Environment

Suffolk nature reserve faces key vote over future protection

The river E.coli levels are 38 times higher than the safe bathing limit

The river E.coli levels are 38 times higher than the safe bathing limit

Suffolk river records E. coli levels more than 38 times the safe threshold

Servals are among the dangerous wild animals being kept in Suffolk

Servals are among the dangerous wild animals being kept in Suffolk

Revealed - venomous snakes and wild cats among dangerous animals living in Suffolk

Greenpeace UK has dropped giant boulers off the Suffolk coast to stop trawlers and save porpoises

Greenpeace UK has dropped giant boulers off the Suffolk coast to stop trawlers and save porpoises

Hollywood actors back 'boulder barrier' off Suffolk coast to protect porpoises

East Anglia responsible for almost one fifth of nation's sewage pollution incidents

Staff clearing a wet well in Suffolk

Staff clearing a wet well in Suffolk

The bizarre things being flushed down region's toilets and blocking sewers

Ollie receiving care at Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Ollie receiving care at Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Rescuers 'had nothing but abuse' after taking beloved swan from country park

Children have been warned to wash their hands after crabbing at Southwold Harbour due to 'very high' levels of E. coli in the water

Children have been warned to wash their hands after crabbing at Southwold Harbour due to 'very high' levels of E. coli in the water

'Very high' E. coli levels recorded in crabbing hotspot

Suffolk made history as the first British breeding ground for the Zitting Cisticola, a super rare bird

Suffolk made history as the first British breeding ground for the Zitting Cisticola, a super rare bird

The extremely rare bird species that made British history by breeding in Suffolk

Ollie receiving care at Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Ollie receiving care at Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Feathers ruffled as row breaks out over elderly swan

Samba, a capybara who was born at Jimmy's Farm before escaping her enclosure at Marwell Zoo, has been spotted in the wild

Samba, a capybara who was born at Jimmy's Farm before escaping her enclosure at Marwell Zoo, has been spotted in the wild

Escaped capybara seen in the wild after SEVEN months on the run as rescue begins

Storm Babet caused massive flooding across Suffolk and Debenham was particularly badly hit

Storm Babet caused massive flooding across Suffolk and Debenham was particularly badly hit

11 leaky dams built in Suffolk to help protect homes from flooding

Storm Adam is battering Spain and seeing flights from Stansted cancelled or diverted

Storm Adam is battering Spain and seeing flights from Stansted cancelled or diverted

Essex Live News

Stansted passengers warned as deadly storm batters holiday hotspots diverting flights

Crows Hall played a role in protecting the village from future flooding.

Crows Hall played a role in protecting the village from future flooding.

Suffolk village devastated by Storm Babet gets two new flood defences

The highest-ever phosphate and ammonia levels have been recorded at Haughley, a major tributary to the River Gipping, which runs through Stowmarket and Ipswich

The highest-ever phosphate and ammonia levels have been recorded at Haughley, a major tributary to the River Gipping, which runs through Stowmarket and Ipswich

Environment Agency

'Highest-ever' pollution levels recorded in river the runs through Suffolk

What does the future hold for Thorpeness as the autumn and winter storm season approaches

What does the future hold for Thorpeness as the autumn and winter storm season approaches

What villagers can expect next as the sea threatens more Suffolk homes

Rocks have been removed from outside 22 North End Avenue and have been stored temporarily at The Headlands before being moved to a field behind North End Avenue

Rocks have been removed from outside 22 North End Avenue and have been stored temporarily at The Headlands before being moved to a field behind North End Avenue

Seaside town's battle over sea defence rocks sparks fears more homes could be lost

Japanese knotweed is becoming increasingly widespread across Suffolk, with new data highlighting the county's key hotspots

Japanese knotweed is becoming increasingly widespread across Suffolk, with new data highlighting the county's key hotspots

Japanese knotweed on the rise in Suffolk as key hotspots for October revealed

Rock bags have been installed in front of homes to prevent further erosion

Rock bags have been installed in front of homes to prevent further erosion

Village that lost 11 homes in a year 'nervous' for the future

Crews are restoring an intertidal island at Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve, near Trimley St Mary in south-east Suffolk.

Crews are restoring an intertidal island at Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve, near Trimley St Mary in south-east Suffolk.

Three Olympic swimming pools' worth of sand used to restore Suffolk bird habitat

Volunteers of the River Gipping trust

Volunteers of the River Gipping trust

Suffolk river pollution probe finds permit breaches and sparks action

A rare bird has been spotted in Suffolk

A rare bird has been spotted in Suffolk

Rare North American songbird seen only five times in Suffolk arrives in county

Rick Wakeman playing to the bears at Animals Asia's sanctuary in Vietnam.

Rick Wakeman playing to the bears at Animals Asia's sanctuary in Vietnam.

