As vital carbon sinks, healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife, including the golden plover, curlews and 25 species of dragonflies. The open source map, launched on the Government’s website ...

Warm, sun-soaked bliss is about to come to an abrupt end for millions across the UK as Met Office warns Brits of an impending ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Heavy showers will hit parts of the UK which could lead to thunderstorms and flooding, the Met Office said. Showers are forecast to drift in ...

They also help to maintain biodiversity. More than 6.3 million properties are at risk of flooding in the UK, and this figure will rise to more than eight million by 2050, according to a recent ...

They also help to maintain biodiversity. More than 6.3 million properties are at risk of flooding in the UK, and this figure will rise to more than eight million by 2050, according to a recent ...

In a stream near Leicester in central England, six volunteers in waterproof overalls and boots busily reinforced mini wooden structures designed to combat the rising flooding threat.