Environment

Dorothea Hackman says opposition to HS2 tunnelling to Euston will continue

'We thought the Government might listen to experts over HS2 Euston tunnelling'

Television presenter Alex Zane joined Lorraine Ashworth and Andy Serkis to turn on Highgate's Christmas Lights

Television presenter Alex Zane joined Lorraine Ashworth and Andy Serkis to turn on Highgate's Christmas Lights

Christmas lights switch-on

'How the generation born in 1946 see climate change and millenials'

Hampstead Heath is holding some festive events (Image: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath is holding some festive events (Image: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

All the activities to get you in the festive spirit on Hampstead Heath

The London Eco Champion Awards, now in their fourth year, have grown from a small Camden initiative to a city-wide celebration of environmental action

The London Eco Champion Awards, now in their fourth year, have grown from a small Camden initiative to a city-wide celebration of environmental action

'Inspiring' young eco warriors to feature in Amazon Prime documentary

Growing Green founders Claudia Kretzschmar, Jeska Harrington-Gould with helpers Lucy Cornell and Natasha Walter

Growing Green founders Claudia Kretzschmar, Jeska Harrington-Gould with helpers Lucy Cornell and Natasha Walter

'Top notch' second hand clothes raise £5,000 for green projects

Anne Clarke with dignitaries at the Camden Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Camden Council)

Anne Clarke with dignitaries at the Camden Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Camden Council)

'The solemnity of Remembrance Sunday - and my dismay at new Trump term'

Swans at the Grand Union Canal

Swans at the Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal

Dozens of swans found dead or 'gasping' for air in Grand Union Canal

Cllr Judy Dixey joined a team from Veolia collecting rubbish (Image: Judy Dixey)

Cllr Judy Dixey joined a team from Veolia collecting rubbish (Image: Judy Dixey)

'I went out for a day with the dustmen - here's the worst problem they face'

Floods like the one seen in South End Green could become more frequent (Image: Max Leach)

Floods like the one seen in South End Green could become more frequent (Image: Max Leach)

Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum

'Deadly floods that hit Spain will strike London - here's where to talk about it'

La Sainte Union students engage with bioengineering (Image: LSU)

La Sainte Union students engage with bioengineering (Image: LSU)

Education Matters

La Sainte Union Catholic School

This school's 'jellyfish' robot can remove plastic from waterways and oceans

Pinkham Way site paths circa 2008. Photo: Chris Faulkner

Pinkham Way site paths circa 2008. Photo: Chris Faulkner

'We want to bring open space back into use - but we are being ignored'

Squirrel monkey at London Zoo spots food-filled advent stocking

Squirrel monkey at London Zoo spots food-filled advent stocking

London Zoo to host Santa's Grotto and Christmas activities

Rubbish in Fairholt Road, Hackney, in April

Rubbish in Fairholt Road, Hackney, in April

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Fly-tipping hotspots in London revealed - is your borough on the list?

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, was one of those who signed the petition

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, was one of those who signed the petition

'Let's not make it a political football' - petition on LTN scheme rejected

Sir David Attenborough is considered one of the world’s most influential voices on environmental issues

Sir David Attenborough is considered one of the world’s most influential voices on environmental issues

'Smart people persuade; angry people fight and shout'

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

'Hampstead Heath is a jewel in our crown'

The council is taking tougher action against waste dumping

The council is taking tougher action against waste dumping

Haringey Council

Crackdown on flytipping and littering sees huge fine hikes

Stuart Windsor's wheelie bins are filled to overflowing with litter from tourists visiting Hampstead Heath

Stuart Windsor's wheelie bins are filled to overflowing with litter from tourists visiting Hampstead Heath

City of London Corporation

'I ended up getting all the litter for my end of Hampstead Heath in my garden'

volunteers planting Think&Do project Communitrees at Abbey Estate (Image: Think&DoCamden)

volunteers planting Think&Do project Communitrees at Abbey Estate (Image: Think&DoCamden)

