As new figures show a rise in agricultural deaths, the NFU is urging British farmers and growers this Farm Safety Week to prioritise good on-farm safety practices. According to data from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 29 people died while working in agriculture between 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, an increase of six from the previous year.

With gardens increasingly seen as an extension of the home, for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying time outdoors, many homeowners are looking for low-effort tasks that deliver big results, perfect for those short on time but not on ambition. Just a few quick wins that are small, simple tasks that take only minutes to complete will make a real difference to how a garden looks and feels.

Conservationists at Chester Zoo have welcomed a rare northern giraffe - and hope he'll prove quite the catch. Kris, a lively three-year-old male, has travelled from West Midlands Safari Park to meet the zoo's resident female herd. His introduction has been carefully planned, with conservationists matching the animals based on genetics, age and temperament.

SealStop, the Yorkshire-made automatic shut-off valve designed to eliminate water waste, is now being stocked by Longacres, the UK's premier independent garden centre chain. It is the first major nationwide deal landed by the multi-award-winning device.

The newly established Department for Pollination has issued a formal warning regarding the potential collapse of Britain’s bee population, driven by a recent change in colony losses.

Last week was a reminder of what British summers can now look like with the first heatwave of the year. With long dry spells arriving earlier and lasting longer, it's worth thinking about how you water, because a bit of care goes a long way when the ground is baked solid, and your plants are struggling.

A new poll published today has found that a third of people in Yorkshire and nearly half of UK adults spend just three hours or less outdoors a week. The survey commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts and carried out by Savanta, also found that 6.2% of people said they now spent an hour or less per week outside.

Whether you’ve been nurturing houseplants for years or you’re thinking about buying your very first one, there has never been a better time to bring the beauty of the garden indoors.

A “whistling” frog has moved into London Zoo’s Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians as part of efforts by global conservation charity ZSL and Ghanaian partners to save two rare species from extinction. The Atewa slippery frog (Conraua sagyimase) and Afia Birago’s puddle frog (Phrynobatrachus afiabirago) are found only in Ghana’s Atewa Hills Forest Reserve.

To mark the Trust’s 80th anniversary, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust wants to spotlight the unsung heroes of local and regional wildlife conservation. Through ten award categories, the Wildlife Hero Awards will celebrate the individuals, businesses and community groups making a real and lasting difference for wildlife. Award winners will be announced at a special ceremony during the Trust’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday 3 October at York College, and will receive a prize.