Swifts prefer to nest in small cracks and crevices in buildings, and the widespread use of uPVC soffits and fascia boards has dramatically reduced the availability of suitable nest sites. For swifts, ...

The Department of Finance said it is “open to considering” the inclusion in future regulations of nature-friendly features like swift bricks – integrated boxes built into the walls of new or existing ...

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Nine new homes have been installed for an endangered summer visitor. The swift nest boxes have been fitted in Worcester as part of a project run by the Worcester and Malvern RSPB group to help these ...

You might also create a “lagoon” to attract hoverflies, which can be as simple as a small bucket containing sawdust, fallen ...

Here is every Listed Building in St Helens as documented on the council website. They are listed by council ward, with the address, grading and date it became listed. (Note, this list is according to ...

Sort through your garden shed before winter. Not everything should be stored in there during the colder months.

A controversial scheme to build a 10-bedroom HMO on a busy Coalville crossroads has been approved. Local councillors had objected to the plan at 2 Central Road over parking and safety concerns. The ...

Say your goodbyes to AOL dial-up, Skype, Windows 10, and a host of other tech gadgets and services that powered down and ...

The SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) offer has been launched. Read our scheme guidance from NFU experts to get the details ...