Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs53 mins agoGovernment funding cuts threaten beauty spot's futureFunding for the Mendip Hills could be under threat as a spending review looks to slash Defra’s budget.53 mins agoSomerset3 days agoRestrictions brought in after bird flu outbreak The virus was confirmed at a commercial poultry farm near the village of Nafferton on Tuesday.3 days agoHull & East Yorkshire6 days agoBird flu confirmed at poultry farmA 3km protection zone is in place around the premises near Beverley.6 days agoHull & East Yorkshire21 Dec 2024Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to endPlanned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.21 Dec 2024Science & Environment18 Dec 2024Norfolk has eight of England's 11 bird flu casesA further two cases were detected near Watton and Attleborough on Tuesday.18 Dec 2024Norfolk17 Dec 2024Two more cases of bird flu found among poultryMore bio-security measures are introduced as the number of cases rises in Norfolk.17 Dec 2024Norfolk17 Dec 2024Government has broken the law on sewage, says watchdogThe OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.17 Dec 2024Science & Environment13 Dec 2024Bird flu restrictions imposed across four countiesThe measures are in place after cases are found at six locations in England.13 Dec 2024England11 Dec 2024Third case of bird flu in Norfolk detected at farmThe birds will be humanely culled and protection zones have been put in place.11 Dec 2024Norfolk