Environment

Map showing the proposed location for the River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme. Picture: Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council

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Flood risk is city’s “existential challenge”

InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane welcomes Jess, Gary and Ruby the dog to the Winchester EV superhub

InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane welcomes Jess, Gary and Ruby the dog to the Winchester EV superhub

UK's largest EV charging superhub opens on major Hampshire road

Bitterne Road East

Bitterne Road East

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Reopening date for busy road revealed after traffic chaos

The section of Hurst Spit which was damaged by winter storms

The section of Hurst Spit which was damaged by winter storms

Hampshire County Council

Repairs at coastal shingle bank on hold until funding comes

Trees cut down at Scorey's Copse, Horton Heath. Photo by: Michelle Marsh.

Trees cut down at Scorey's Copse, Horton Heath. Photo by: Michelle Marsh.

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New trees planted in woodland illegally destroyed by landowner

The Coral Centre in Titchfield is putting its thumbs down to single-use plastic waste on Global

The Coral Centre in Titchfield is putting its thumbs down to single-use plastic waste on Global

Hampshire aquarium launches war on plastic waste with new campaign

Rhinefield's Tall Trees in the New Forest

Rhinefield's Tall Trees in the New Forest

Funding for New Forest farmers and landowners extended

£170m scheme to reduce storm overflows

£170m scheme to reduce storm overflows

Major £170m scheme to reduce storm overflows

Fly-tipping in Southampton

Fly-tipping in Southampton

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Fly-tipping cases rise by more than 1,000 in Southampton in the space of a year

The beavers were introduced in December.

The beavers were introduced in December.

South Downs National Park

Beavers reintroduced to South Downs stream as part of biodiversity project

Residents, Hazel Allen and Ian Dunbar

Residents, Hazel Allen and Ian Dunbar

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West End residents name 'springs' on road where water has gushed for six months

The rubbish was dumped at the Hatchet Moor Car Park earlier this week

The rubbish was dumped at the Hatchet Moor Car Park earlier this week

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'Extremely distinctive' rubbish dumped in picturesque pond's car park

(L-R) Mark Thistlethwayte, chairman of Buckland Group and Dominic Hare, chief executive officer, Blenheim

(L-R) Mark Thistlethwayte, chairman of Buckland Group and Dominic Hare, chief executive officer, Blenheim

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Tree planted at huge new development marks 'new chapter' for firm

Rare Scarlet Elf Cups seen sprouting at Itchen Valley Nature Reserve

Rare Scarlet Elf Cups seen sprouting at Itchen Valley Nature Reserve

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Rare fungi spotted in nature reserve

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to protect birds by keeping their pets on leads during ground-nesting season.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to protect birds by keeping their pets on leads during ground-nesting season.

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Wildlife trust urges dog owners to protect birds by keeping pets on lead

Part of Hurst Castle fell into the sea during a ferocious storm in 2021. Climate change has been blamed

Part of Hurst Castle fell into the sea during a ferocious storm in 2021. Climate change has been blamed

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Why the Environment Agency has bought 400 acres of farmland

Map of the works. Image: Ecosupport on behalf of Portsmouth Water

Map of the works. Image: Ecosupport on behalf of Portsmouth Water

Hampshire County Council

Planning application for a new centrifuge machine at Itchen Water Treatment Works

A local cleaning company is working with the Woolston Community Association to remove graffiti tags.

A local cleaning company is working with the Woolston Community Association to remove graffiti tags.

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Hundreds of graffiti tags to be cleaned around Woolston in new project

Fly-tipping on Alfred Street, Southampton

Fly-tipping on Alfred Street, Southampton

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Calls for CCTV as landlord unable to get to front door through fly-tipping mess

Chapel Tower Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley. Image: Google Maps

Chapel Tower Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley. Image: Google Maps

Hampshire County Council

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Repairs to chapel tower at Victoria Park after serious concerns

Fly-tipping on Marlborough Road

Fly-tipping on Marlborough Road

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Fly-tipping to be removed after resident considers taking matters into his own hands

McDonald's Hedge End. Image: Google Maps

McDonald's Hedge End. Image: Google Maps

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Plans to install two electric car charges at McDonald’s

The fly-tipping in Allington Lane

The fly-tipping in Allington Lane

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Fly-tipping incident near M27 sparks council investigation

Fortescue Green Pioneer

Fortescue Green Pioneer

Port of Southampton

‘World’s first’ dual-fuel ammonia-powered ship arrives in Southampton

Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve

Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve

Environmental protections

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Hundreds of people object to 'absurd' plan for 140 new homes in New Forest

Southampton Test MP, Satvir Kaur (left) at the Friends of the Itchen Estuary event

Southampton Test MP, Satvir Kaur (left) at the Friends of the Itchen Estuary event

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MP backs bathing water status for the River Itchen

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

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Eastleigh MP slams Southern Water for ‘scandalous’ price hike

The dehumidifier - a girl's best friend when it comes to keeping the house warm and dry, and cutting down on energy bills

