The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show during a special edition marking the Earthshot Prize. He joined guests Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham, who discussed pairing optimism with urgency when tackling climate change. The prize, founded by William in 2020, gives each winner £1m for scaling solutions that repair the planet.
A rare sea aster mining bee, usually found on England's south and east coasts, has been spotted for the first time at Steart Marshes in Somerset. The discovery is being linked to saltmarsh restoration work at the nature reserve, which has helped create a welcoming home for the newcomer.
Volunteers are being invited to help plant trees at Williams Brotherhood Park in Stockton. The effort is part of a drive to make the town greener.
Volunteers in Rochester are taking part in community cleanups to help protect the local waterways.
