Farmers have proposed a radical plan to return an area the size of Dorset to nature and reintroduce beavers, lynxes and pelicans to the British countryside. WildEast aims to dedicate some 250,000 hectares of East Anglia — Britain’s most intensely farmed region — to wildlife over the next five decades. The charity — which advocates … Read more
California condors disappeared from Sequioa National Park 50 years ago, never to be seen again – until now. Park officials announced the return of the majestic scavenger after spotting nearly a dozen in the area on May 28. The bird has been roaming North America for thousands of years, but is now critically endangered due … Read more
An Essex town best known for previously holding the world darts championships, its close location to Lakeside Shopping Centre and its freight terminal has unveiled a new name in a bid to try and get visitors. Purfleet in South West Essex has changed its name to Purfleet-on-Thames after two years of lobbying from local campaigners. … Read more
Native Americans from modern-day Colombia reached Polynesia around 1200 AD on a Kon-Tiki-like voyage, colonising the area before Europeans reached Easter Island. Researchers from the US and Mexico used large-scale genetic analyses to show that modern-day Polynesian populations contain traces of Native American DNA. Statistical analysis revealed that prehistoric Polynesian populations first met and interbred … Read more
Spain’s Catalonia region has locked down a county of more than 400,000 people following a surge in coronavirus cases – just as Brits prepare to go there on holiday. The western Catalan city of Lleida and the rest of Segrià county will be under lockdown from midday today. ‘We have decided to confine the del … Read more
Spain locks down an area with 200,000 people after spike in coronavirus cases just as Britons prepare to head out there on long-awaited summer holidays Spain’s Catalonia region has locked down an area of 200,000 residents Comes as Britons prepare to make the most of ‘air bridges’ to visit Spain The regional president Quim Torra … Read more
Artist hired by King’s Cross for three-month summer exhibition as the area reopens for business By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 2 July 2020 | Updated: 22:07 BST, 2 July 2020 King’s Cross has launched a three-month summer art exhibition as the area reopens for business. The 67-acre estate, which is … Read more
Body is found in a Brisbane park as police swarm the area A man’s body was found on Thursday at Hanlon Park near Brisbane’s CBD Police have declared the area a crime scene while they determine how he died Early signs of the investigation point towards the death not being suspicious By Tom Place For Daily … Read more
As lockdown restrictions ease and people socialise outdoors with takeaway coffess and beers, the question of access to toilets is proving a huge problem, with people taking to social media to complain about revellers urinating in public. Now there’s a solution in the form of the website LockdownLoo.com, created by civil servant Tom, 25, and his … Read more
Costa del patio! Creative homeowner transforms her garden into a beach-inspired retreat complete with a stunning covered lounge and a BBQ zone Kerry Devlin, 46, from Belfast, transformed her back garden into a beach resort She and her husband built decking, mosaic tiling and lounging area themselves They started transformation three years ago and finally … Read more