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Road noise 'biggest threat' to a tranquil countryside

Tranquillity is vital if we want to live healthy lives, according to a new report on road noise...

Boris Johnson launches 'world first' climate change strategy for London

Climate change could seriously threaten quality of life in London and the capital's position as a...

'Bin Bandits' face bill for collection

Householders who put the wrong kind of rubbish in their green recycling bin face the option of...

Creative use of green space brings economic benefits

Local authorities need to give priority to using green space creatively to reduce the impacts...

Man-made surf reef finally laid

Europe's first artificial surf reef was being laid on the seabed in Dorset after delays caused by...

Historic tower rebuilt brick-by-brick to save it from the sea

An historic tower immortalised by novelists PD James and Thomas Hardy reopened today after it was...

Public sector 'could do more' to save energy

Nearly three quarters of public sector workers believe the organisation they work for is wasting...

Riverside Housing is fisherman’s friend

Riverside Housing is backing a competition aimed at getting young people hooked on fishing. ...

KHT Community Day Attracts Bumper Crowds

North Tyneside's £100 million 'green' homes strategy hailed...

Mayflower Helps Youth Get Sporty

Work underway on £65 million 'green' road improvement scheme

'Mr Lightbulb' switches residents on to 'green' savings

Schools are quids in for being green

Architects' new HQ to become Birmingham's 'greenest'...

Bradford Council highlighted in climate change inquiry

Public Sector Supports National Customer Service Week

Sentinel digs for victory to beat downturn

Youngster adds touch of colour to award-winning gardens

Heavy rain sparks UK flood alerts

Russet Homes help young people discover the cost of leaving...

Flood warnings in place across UK as heavy rain sweeps...

Reducing Absence in the Public Sector Conference

Disability Equality in Scotland Conference

Body of beached whale dumped at council landfill site

Boris Johnson 'to lead by example' in creating clean and...

Watchdog warns of soaring bills after Thames Water proposes...

Peterborough's pPod project to create zero-carbon...

Why it pays to be environmentally friendly for West...

Muddy wellies make a mark

News from Newham - Mayor helps students do the business

Government gives go-ahead to two new wind farms

CABE leads cultural regeneration of seaside towns

MRN launches "Empowerment Academy" for Merseyside residents

Council looking for Lewisham's first 'eco-street'

Morgan rolls out green carpet for minister

Electrical storm lights up skies above southern England

BRE Green Guide Awards PVCu A+ Rating