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Nottinghamshire groups can get up to £1,000 for projects that cut waste and boost recycling
Community groups, schools and charities across Nottinghamshire have until 14 September to apply for grants supporting practical projects that reduce waste, reuse materials and improve recycling.
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New Sandwich community fund opens with grants of up to £5,000
A new legacy-backed fund is inviting charities, schools and community groups in Sandwich to apply for projects supporting health, connection, children and the local environment.
Nature reserve hit by 10 fires in a few weeks
A nature reserve had suffered 10 fires in recent weeks, causing damage to precious habitats and leaving volunteers distressed. Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) said it believed the fires at ...
£300k pledged to create 'lasting legacy for nature'
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been pledged to two community projects to help create a "lasting legacy for nature that is truly unique". The East Suffolk Trust has awarded more than £300,000 to ...
Norfolk Wildlife Trust invites public for fundraiser in 2026
Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) is inviting the public to take part in a sponsored walk at Broadland Country Park on Sunday, October 4, to raise funds for its work protecting the county’s wildlife. Eliot ...
Proposal for new energy facility in Cambridgeshire
Plans for an anaerobic digestion plant on the outskirts of a Cambridgeshire village are currently being considered.
New research project targets New Forest biodiversity
A collaborative programme has launched to safeguard the most vulnerable species and habitats within the New Forest.
London food hub switches to solar power
New Spitalfields Market has completed the installation of rooftop solar panels to generate renewable energy.
Pedigree cattle introduce natural grazing to Rostherne Mere
A local nature reserve in Knutsford is welcoming a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle to help restore the landscape.
Sheffield green tech firm launches major African energy project
A UK-based company is investing £55 million to help develop renewable energy infrastructure across Africa.
New Highland wind farm project could power nearly 100,000 homes
Plans for a major wind energy development in the Scottish Highlands have been submitted, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity.
Maritime volunteers join River Tyne clean-up after plastic pellet spill
Volunteer crews have joined a multi-agency clean-up on the River Tyne, using boats and local knowledge to help recover plastic pellets from the water.