Plastic-waste seal raises coastal pollution awareness
Essex artist Sue Lynas used plastic debris collected at Walton-on-the-Naze beach to create a sculpture of a seal and her pup.
Commissioned by the Essex Wildlife Trust, the plastic-waste seal draws attention on the impact that waste has on marine life.
Rural areas will spearhead 5G revolution
In a bid to bridge the technology divide between town and country, the Government has launched a £30-million competition allowing ten pilot rural communities to pioneer use of 5G applications.
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan has also put forward proposals to relax planning rules for mobile phone masts in the countryside to help extend coverage.
Princes’ charity split becomes official
Following an announcement, earlier this year that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would leave the Royal Foundation to set up their own charity, the change has become formal this week.
According to documents filed at Companies House, the charity originally set up by Prince William and Prince Harry, and later joined by their respective wives, has been officially rechristened, dropping the Sussexes’ names from its the title. It will now be called The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
On this day...
On August 28, 1833, the Slavery Abolition Act received Royal Assent, marking the end of slavery across the British Empire (albeit with the exception of East India Company territories, which had to wait another ten years).
Pacific pink salmon could invade Britain
The Environment Agency is asking anglers to report sightings of Pacific pink salmon, a rare but invasive species that could endanger Britain’s wild Atlantic salmon.
The Pacific pink was spotted in Britain 2017, when it successfully spawned in Scotland, and, because it has a two-year life cycle, the fish could appear again in the next few weeks.
And finally...
Insects could be a better food for pets than steak, according to the British Veterinary Association.
High in protein and low on carbon emission, creepy-crawlies can form the backbone of a balanced pet diet that’s also eco-friendly...or in other words, slimy, yet satisfying.
Country Life Today: The secret life of pigs
This morning we discover whether pigs have feelings, look at why having a dog keeps you healthy and marvel at
Why the black soldier fly could save the planet
The larvae of this miracle insect, which are great at converting organic waste into protein, can help us lower carbon
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Nature and nurture in the gardens of Bramham ParkTim Richardson looks at the innovative and superbly maintained 18th-century landscape garden of Bramham Park in West Yorkshire, home of Nick and Rachel Lane Fox. Photographs by Paul Highnam.
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If the future of Ferrari is electric vehicles, then it is our future tooIt's widely believed that Ferrari will unveil its first electric car this year. It's the signal that the internal combustion era is coming to an end.
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The brilliant tractor tribute to the NHS from a group of Warwickshire farmersPeople around Britain have been paying tribute to the efforts of our NHS workers at the time of the coronavirus pandemic — but few have been as creative and clever as this one.
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London's iconic red bus at risk and 6,000 year old chewing gum gives clues into our DNA historyCuts to industry subsidies and an increase in fares has left bus use at its lowest point ever, while DNA extracted from ancient 'chewing gum' allows scientists to decipher the genetic code of a Stone Age woman.
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90-million-year-old 'swimming dinosaur' skeleton found by dogs out walking in Somerset, and the nonchalant moths who don't bother fleeing enemiesA superbly intact dinosaur skeleton — described as being 'museum quality' — has been discovered on a beach in Somerset.
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Battle to ban 4x4s from the idyllic Lake District spot bequeathed by Beatrix Potter, eagle fights octopus and the 'snail's pace' climate talksThis morning we look at Little Langdale's fight for peace, reflect on the climate change talks in Madrid and discover the soundtrack for Brexit.
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Country Life Today: How Greta Thunberg shifted the dial on climate change — and the backlash shows just how muchThis morning we ponder whether Greta Thunberg is the Joan of Arc for the environmental movement, look at a key election — one from 19 years ago — and ponder the marvel of 'dad tidying'.
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Country Life Today: Great news for those who love our great country pubs — the years of decline are overThere is a great sign of health in the pub industry, we look back at Edward VIII's abdication message and fret about Greenland's melting ice.
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Country Life Today: Spain accused of being 'a deplorable choice' for UN climate conferenceA no-holds-barred assault on the Spanish fishing industry, Banksy raising awareness of the homeless and the woes of the Christmas jumper are in today's news round-up.
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Country Life Today: 'This is perhaps the ultimate wake-up call from the uncontrolled experiment humanity is unleashing on the world’s oceans'In today's round up, we examine why oxygen loss is putting oceans at risk, discover that action to cut air pollution brings almost immediate benefits to human health and find out which bird's arrival marks the start of winter in Gloucestershire.
