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Gamekeeper faces £7,000 extra costs after failed appeal on raptor offences

A gamekeeper who lost his appeal against convictions for illegal trapping of birds of prey faces further costs of £7,000.

Record four golden eagle deaths head Scottish list of shame

The poisoning of four golden eagles could be just the tip of the iceberg, a conservation charity said.

Chance to check out the chicks as Dales falcons take to the skies

Three new arrivals in the Yorkshire Dales are proving popular with visitors. The peregrine falcon chicks born to parents on Malham Cove are now tak...

Highland estate manager had 'enough poison to kill all UK's birds of prey'

A manager on a Highland estate today pleaded guilty to possessing enough illegal pesticide to kill every bird of prey in Britain.

Police seek help after osprey perch damaged

Police are appealing for information after an osprey perch was damaged. North Wales Police said the perch, which was on an old telegraph pole on th...

England's uplands at tourism forefront in Government review

England’s hills and mountains will be at the centre of a push to support rural tourism, the Government said.

Police appeal for help after osprey death

Police are appealing for information from the public after a rare bird of prey died from its injuries.

Peak park considers sell-off of prime climbing site

One of the Peak District’s most popular climbing venues could be put up for sale. The sale of land at The Roaches in Staffordshire is one option ...

Police probe after walkers find golden eagle's body

Police in the Highlands are asking walkers to be on the alert for signs of wildlife crime after walkers discovered the body of a golden eagle.

Reward on offer as poisoned peregrines add to West Country woe

Police are appealing for information after the discovery of the bodies of two peregrine falcons. Tests carried out on the pair confirmed they had b...

Volunteers set to rebuild historic mountain shelter

A lifesaving shelter in a remote part of the Highlands will be rebuilt this weekend by volunteers. The Fords of Avon Refuge stands at a footpath cr...

Grouse moor gamekeeper's £10,000 bill for wildlife offences

A gamekeeper has been ordered to pay costs of £10,000 and carry out 100 hours community service for attempting to trap and kill birds of prey.

Police raid estate after golden eagle poisoned

Police have raided a Highland estate after a golden eagle was poisoned by an illegal pesticide. Grampian Police and officers from the Scottish Gove...

Ramblers' boss will join Government forest panel

The Ramblers’ boss is among 12 people appointed today by the Government to a panel of experts that will look at how England’s forestry is used in the future.

England's national parks hit by 28 per cent cuts

England’s national park bosses were left reeling today after being told they face budget cuts of more than 28 per cent over the next four years.

Three eagles among dead in Scotland's shameful tally

Scotland’s international reputation is at risk after the worst ever year for illegal poisoning of birds of prey.

Series of wildlife poisonings prompts RSPB reward offer

Police have warned walkers after a series of wildlife poisonings near a national park. Derbyshire Constabulary issued the warning after two dead fo...

Police probe death of golden eagle in Highlands

Police in the Highlands are investigating the death of a golden eagle near one of Scotland’s best known peaks.

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