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What goes up… Clone of Newton’s apple tree falls during Storm Eunice

A clone of Newton’s apple tree, which was planted at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden in 1954, has fallen during Storm Eunice. It was a scion of the original apple tree which was said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate his theory of ...

21 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Show gardens ‘prioritising which plants to look after’ during dry spell

Britain’s most famous gardens are prioritising which plants to look after to cope with the “increasingly challenging” spell of dry weather. Three of the 10 driest parts of England are Kew Gardens, in south-west London, the Cambridge University ...

08 Aug 2022 at 17:56

More than 40,000 plant species now stored in Kew Gardens’ seed bank

The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) is celebrating a major milestone after banking more than 40,000 different plant species in an effort to preserve rare, threatened and important wild plants. Dubbed the Noah’s Ark for plants, the MSB holds the ...

10 Mar 2023 at 06:58

Scotland

Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast

Tourist hotspots in the Scottish capital are being forced to close for safety reasons as more gale-force winds sweep across the country. A yellow weather alert for wind is in place until 3pm on Wednesday for the Lothians and Borders and ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Northern Ireland

Teenager in stable condition after Botanic Gardens stabbing

A teenager has been stabbed in the legs and groin in Botanic Gardens in Belfast. Detectives have appealed for information over the incident which occurred at 4pm on Monday. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report that an ...

30 Jan 2023 at 19:48

Gin made with botanicals from Palace of Holyroodhouse launched

A dry gin infused with botanicals grown in the gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh has become the latest spirit to be launched by the Royal Collection Trust. Each gin is flavoured with ingredients sourced from the ...

04 Mar 2024 at 14:44

Scotland

Rare moss discovery boosts hopes of survival in UK

A critically endangered moss has been rediscovered growing at a reservoir near Edinburgh, raising hopes it can be introduced to other areas to stop it dying out. Round-leaved bryum was found recently at Threipmuir Reservoir ...

14 Dec 2023 at 12:13

Local News

North Tipperary Farm family group enjoy a memorable trip to the capital

North Tipperary Farm family group always make the best of their trips and this year was another huge success as the group went to Glasnevin cemetery and the Botanical Gardens Dublin on their annual trip. They took a tour ...

03 Jul 2024 at 09:33

We are here for you, William tells Earthshot finalists ahead of awards ceremony

The Prince of Wales has told his Earthshot Prize finalists “we are here for you” as he geared up for the awards ceremony being staged in Cape Town. William chatted to the 15 environmental entrepreneurs in the ...

06 Nov 2024 at 10:32

World

Hong Kong zoo probes deaths of nine monkeys in two days

Hong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species. Part of the Hong Kong Zoological and ...

15 Oct 2024 at 14:52

World

Monkeys who died in Hong Kong zoo had bacterial infection – officials

Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic bacterial disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday. ...

18 Oct 2024 at 12:37

Top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science in 2022

Scientists have revealed their top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science at Kew in 2022. The list features a range of species ranging from a record-breaking giant waterlily in the ...

21 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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