Environment

Cambridgeshire one of the most nature-depleted counties in England, is making substantial progress in its commitment to ‘doubling nature’.

Anglian Water has admitted it wants to “do better” after criticism of its pollution record.

A water firm has issued strong reassurances to residents in two Fenland villages after rumours on social media of “high levels” of lead in tap water.

The East of England faces critical challenges to growth and prosperity over the next 20 years as temperatures hit record highs and rainfall decreases.

Residents can have their say on the testing of air quality by suggesting areas where levels should be monitored.

Cambridgeshire’s gritting crew will be spotted driving across the county this week, as they carry out a trial run ahead of winter.

A concerned resident warned that a road junction is ‘very dangerous’ – but was told they faced an ‘uphill struggle’ to get it sorted.

A number of dead and dying ducks that were found in a village have been tested and the cause is not bird flu.

Dedicated volunteers who have helped to nurture and transform Fenland over the past 12 months have been honoured by Fenland District Council.

New low-carbon street lighting is coming to towns and villages across the county following a decision by councillors this week.

Community flood groups, local authorities, and industry representatives came together for Cambridgeshire’s second flood action conference.

There are big changes taking place for takeaways, restaurants and other food vendors with a long awaited ban on single-use plastic coming into force.

A Fenland District councillor slammed a proposed transport strategy for the county as it was again voted down.

Opponents of the planned mega-incinerator for Wisbech are just weeks away from learning whether their campaign to stop it has been successful.

Councils across Cambridgeshire have teamed up to offer prizes to residents who pledge to cut the amount of food they throw away.

A survey of riverbanks is set to be undertaken in a Fenland town centre to ensure desilting works to the waterway do not cause them to slip.

A new free home efficiency service has been launched in a Fenland village to help residents cut energy costs.

Community groups and members of the public affected by or interested in flooding are invited to join this year’s Flood Action Conference.

Volunteers collect five bags of rubbish and one pair of pants from a town river in litter sweep.

Last summer, citizen scientists in Cambridgeshire and Essex spotted 42,430 butterflies and day-flying moths during the Big Butterfly Count.