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Eerie 'ghost shark' abandoned in a tank in wildlife park and left to rot

The great white shark, a formidable apex predator, plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ocean ecosystems. Despite their portrayal as the "villain" in numerous Hollywood films, they...

Retired couple's lives 'ruined' by new homes that sprung up while on holiday

Martine Le Barth outside her home, with the new housing development behind her in South Molton Devon. (Image: William Dax / SWNS)A couple have expressed their distress after returning from holiday to...

Bad news for everyone who loves bananas as warning issued over 1 major problem

Bananas are coming under increasing threat from climate change, with farmers saying extreme weather is “killing” their crops, according to a report. An analysis by international development...

Animal wiped out from Britain could finally return after 3,000 years

An animal species that used to roam Britain before being wiped out as a result of overhunting and the draining of wetlands could finally be introduced for the first time in 3,000 years. The elk, or...

David Attenborough says 'almost out of time' in emotional statement before 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough has issued a heartfelt statement ahead of his 99th birthday on May 8. In advance of the release of his new film Ocean, which will hit cinemas the same day he blows out his...

French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear10 hours agoTiffany WertheimerBBC NewsLIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty ImagesAn 81-year-old hunter in France has been fined and handed...

French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear14 minutes agoTiffany WertheimerBBC NewsLIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty ImagesAn 81-year-old hunter in France has been fined and...

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence3 hours agoDafydd MorganBBC NewsA wild beaver has been filmed on a river in Wales in what has been described as a "hugely significant"...

Attenborough at 99 delivers 'greatest message he's ever told'

Attenborough at 99 delivers 'greatest message he's ever told'34 minutes agoJustin RowlattClimate Editor•@BBCJustinRSir David Attenborough is launching what he says is one of the most important...

J.Lo takes the Red Sea by storm

WITH 14 restaurants serving five-star cuisine, a luxurious infinity pool, and enough activities to keep the family entertained for weeks, you might think there’s nothing more a high-class resort...

J.Lo takes the Red Sea by storm

WITH 14 restaurants serving five-star cuisine, a luxurious infinity pool, and enough activities to keep the family entertained for weeks, you might think there’s nothing more a high-class resort...

J.Lo takes the Red Sea by storm

WITH 14 restaurants serving five-star cuisine, a luxurious infinity pool, and enough activities to keep the family entertained for weeks, you might think there’s nothing more a high-class resort...

William and Kate join children on island nature trail

William and Kate join children on island nature trailJust nowDaniela RelphBBC Senior Royal Correspondent in MullReutersThe Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their second and final day on the...

Fury in UK beauty spot as locals fear it will be 'ruined' by new eco farm

Penrose Water Gardens attraction in Tregavethan, Cornwall . (Image: William Dax / SWNS)Elgin Energy is seeking to develop a battery storage system on land next to Penrose Water Gardens, in...

Village 'worst-affected' by HS2 is cut in half by massive 700m train tunnel

Burton Green, Warwickshire (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)The residents of Burton Green, a village in Warwickshire, have spoken out about the nightmare of living in what's been labelled the...

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany15 hours agoAdrienne MurrayBusiness reporterReporting fromLolland, DenmarkFemernA record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic...

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany2 hours agoAdrienne MurrayBusiness reporterReporting fromLolland, DenmarkFemernA record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic...

Kensington Palace announce Princess Kate and Prince William's first two-day work trip

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit two Scottish islands next week to celebrate and connect with rural island communities. William and Kate, who were absent from the weekend’s Easter Sunday...

Ultra-Processed Foods now leading cause of early death, warns BBC doctor

A leading physician has raised alarms on the widely-listened-to Diary of a CEO podcast, suggesting that a certain ubiquitous food item might be more lethal than smoking. Dr Chris van Tulleken, known...

Gardeners told to put coffee and eggshells in their garden

Over the long Easter weekend, many will have taken the opportunity to tend to their gardens and allotments as the UK ushers in spring. But many will have discovered yet more meddling by snails,...