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Good news from across the UK, linked to the publishers who reported it.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Nature
Construction begins on £20m Torcross rock defence scheme
Scheme will see 58,000 tons of rock arrive by boat with 30,000 more tons expected by road.
Nature
Environment Agency action following complaints of foul smells
The Environment Agency has taken action following an investigation into reports of foul smells in Little Hulton in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Science
MSc International Business at Exeter climbs into world top 10 in influential QS ranking
Nature
Unearthing the World We Cannot See – How I Found a Rare Native Fungus
Science
New film series shines a light on the global challenge of fungal diseases
Science
Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheres
Science
UKRI publishes new research data policy
Community
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
Nature
Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
Science
University of Exeter launches £175m fundraising campaign – the largest in its history
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Nature
‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record
Nature
Rare chalk stream created to boost wildlife in Norfolk
Unique wetland habitats created by River Yare to support wildlife. Work is part of wider government commitment to restore nature and protect water environment
Nature
100 East Midlands homes benefit from flood resilience measures
£1.6m project funded by local authorities and government grants supports flood victims from Storm Babet and Storm Henk.
Science
UKRI is transforming how it works, backed by record government investment
Nature
Scientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests
Nature
Further arrest connected with North East illegal waste dumping
A man has been arrested as an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste dumping in the North East continues.
Nature
Rare bumblebee recorded at historic London site
Community
The ‘in awe’ artist painting a wilder Britain
Nature
Major flood defence upgrade completed at Keyhaven ahead of winter
The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour ahead of winter
Nature
Trill seekers: can scientists use AI and tutors to help birds remember lost songs?
Science
Social science festival unlocks secrets of money and finance
Science
Science and Innovation Council strengthens UK-India ties
Science
100-year magazine study reveals ‘narrowing’ of UK seafood recipes
Science
GRID celebrates first Industry Open Day and Annual Report
Monday 12 October 2026
Science
Females with autoimmune diseases ‘less likely to be believed’ than males and face longer diagnostic delays
Science
New research challenges folklore of 17th-century corsair raids on South West coastal communities
Science
University of Exeter honoured for work to promote social mobility
Nature
Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland
Science
Study explores why Indigenous communities may accept oil extraction despite its harms
Science
‘Huge step’ for European Solar Telescope as ESFRI Landmark status granted
Nature
New 'Missy and Stanley's Tale' film helps the public prepare for flooding risk
Created in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council
Community
Putting a ring on it: the plan to green London’s beloved edges
Science
Changing Realities invited to shape public participation at No 10
Health
Cancer waiting times: Latest updates and analysis
Science
UKRI backs regions and innovation at Manchester summit
Community
Chippy worker scales Yr Wyddfa three times barefoot
Science
Inclusive research-practice partnership to help all Glasgow pupils thrive and achieve
Sunday 11 October 2026
Saturday 10 October 2026
Nature
Still wielding a chainsaw at 85: the Australians restoring nature in retirement
Nature
‘We cannot accept foxes as part of our landscape’: the plan to save Australia’s threatened wildlife
Nature
Tourism expansion v turtle nests: the dispute dividing communities in one Tobago resort
Science
New £9.8 million robotics hub to benefit South West businesses
Nature
Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
Science
Famous faces wish University of Bristol a happy 150th birthday
Community
Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands
Friday 9 October 2026
Nature
Find Fungi on Your Doorstep
Nature
Young people's role in incidents to be celebrated in Somerset
Expect a youth focus at the county's annual resilience event on 21 October.