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Conservation cattle deliver lasting benefits at Cannock Chase through healthier and more diverse heathland

A conservation scheme by Staffordshire Council has helped to provide healthier heathland and benefit wildlife year round.

Environment|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Conservation cattle deliver lasting benefits at Cannock Chase through healthier and more diverse heathland
Supporting image for story: 20 amazing photos capture hardy souls braving the chill in Chasewater charity Boxing Day dip
20 amazing photos capture hardy souls braving the chill in Chasewater charity Boxing Day dip
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Environment|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: I took myself out of my comfort zone to take part in a Boxing Day tradition in the waters of Chasewater
I took myself out of my comfort zone to take part in a Boxing Day tradition in the waters of Chasewater
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Environment|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Environment|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England
Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England
Environment|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
Environment|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
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Shropshire|Dec 23

More Environment stories

Supporting image for story: 'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
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Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal
West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands
'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands
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News|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'We are living in extraordinary times': UK on track for warmest year on record, Met Office says
'We are living in extraordinary times': UK on track for warmest year on record, Met Office says
Environment|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Government launches consultation on how 12,000 oil heated homes in Staffordshire should be heated in the future
Government launches consultation on how 12,000 oil heated homes in Staffordshire should be heated in the future
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded
Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded
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Shropshire|Dec 22

UK News

Supporting image for story: White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit
White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: John Major ‘shouted at’ by Irish justice minister in Troubles-era meeting
John Major ‘shouted at’ by Irish justice minister in Troubles-era meeting
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar
Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest
British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Diana’s team devoted time to ‘upstaging’ Charles, Irish officials told
Diana’s team devoted time to ‘upstaging’ Charles, Irish officials told
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Heavy Labour losses in May could decide Starmer’s future – expert
Heavy Labour losses in May could decide Starmer’s future – expert
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3

World News

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon
South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
World News|18 hours ago
Supporting image for story: What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
World News|18 hours ago
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