Day: January 24, 2026
From scorpions to peacocks: the species thriving in London’s hidden microclimates
January 24, 2026London is the only place in the UK where you can find scorpions, snakes, turtles, seals, peacocks, falcons all in one city – and not London zoo. Step outside and you will encounter a patchwork of writhing, buzzing, bubbling urban microclimates. Sam Davenport, the director of nature recovery at the London Wildlife Trust, emphasises the […]
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Combining exercise with volunteering works out for members of a UK alternative to gyms
January 24, 2026Shoveling piles of compost and clearing weeds on a cold, damp evening in London might not be most people’s idea of fun. But it’s smiles and chatter all around as a group of people in running gear put on headlamps and get to work in a community garden located on a derelict parking lot rooftop. […]
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King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
January 24, 2026Can it be that, like many baby boomers, King Charles III feels misunderstood? That might sound like a strange question for a man with his own public relations team and easy access to any journalist in the realm. But 16 years after he wrote a book explaining his vision for saving the planet, the king […]
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