Portsmouth News - Environment Feed

Blue Flag will be flying again on island

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:25:44 GMT

HAYLING Island has retained its coveted Blue Flag beach status.

Sowing the seeds of eco-friendly crematorium

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:57:46 GMT

MORE than 30 different native plant species from the South Downs will make up a large wildflower meadow at Havant’s new crematorium.

Developer claims Hayling needs to have more homes

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:26:52 GMT

PLANS for more than 130 homes close to two highly protected harbours will not impact upon them, a developer insists.

Concerns raised over decline in species

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:28 GMT

A NEW wildlife report has revealed that wildlife species in Hampshire are in decline.

Organiser hits back at critics of Portsmouth’s naked ride

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:43:33 GMT

CYCLISTS joining Saturday’s Naked Bike Ride hope to attract even more attention when they pedal through popular streets.

Beach clean up in Lee-on-the-Solent

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:38:29 GMT

PEOPLE are being invited to join in with a litter pick and family fun day at Lee-on-the-Solent.

Drainage to be improved

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:35:50 GMT

WORK to prevent flooding in a West Sussex village has begun.

‘Landmark’ building plan for town centre

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:38 GMT

A NEW apartment and office block could be built in Waterlooville town centre.

Solar farm plan is given the green light

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:25:17 GMT

PLANS for a large solar farm north of Chichester have been approved.

Thousands of miles taken off the roads in challenge

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:18:14 GMT

COMMUTERS in the area have clocked up 100,000 miles since  the beginning of the month as part of an environmental challenge.

Barnacled boat discovered on harbour bed

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:22:32 GMT

FISHERMEN are used to the odd thing getting caught in their nets.

Swimming could be banned at Southsea beach

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:36:22 GMT

SWIMMING could be banned at Southsea beach after EU regulations on water pollution were tightened.

Snakes are tracked at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:23:31 GMT

ADDERS at a country park near Clanfield have been electronically tagged in a bid to learn more about them and protect their habitat.

Bid to raise awareness of area in Warsash

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:19:11 GMT

A SERIES of free environmental events are taking place across Fareham this month.

Spring cycle rides across Hampshire with stunning scenery

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:08:06 GMT

THE full programme for Portsmouth Cycle Forum’s spring and summer guided rides has been released.

Hammer home the message on litter

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:02:08 GMT

ANTI-LITTER campaigns are falling on deaf ears, says the UK’s biggest marine charity.

Brighter future for rare terns of Langstone Harbour

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:43:24 GMT

MORE than 500 tonnes of aggregate has been delivered by boat to replenish a vulnerable beach that is home to a rare bird.

Woodland Festival to celebrate Park Wood

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:02:02 GMT

VOLUNTEERS will be able to show off all their hard work looking after a wood.

It’s a scorcher as glorious sunshine bathes the coast

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:01:32 GMT

GLORIOUS sunshine shone on the coast and brought thousands of people to Southsea.

Chance to enjoy Chichester Harbour cruise at discounted price

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:48:17 GMT

STUNNING boat trips around Chichester Harbour are on offer for just £1.