The dehumidifier - a girl's best friend when it comes to keeping the house warm and dry, and cutting down on energy bills

The only thing you need to get rid of mould, damp and condensation

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Fury as Southern Water wants to hike bills again despite 1,500 hours of sewage flow

Fawley refinery

Fawley refinery

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Flare burns from Fawley refinery

(L-R) Philip North, Lorna Selby, Philip Munday, Martin Tod, and Steve Pitt

(L-R) Philip North, Lorna Selby, Philip Munday, Martin Tod, and Steve Pitt

Environmental protections

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Urgent calls to protect Hampshire's chalk streams

Thomas Gravatt, George Percival, Lorna Selby, Malcolm Wallace and John Savage

Thomas Gravatt, George Percival, Lorna Selby, Malcolm Wallace and John Savage

Wildlife trust furious over government dropping chalk streams plan

The groups argue current proposals do not address climate and nature challenges

The groups argue current proposals do not address climate and nature challenges

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New authorities must focus on climate and nature groups urge

Drone pictures of Debenhams

Drone pictures of Debenhams

Drone pictures show progress in demolition of Debenhams

Matt, Dan, and Kieran

Matt, Dan, and Kieran

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Gardeners with learning disabilities launch fundraising campaign for orchard

‘Being Clean and Green’, will be held at the Avonway Community Centre on Tuesday, March 4, at 7.30pm

‘Being Clean and Green’, will be held at the Avonway Community Centre on Tuesday, March 4, at 7.30pm

Talk on sustainability to be held in Fordingbridge

Teddy Michaelides with some of his huge chocolate tub collection

Teddy Michaelides with some of his huge chocolate tub collection

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Boy, six, collects 2,600 tubs to save them from landfill

'Very rare' bird of prey Hen Harrier was spotted soaring over Lymington this week

'Very rare' bird of prey Hen Harrier was spotted soaring over Lymington this week

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‘Extremely rare’ bird of prey seen soaring near New Forest

Male crabs of a species named after David Hasselhoff grow bigger claws than females so they can fight each other for a mate, according to a new study.

Male crabs of a species named after David Hasselhoff grow bigger claws than females so they can fight each other for a mate, according to a new study.

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Southampton scientists help discover 'Hoff crab' species

Photo shows devastating impact of fallen tree at Riverside Park

Photo shows devastating impact of fallen tree at Riverside Park

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Oak tree blocks path in Riverside Park after falling in middle of the night

Andrew Devitt of the Property Care Association has said the current approach to flood mitigation is uncoordinated

Andrew Devitt of the Property Care Association has said the current approach to flood mitigation is uncoordinated

Warning to Hampshire homeowners as flood risks increase

TV wildlife expert Chris Packham with his two pet poodles, Sid and Nancy

TV wildlife expert Chris Packham with his two pet poodles, Sid and Nancy

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Why Chris Packham's pet poodle wears googles on walks

Crew filming Star Wars productions at Winspit Quarry in Dorset

Crew filming Star Wars productions at Winspit Quarry in Dorset

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Film expert to give Star Wars talk in Southampton

Fareham Borough Council February executive meeting, Councillor Joanne Burton talking about dealing with coastal landfill waste plans LDRS

Fareham Borough Council February executive meeting, Councillor Joanne Burton talking about dealing with coastal landfill waste plans LDRS

Risk of coastal erosion at landfill sites

Sir Desmond Swayne, Conservative MP for New Forest West

Sir Desmond Swayne, Conservative MP for New Forest West

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Hampshire MP raps 'Chinese slave labour' during energy debate

The scheme aims to reduce the flood risk to more than 200 homes, 16 businesses and part of St Vincent College

The scheme aims to reduce the flood risk to more than 200 homes, 16 businesses and part of St Vincent College

New coastal defence complete to protect hundreds of homes from flooding

Gemma Collins hugging a pony in the New Forest

Gemma Collins hugging a pony in the New Forest

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Backlash as Gemma Collins called out for ‘silly behaviour’ after hugging Forest pony

Saltmarsh in the Solent – one of the wildlife-rich habitats that could be lost in the next 100 years

Saltmarsh in the Solent – one of the wildlife-rich habitats that could be lost in the next 100 years

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'It's now or never': Report reveals 'dramatic declines' in Solent habitats

The Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan will be launched at St Mary's

The Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan will be launched at St Mary's

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New report to explore how to decarbonise the region

Water company given huge task to improve water quality and reduce leaks

Water company given huge task to improve water quality and reduce leaks

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Water company given huge task to improve water quality and reduce leaks

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

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Eastleigh MP 'disappointed' after amendment to Water Bill rejected

Home Wood's official opening by Forestry England

Home Wood's official opening by Forestry England

Future Woodlands Scotland

Forestry England opens private woodland to public

Hampshire County Council headquarters. Image: LDR

Hampshire County Council headquarters. Image: LDR

Hampshire County Council

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Council approves budget of more than £1 billion for projects including road upgrades

Hampshire County Council

Plans for a new materials recovery facility in Eastleigh