'The best gift to give this Christmas is what you can do'

Shelley-Anne Salisbury struggled when her dishwasher broke (Image: PA)

Shelley-Anne Salisbury struggled when her dishwasher broke (Image: PA)

Hampstead Garden Suburb

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'My bad reaction to a first-world problem showed how reliant we are on mod cons'

The Royal Parks have reminded visitors that lanterns are banned from Primrose Hill at Halloween, Bonfire Night and the New Year

The Royal Parks have reminded visitors that lanterns are banned from Primrose Hill at Halloween, Bonfire Night and the New Year

Primrose Hill park authorities underline firework and lantern ban for Halloween

A US senate report described Prime Day as a major cause of warehouse industries (Image: PA)

A US senate report described Prime Day as a major cause of warehouse industries (Image: PA)

'Shocking revelations lay bare Amazon workers' injury rates'

Cyclists are forced into heavy traffic along Tottenham Lane by Hornsey station (Image: Google)

Cyclists are forced into heavy traffic along Tottenham Lane by Hornsey station (Image: Google)

'Cycle route near station would save lives'

Dog owners in Paddington Old Cemetery say stringent rules for dogs will harm the surroundings

Dog owners in Paddington Old Cemetery say stringent rules for dogs will harm the surroundings

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Dog owners' fury at call for ban at cemetery where Paddington writer is buried

Firefighter Hannah Gould was awarded £2,000 to revamp West Hampstead Fire Station

Firefighter Hannah Gould was awarded £2,000 to revamp West Hampstead Fire Station

See how firefighter transformed historic fire station into green and welcoming place

The shift in seasons has brought some autumnal sunshine to Hampstead Heath (Imag:e: Heath Hands)

The shift in seasons has brought some autumnal sunshine to Hampstead Heath (Imag:e: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

All the ways you can enjoy autumn and Halloween on Hampstead Heath

The Highgate Society and Highgate Group Practice joined forces to plant a wildflower garden (Image: Highgate Society)

The Highgate Society and Highgate Group Practice joined forces to plant a wildflower garden (Image: Highgate Society)

The guerrilla gardeners transforming a neglected space into a wildflower garden

The HAHAS give tuition to young anglers on Hampstead's ponds (Image: HAHAS)

The HAHAS give tuition to young anglers on Hampstead's ponds (Image: HAHAS)

Hampstead Heath

'Hampstead Heath's anglers are vital to protecting nature in the ponds'

Pesticides found in dog flea treatments could be harming wildlife in Hampstead Heath's ponds, a study has found

Pesticides found in dog flea treatments could be harming wildlife in Hampstead Heath's ponds, a study has found

Hampstead Heath

Harmful pesticides from dog flea treatments found in Hampstead Heath ponds

Sheep are enjoying their return to Hampstead Heath Extension (Image: City of London Corporation)

Sheep are enjoying their return to Hampstead Heath Extension (Image: City of London Corporation)

Hampstead Heath

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The sheep are back at Hampstead Heath - and some of them remember the way

A video shows the moment a Barnet rubbish truck crushes a combustible item, causing an explosion

A video shows the moment a Barnet rubbish truck crushes a combustible item, causing an explosion

Shocking video shows moment explosion fires debris from refuse truck

Dumpton Place in Primrose Hill has been transformed with planting and a wider pavement

Dumpton Place in Primrose Hill has been transformed with planting and a wider pavement

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Dumping ground next to popular pub transformed into a pleasant oasis

Motorbike Rocker ready to roll in

Motorbike Rocker ready to roll in

Beatle's classic Mini may appear at vintage fashion car boot sale

World Car Free Day event in Heath Street, Hampstead, has been cancelled

World Car Free Day event in Heath Street, Hampstead, has been cancelled

World Car Free Day

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Street will be open as 'World Car Free day' event cancelled at last minute

Dracula the Halloween meerkat at London Zoo

Dracula the Halloween meerkat at London Zoo

Meet Dracula, the London Zoo meerkat getting ready to give your kids a thrill

Cllr Mike Hakata is Haringey Council's cabinet member for climate action, environment and transport

