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Practical home charging options for local EV owners

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) presents a promising way to combat rising fuel costs while contributing positively to the environment. However, one of the...

Gedling MP says he has ‘serious concerns’ about plans for battery storage site near Lambley

If plans submitted by developer Grenergy are approved, a BESS site would be built on green fields at Burton Wood Farm, off Spring Lane

Tracking natural disasters with advanced satellite imagery

From raging wildfires that consume entire forests to hurricanes that leave cities underwater, natural disasters can devastate communities, ecosystems, and economies. In the face...

Battery farm fire and environmental concerns from Burton Joyce and Lambley residents

Concerns about fires, explosions and environmental damage have been raised over plans to build a new battery farm on farm land

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts remain in place near Trent with Stoke Bardolph most ‘at risk’

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

Flood alerts in place across Gedling borough with River Trent water levels at Colwick yet to peak

There are 20 flood warnings in place across Nottinghamshire. with areas around the River Trent due to rising water levels from recent heavy rainfall.

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts issued across parts of Gedling borough as heavy rain sees river levels rise

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

UK’s largest fish pass officially opens in Colwick Country Park to give salmon, trout and eels a helping hand to reach breeding grounds

The pass opens up the River Trent and its tributaries for migratory fish, including salmon, trout and eels, making more habitat accessible for fish.

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts issued across parts of Gedling borough as heavy rain sees river levels rise

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

Trust calls for residents’ help to trace pollution in River Trent

A public survey which uncovers the extent of pollution in and around the River Trent has again opened up to allow Gedling borough people to help protect the river.

Meet the water detectives – how Severn Trent and detection dogs are sniffing out invasive species like Japanese Knotweed

The clever canines are also helping with conservation by identifying protected species, like the Great Crested Newt.

Volunteers sought to destroy Himalayan balsam and help protect wildlife on Ouse Dyke and at Netherfield Lagoons

Himalayan balsam is an aggressive annual plant that grows quickly to dominate local habitats, crowding out native species and suppresses wildlife

UK-wide drinks bottle recycling scheme delayed to 2027

The government’s flagship deposit returns scheme would see small cash amounts being paid in return for plastic bottles or used cans

SEVERN TRENT WATER: Getting a water butt could help to reduce bills and prevent flooding

Save money and cut down on the risk of flooding from sudden downpours by getting a water butt.

Calling all litter-pickers in Gedling borough! Volunteers urged to back Great British Spring Clean

Commencing on March 15, the annual initiative from Keep Britain Tidy promotes environmental responsibility
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