to go on display next to Sir David Attenborough and Princess Diana at Madame Tussauds

The waxwork bakery item will be shown in a room with Shakespeare and Churchill

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1 week ago Greggs to unveil limited edition sausage roll in London but you won't be able to eat it

The waxwork of the beloved 'British legend' will be displayed alongside the figures of other national treasures like Sir David Attenborough and William Shakespeare

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2 w. ago Record numbers of unique bird now populating a tiny Welsh island

Skomer Island's puffin colony has previously been described as 'exceptional' by David Attenborough

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2 w. ago Ant and Dec’s wax figures return to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after makeover

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s wax figures were first unveiled at Madame Tussauds Blackpool in 2016.

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2 w. ago Sir David Attenborough's Scots cameraman backs groundbreaking 'ecocide' law

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Celebrated BBC wildlife photographer Doug Allan has hailed MSP Monica Lennon's 'powerful' proposals to tackle eco criminals.

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2 w. ago William: David Attenborough's my ‘inspiration’ for BBC YouTube series celebrating wildlife rangers

The series called Guardians features rangers who do ‘one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet’, says William

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2 w. ago Prince William unveils new BBC series about 'the most dangerous job in the world' and says he 'wants to be like David Attenborough'

The Prince of Wales has demonstrated his confidence in front of the camera by fronting a 'groundbreaking' six-part series, 'Guardians', which launches today.

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