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Rivers across England face pollution crisis

03:36 After a weekend of unrelenting heavy rain, a greyish mixture of rainwater and sewage pours into the River Chess through a pipe leading from the sewage treatment works a short dis

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Red kite population soars after a 30-year conservation project

03:59 The red kite, with its distinctive russet-coloured feathers and forked tail, circles around in a clear blue sky on a late summer's afternoon, soaring effortlessly on thermals, as

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Scottish wildcats: The fight for survival

01:59 The Scottish wildcat is a rare beast. No one knows exactly how many of these shy, secretive creatures roam the Scottish Highlands, although some estimate there could be fewer tha

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British zoos appeal for funds to cover lockdown losses

03:10 At first glance, it looks like a normal day at London Zoo. Penguins sunbathe and swim in a clear blue pool. Staff are on site, continuing to care for over 18,000 animals housed t

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UK garden centers hit by COVID-19 in peak season destroy plants

03:30 Britain is a nation of passionate gardeners – an estimated 23 million across the country. But since the lockdown started, garden centers across the UK were forced to close, deeme