Environment

The spectacular natural phenomenon aurora borealis was visible in the skies above our area last night.

Engineers have installed special diverters on power lines in Oakham to prevent swans from flying into them.

Households are asked to ensure they place the correct waste into the correct bin over the festive period.

A health warning has been issued as air pollution is expected to reach high levels tomorrow, Thursday December 17.

A health warning has been issued as air pollution is expected to reach high levels tomorrow, Thursday December 17.

Proposals to increase green waste bin charges have been backed by the South Kesteven District Council cabinet, as part of decisions on fees and charges for 2016/17.

An energy firm that was this week refused permission to build Rutland’s first wind farm claims the decision means the county could lose out on £8.5m for the local economy.

Plans to build nine wind turbines on the old Woolfox Airfield site in Rutland have been refused.

Councillors will decide whether or not to approve plans for a wind farm at a special meeting tonight (December 10).

Barnsdale Gardens’ student gardener, Georgie Allen, has been making excellent progress with the redevelopment of the winter border.

Councillors have been advised to refuse an energy firm permission to build nine wind turbines on a disused airfield site.

An energy firm will fly two blimps over the county to show the height of nine proposed wind turbines.

Householders in South Kesteven are being reminded to recycle only the correct items in their silver bins and clear bags.

The Hawk and Owl Trust’s East Midlands Group has recently secured a grant from the Cory Conservation Trust to supply and erect owl nest boxes to farmers and landowners in Rutland.

CCTV cameras are continuing to deter fly-tippers at rubbish hotspots in Grantham, says South Kesteven District Council.

The past, present and future importance of the River Nene between Northampton and Peterborough will be highlighted by a grant of £2.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

A fungal foray event will be held on Sunday, November 15, at Twyford Wood near Colsterworth.

People in Bourne and the Deepings are being reminded that plastic bags can be reused and recycled with South Kesteven District Council.

People are starting to see the first changes to Oakham Castle as the £2.2m restoration project continues.

A Grantham footpath will be closed for three days for essential repairs.