Half of UK butterfly species in long-term decline, monitoring reveals
Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...
Six people in hospital after large fire at industrial estate in North Lanarkshire
Black smoke was seen pouring from an industrial unit in Broomlee Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday. A total of ...
Growing cover crops to prevent bare fields helps soil and wildlife – study
An assessment of “regenerative agriculture” – which focuses on improving soils, producing food and increasing farmland wildlife – found good evidence that minimising bare ...
Government pushes reforms of ‘green tape’ in bid to boost growth and nature
Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.
Nigel Clough pays tribute to Mansfield after being edged out by in-form Charlton
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough paid tribute to his troops as they were edged out 2-1 by high-flying Charlton in a very close battle. Play-off hopefuls Charlton have now won seven and drawn one of their ...
Ian Holloway feels selection of tall striker Harry Smith at centre-back paid off
Ian Holloway said his selection of tall striker Harry Smith at centre-back and a “no-formation” formation helped Swindon to a 2-1 comeback win over AFC Wimbledon. Kabongo Tshimanga stuck away two late ...
More than £1 trillion worth of card transactions made in 2024, says UK Finance
The number of contactless card transactions made in 2024 increased by 3.4% annually, according to UK Finance data. Some 18.9 billion contactless transactions were made in 2024 – a 3.4% increase ...
Mike Dodds: Shrewsbury draw the most frustrating game I’ve ever been involved in
Wycombe head coach Mike Dodds believes his side’s 0-0 draw against League One’s bottom club Shrewsbury was the most frustrating game he has been involved in. The promotion-chasing Chairboys dominated ...
I knew we’d have to leave everything on pitch – Peterborough’s Darren Ferguson
Darren Ferguson praised Peterborough’s desire and determination to win after a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Ricky-Jade Jones gave them a hard-fought 4-3 victory at relegation-threatened Crawley ...
It’s about results – Danny Webb content as Chesterfield see off 10-man Carlisle
Liam Mandeville and Paddy Madden scored in the closing stages after Carlisle substitute Elliot Embleton’s first-half dismissal.
Rotherham interim boss Matt Hamshaw delighted to start his reign with a win
Rotherham interim boss Matt Hamshaw was delighted to start his reign with a 2-0 victory at Northampton on Tuesday. Hamshaw was appointed until the end of the season after the sacking of Steve Evans ...
Steve Bruce says ‘you wouldn’t like to play us’ after Blackpool beat Reading
Blackpool boss Steve Bruce hailed his players after they gave their play-off hopes a major boost with a convincing 3-0 win over Reading in Sky Bet League One. In-form Sonny Carey took his recent ...