Cllr Mike Hakata is Haringey Council's cabinet member for climate action, environment and transport

Haringey Council

'Last chance to have your say on low traffic neighbourhoods'

Catherine West MP (centre) with the Crouch End community whose efforts transformed Stationers' Park

Catherine West MP (centre) with the Crouch End community whose efforts transformed Stationers' Park

Arsenal star attends relaunch of pitch where he used to train

West End Lane will be closed to traffic to celebrate World Car Free Day

West End Lane will be closed to traffic to celebrate World Car Free Day

Climate emergency

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The busy streets that will be closed to cars this Sunday

Could energy secretary Ed Miliband could subsidise Drax to stay open after 2027? (Images: PA)

Could energy secretary Ed Miliband could subsidise Drax to stay open after 2027? (Images: PA)

Biomass energy plant development

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Why are UK billpayers subsidising burning trees for electricity?

Channing School celebrate winning The Green Flag Award for the second year in a row (Image: Channing School)

Channing School celebrate winning The Green Flag Award for the second year in a row (Image: Channing School)

Education Matters

Channing School

Channing School keeps the Green Flag flying

Heath Hands youth volunteers record plant species on Hampstead Heath (Image: Heath Hands)

Heath Hands youth volunteers record plant species on Hampstead Heath (Image: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

How Hampstead Heath is curing children's 'nature deficit disorder'

Uncollected rubbish in Belsize Park

Uncollected rubbish in Belsize Park

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'Appalling' uncollected rubbish 'encourages crime' as well as foxes and rats

John Gregson, who lives near Formosa Street in Little Venice has launched a petition to pedestrianise the street

John Gregson, who lives near Formosa Street in Little Venice has launched a petition to pedestrianise the street

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'Banning cars from street will reveal what a hidden gem it is'

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, which opposes the Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, which opposes the Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood

Huge opposition to traffic scheme that 'moves exhaust fumes around'

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, was one of those who signed the petition

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, was one of those who signed the petition

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Majority oppose low traffic neighbourhood at meeting - recap

People of all ages are concerned about climate change (Image: PA)

People of all ages are concerned about climate change (Image: PA)

'Climate cafés are safe spaces to share concerns for ourselves and our families'

Refilling while travelling on the Overground

Refilling while travelling on the Overground

London Overground

Water fountains installed at Overground stations to keep rail users topped up

View from Ally Pally... council housing at Muswell Hill to get insulated

View from Ally Pally... council housing at Muswell Hill to get insulated

Haringey Council

Hundreds of homes to get improvements to cut bills and stop mould

Sewage near the canal towpath at Little Venice

Sewage near the canal towpath at Little Venice

'Stench of sewage left untreated on canal towpath made me sick'

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, was one of those who signed the petition

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, was one of those who signed the petition

'People will get another chance to have their say on low traffic neighbourhood'

Asiatic Lion cubs investigate a blackboard displaying their weights

Asiatic Lion cubs investigate a blackboard displaying their weights

Zookeepers resort to unusual tactics to get animals onto scales

A new Banksy has appeared at London Zoo

A new Banksy has appeared at London Zoo

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London Zoo takes Banksy gorilla artwork down 'for safekeeping'

Debbie Bourne hopes that the Beeline Boxes that have brightened up Three Field Estate in Camden will be rolled out to other estates (Image: Debbie Bourne)

Debbie Bourne hopes that the Beeline Boxes that have brightened up Three Field Estate in Camden will be rolled out to other estates (Image: Debbie Bourne)

5 seconds of summer

'Why are there metal boxes with herbs growing in them?'

David Harrison claims traffic will reduce in roads such as Highgate West Hill, which people think will take the brunt of LTN changes

David Harrison claims traffic will reduce in roads such as Highgate West Hill, which people think will take the brunt of LTN changes

Thousands sign LTN petition - but supporter says restrictions may cut traffic