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Bin collection dates for Cambridge, South Cambs and East Cambs over Christmas and New Year - plus recycling advice

Bin collection dates for Cambridge, South Cambs and East Cambs over Christmas and New Year - plus recycling advice

Bin collection dates for Cambridge, South Cambs and East Cambs over Christmas and New Year - plus recycling advice

24 December 2024

See all the revised dates - plus a message from our councils.


Planting 4,500 new trees - and green ideas this Christmas from Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire

Planting 4,500 new trees - and green ideas this Christmas from Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire

Planting 4,500 new trees - and green ideas this Christmas from Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire

24 December 2024

Waresley and Gransden Woods have benefitted.


Christmas robins: What makes them so special?

Christmas robins: What makes them so special?

Christmas robins: What makes them so special?

24 December 2024

Nature Notes | Bob Jarman explores the life of our favourite bird.


Science and human ingenuity will help minimise effects of climate crisis, says microbiology organisation

Science and human ingenuity will help minimise effects of climate crisis, says microbiology organisation

Science and human ingenuity will help minimise effects of climate crisis, says microbiology organisation

22 December 2024

Cambridge-based Applied Microbiology International says positive stories can motivate and encourage.


Petition calls for review of East West Rail plans

Petition calls for review of East West Rail plans

Petition calls for review of East West Rail plans

21 December 2024

Hundreds have already signed the petition.

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Cocktail of chemicals found in River Cam in Cambridge

Cocktail of chemicals found in River Cam in Cambridge

Cocktail of chemicals found in River Cam in Cambridge

20 December 2024

Designated Bathing Water sites are monitored by the Environment Agency.

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4,500 homes for Waterbeach approved after Environment Agency lifts objection over water

4,500 homes for Waterbeach approved after Environment Agency lifts objection over water

4,500 homes for Waterbeach approved after Environment Agency lifts objection over water

18 December 2024

It has recommended a series of conditions instead.


Autopickr part of pioneering robotics project at UK vineyards

Autopickr part of pioneering robotics project at UK vineyards

Autopickr part of pioneering robotics project at UK vineyards

18 December 2024

Working alongside Coopers Croft Vineyard in Suffolk and trade association WineGB.


Water scarcity will be barrier to Cambridge growth despite measures to increase supply, says study

Water scarcity will be barrier to Cambridge growth despite measures to increase supply, says study

Water scarcity will be barrier to Cambridge growth despite measures to increase supply, says study

16 December 2024

It warns that supply to cover demand beyond the emerging Local Plan is ‘not yet identified or funded’.

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Preservation orders for veteran trees denied in ‘hot potato’ Cambourne to Cambridge busway case

Preservation orders for veteran trees denied in ‘hot potato’ Cambourne to Cambridge busway case

Preservation orders for veteran trees denied in ‘hot potato’ Cambourne to Cambridge busway case

13 December 2024

Emails reveal council officers decided it was not ‘expedient’ to award TPOs.

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Household waste recycling centre in Milton to be demolished and replaced

Household waste recycling centre in Milton to be demolished and replaced

Household waste recycling centre in Milton to be demolished and replaced

09 December 2024

The site will have to be temporarily closed for the work.


CRT launches £8,000 appeal to create wetland habitat for wading birds at Lark Rise Farm

CRT launches £8,000 appeal to create wetland habitat for wading birds at Lark Rise Farm

CRT launches £8,000 appeal to create wetland habitat for wading birds at Lark Rise Farm

07 December 2024

The Countryside Regeneration Trust wants to create scrapes for birds like black-tailed godwits, lapwing and curlew.


A celebration of the forest at Wandlebury Country Park

A celebration of the forest at Wandlebury Country Park

A celebration of the forest at Wandlebury Country Park

06 December 2024

The Fantastical Forest Exhibition was held on Tree Charter Day 2024.


River Cam bathing water site at Sheep’s Green is rated ‘poor’ in annual classifications

River Cam bathing water site at Sheep’s Green is rated ‘poor’ in annual classifications

River Cam bathing water site at Sheep’s Green is rated ‘poor’ in annual classifications

06 December 2024

The stretch at Sheep’s Green in Cambridge was among 27 sites in England to be given designated bathing status this year.


Seawater nanoplastics and krill poo: Shocking carbon impact uncovered by Cambridge researchers

Seawater nanoplastics and krill poo: Shocking carbon impact uncovered by Cambridge researchers

Seawater nanoplastics and krill poo: Shocking carbon impact uncovered by Cambridge researchers

06 December 2024

British Antarctic Survey finds 27% less carbon may be locked away due to tiny plastic particles.


Campaign group opposes plan for ‘UK’s biggest solar farm’ in Cambridgeshire

Campaign group opposes plan for ‘UK’s biggest solar farm’ in Cambridgeshire

Campaign group opposes plan for ‘UK’s biggest solar farm’ in Cambridgeshire

05 December 2024

Kingsway Solar would generate 500MW from 1,500 hectares.

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Anna Gazeley’s Opinion: An environmental bonfire is fanning the flames of Cambridge growth

Anna Gazeley’s Opinion: An environmental bonfire is fanning the flames of Cambridge growth

Anna Gazeley’s Opinion: An environmental bonfire is fanning the flames of Cambridge growth

02 December 2024

Time is running out to avert the damage from schemes like the Cambourne to Cambridge busway, says Anna.


Sir Partha Dasgupta becomes Wildlife Trust BCN’s new president - plus upcoming events, a podcast and challenge

Sir Partha Dasgupta becomes Wildlife Trust BCN’s new president - plus upcoming events, a podcast and challenge

Sir Partha Dasgupta becomes Wildlife Trust BCN’s new president - plus upcoming events, a podcast and challenge

28 November 2024

Amy Gerhard, from the trust, also suggests some Christmas gift ideas for nature lovers.


From badgers to Norfolk hawkers: what have you spotted on your home patch?

From badgers to Norfolk hawkers: what have you spotted on your home patch?

From badgers to Norfolk hawkers: what have you spotted on your home patch?

26 November 2024

Cambridge conservationist Bob Jarman discusses the wildlife spotted on local patches.


One of city centre’s largest rooftop solar installations completed at The Cambridge Building Society

One of city centre’s largest rooftop solar installations completed at The Cambridge Building Society

One of city centre’s largest rooftop solar installations completed at The Cambridge Building Society

25 November 2024

Meanwhile, it’s also installing panels at its retrofit project in Ferndale Rise.


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