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A brief respite is expected in Cumbria before more rain hits

Respite before more rain sweeps in

Parts of Cumbria worst hit by floods will get some respite from the rain but more bad weather is expected over the weekend, a forecaster said. More

Pc Bill Barker, who was swept away after a bridge collapsed in the Cumbrian floods

Body found in search for missing Pc

The body found in the search for… More

Most people are willing to make sacrifices to combat climate change, a survey suggests

Most would make climate sacrifices

More than 80% of people believe… More


British ocean rower Roz Savage set out on a 250-mile walk to Brussels

Roz begins climate change walk

British ocean rower Roz Savage… More

Protestors have called for an opera hosue not to build a wind turbine in its grounds

Opposition to Glyndebourne turbine

Campaigners have called for the… More


The red kite is in 'real trouble' on the continent

Warning over red kites in Europe

Red kites may be one of Britain's… More

Two men have been fined for illegal trawling in a protected area

Illegal trawlers fined £14,000 each

Two fishermen caught repeatedly… More


The Environment Agency has begged 'rogue' dam builders to stop their activities

Fears over dam builders' activities

The Environment Agency has begged… More

Three men have been arrested over dumping of chemicals, says the Environment Agency

Three held on dumping of chemicals

Three men have been arrested in… More