16 h. ago Nature reserve hidden between two busy roads in Cardiff that you’d never know was there 

It might be one of the capital's best kept secrets, but it's taken a lot of work to make it what it is

Transport

20 h. ago Wet weather boosts rare species numbers at Dumfries and Galloway nature reserve

RSPB Scotland’s reserve at Mersehead on the Solway coast is now home to a new population of tadpole shrimp.

Politics

21 h. ago Rare migratory bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The RSPB has recorded a surge in sightings of the species across Scotland

Politics

21 h. ago Scottish wildlife: 'Rare' glossy ibis bird spotted on Scottish nature reserve first time in its history

Glossy ibis have been appearing in “never-before-seen numbers”.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘A punch in the face’: Germany’s dash for gas raises questions over climate targets

Plans for a fossil fuel project in Wadden Sea nature reserve have angered local people and campaigners, as political enthusiasm for renewables wanesPeering out on a clear day from the windswept dunes that dapple the north-western tip of Germany, on a gull-shaped island in the Wadden Sea nature reserve, tourists hoping to spot seals may soon see a dark metal platform rise out of the water.The planned structure is one of several fossil fuel projects that Germany is pushing to build despite a legal deadline to stop polluting the atmosphere with carbon emissions in 20 years’ time. The joint Dutch-German venture, which received the green light from regional authorities last month, seeks to extract 13bn cubic metres of gas from just outside a protected area at the marine border between the two countries. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago Body found after woman went missing near popular UK nature reserve

The woman known only as 'Sheila' went missing 24 hours before a body believed to be hers was found after an extensive search by local police near a popular nature reserve

Events

1 week ago Two species of moths spotted at Dumfriesshire nature reserve for first time in decades

the anomalous and autumnal rustic species were recorded at Grey Mare's Tail for the first time since 1993.

Politics

1 week ago Police officer, 26, who took his own life after becoming a father was 'overwhelmed' by pressures of parenthood and a demanding job, inquest hears

PC Charlie Mitchell, 26, of West Yorkshire Police was found dead at St Aidan's Nature Reserve in Leeds on June 22, the day after he was reported missing by his family

Events

1 week ago ‘Their chemistry made one of their deaths inevitable’: how a billionaire couple’s life in paradise turned deadly

He made millions on Wall Street, moved to the Costa Rican jungle with his wife and ended up being shot in bed. A new podcast tells the wild tale of the US couple whose dream became a nightmareThe death of John Bender mystified the world. A handsome American millionaire, Bender moved to Costa Rica with his wife, Ann, two years after they married, and set about building a 2,000-hectare nature reserve, centred on a mountaintop mansion that had neither walls nor windows. But despite moving to this vision of paradise, the couple’s mental health fell into sharp decline and in January 2010, Bender died of a gunshot wound to the head.Thanks to an unscientific forensic investigation by the Costa Rican authorities, the perpetrator remains unknown. Suicide is one option – John had written emails about wanting to die in the weeks previously – but the fact that he was shot in the back of the head, in bed, while wearing earplugs, suggests that Ann may have shot him. In the intervening years, the ...

Events

2 w. ago Son of 'Gypsy King' and family accused by neighbours including ex

Frank Tomney and his family were seeking retrospective planning permission to retain their 'static caravans' on land next to a woodland nature reserve - but must now move on.

Politics

3 w. ago Horror as ‘multiple’ people struck by car in early hours as teen, 18, is arrested

AN 18-year-old has been arrested after a car struck multiple people in a horror early hours collision. South Wales Police were called to the scene in a Cardiff Suburb on Saturday morning. Caerau Lane to Church Road remained closed off for the majority of yesterday as investigations into the crash unfolded. A large police presence...

Events

3 w. ago Road closures on October 5 for the Cardiff Half Marathon 2025

Over 27,500 runners will lace up their trainers for this year's event

Transport

4 w. ago Footloose moose moved to reserve after chaotic summer in Austria went viral

The public took a shine to 800kg Emil, despite his escapades halting traffic and almost endangering motoristsA footloose moose called Emil, whose summer wanderings caused havoc on Austrian roads and railways, has been captured, sedated and released in a verdant nature reserve, leaving his legions of fans wishing him well on social media.The approximately three-year-old male, believed to have come originally from Poland or the Czech Republic, rose to online fame in August with his chaotic odyssey through parts of Austria where moose sightings are rare. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago MSP finds out more about outdoor play initiative at Wishaw nature reserve

The event highlighted the ongoing success of the Outdoor Community Play (OCP) Fund, delivered by Inspiring Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government.

Politics

4 w. ago Security may be stepped up at nature reserve after 'regular' fly

Councillor calls for culprits to be named and shamed

Events

4 w. ago Call to get out and enjoy South Lanarkshire's nature reserves

Across the region there are 17 Local Nature reserves which are mostly close to towns.

Politics