Watch - Rockstar's 'extraordinary' concert surrounded by more than hundred bears

Save Thorpeness is seeking to move rocks further north to protect the shoreline

Save Thorpeness is seeking to move rocks further north to protect the shoreline

Erosion-hit Suffolk village's plan to move rock defences sparks safety fears

The trust are made up of volunteers who aim to maintain and improve the river for the public

The trust are made up of volunteers who aim to maintain and improve the river for the public

Tests reveal unsafe for bathing bacteria levels in river near Suffolk market town

The hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk this September have been revealed

The hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk this September have been revealed

Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed on the rise in Suffolk as key hotspots for September revealed

Debenham's People's Emergency Briefing night guests and panellists Cllr James Patchett, Andy Donnelly, Andy Mellen, Glenn Buckingham, Louise Cowling, Lord Deben, Professor Peter Hobson, Iwan Lloyd and Cameron Wheeler

Debenham's People's Emergency Briefing night guests and panellists Cllr James Patchett, Andy Donnelly, Andy Mellen, Glenn Buckingham, Louise Cowling, Lord Deben, Professor Peter Hobson, Iwan Lloyd and Cameron Wheeler

Flood-hit villagers turn out in force for Chris Packham climate film screening

Painted Lady Butterflies achieved their second-highest count on record

Painted Lady Butterflies achieved their second-highest count on record

Hot summer boosts butterfly numbers but drought could trigger 2027 population crash

A family's home is being overrun by insects leaving them in despair

A family's home is being overrun by insects leaving them in despair

'They're ruining our house' - family's despair as insects invade

Three members of the River Gipping Trust worked to clear the path.

Three members of the River Gipping Trust worked to clear the path.

Large fallen tree blocks scenic canal path

Anglian Water has issued an update on the hosepipe ban in Suffolk

Anglian Water has issued an update on the hosepipe ban in Suffolk

Update on hosepipe ban after heavy rain brings break to hot weather

People in Suffolk are being warned not to disturb

People in Suffolk are being warned not to disturb

'Tipsy' wasps posing risk to people across Suffolk

An osprey was snapped hunting around Lackford Lakes near Bury St Edmunds - a rare sight for Suffolk

An osprey was snapped hunting around Lackford Lakes near Bury St Edmunds - a rare sight for Suffolk

'Rare' sight as stunning shots show bird of prey at Suffolk lakes

Views sought on future of Thorpeness, which is being threatened by coastal erosion

Views sought on future of Thorpeness, which is being threatened by coastal erosion

Village faces rising erosion threat as deadline nears for action plan

A family has raised concerns around the water leak in Hadleigh

A family has raised concerns around the water leak in Hadleigh

Family concerned over slippery footpath affected by long-running water leak

The drone display will be a first for the regatta, who normally hold a fireworks event.

The drone display will be a first for the regatta, who normally hold a fireworks event.

Fireworks replaced by 150 drones in first for regatta after national alert

Debenham Sports and Leisure Centre

Debenham Sports and Leisure Centre

30 trees set for chop over falling branch risks

Rare wildlife at Dunwich is now feared lost after the fire

Rare wildlife at Dunwich is now feared lost after the fire

Rare Suffolk wildlife feared lost after destructive heath wildfire

The hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk have been revealed

The hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk have been revealed

Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed on the rise in Suffolk with key hotspots revealed

The Viking Trail and Sandgalls Car Park will close for a year

The Viking Trail and Sandgalls Car Park will close for a year

Suffolk forest trail and car park to close for a year

The Corsican pine at Dunwich Heath stands as a symbol of hope and loss

The Corsican pine at Dunwich Heath stands as a symbol of hope and loss

Solitary pine tree stands alone on wildfire-stricken heathland

Anglian Water confirmed there was no spillage

Anglian Water confirmed there was no spillage

Sewage spillage scare at popular Suffolk swimming spot

Conservationists have hit back at claims that the Dunwich wildfire was caused by rewilding

Conservationists have hit back at claims that the Dunwich wildfire was caused by rewilding

Trust rejects 'rewilding' blame for huge wildfire

The fire in Dunwich Heath has prompted an emergency appeal

The fire in Dunwich Heath has prompted an emergency appeal

£350,000 raised in matter of days to restore Dunwich Heath after wildfire

Keep your dogs away from wildfire land warns animal experts

Oscar-winning children's author rallies behind Dunwich coastline recovery

The wildfire has destroyed 150 hectares of the heathland.

The wildfire has destroyed 150 hectares of the heathland.

5 wildfire myths debunked by experts in wake of Dunwich Heath blaze

RSPB Minsmere has confirmed that the memorial area has been unaffected

RSPB Minsmere has confirmed that the memorial area has been unaffected

Nature reserve memorial area and visitor centre safe from wildfire

The National Trust is pleading for help to restore Dunwich Heath

The National Trust is pleading for help to restore Dunwich Heath

Trust pleads to save 'unrecognisable' beauty spot after damaging wildfire

The Dowsett family were relieved to be returning to Chelmsford following the Dunwich fire

The Dowsett family were relieved to be returning to Chelmsford following the Dunwich fire

Evacuees 'relieved' to be heading home after 15-minute dash to grab belongings

The Dunwich Heath fire yesterday

The Dunwich Heath fire yesterday

Farmers rally to save houses and caravans from raging wildfire

Regular updates are being heard at Westleton Village Hall.

Regular updates are being heard at Westleton Village Hall.

Wildfire evacuees 'astonished' caravans saved during major wildfire

Essex and Suffolk Water have introduced their first hosepipe ban since 1997.

Essex and Suffolk Water have introduced their first hosepipe ban since 1997.

Essex and Suffolk Water

Hosepipe ban introduced by water company for first time since 1997

Devastating wildfire 'predicted' as climate emergency decision challenged