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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 19m

A Toby Carvery cut down a living 500-year-old oak.

Now, a Suffolk resident is making sure his village’s own ancient oak doesn’t meet the same fate.

Interview by Aidan Baker

The lesson of the lost oak: why one Suffolk man’s mission matters

Suffolk tree-lover David Hopkins talks about the work of adding to the Woodland Trust's 'Ancient Tree Inventory'

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 28m

In 2021, clean power covered Britain’s electricity demand for just 2.5 hours.
In 2025, it’s already 87 hours.

Still only 1.3% of the year – but the direction of travel is clear.

Dr Simon Evans reports

Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far

Clean-energy sources have powered Great Britain entirely for a record 87 hours this year — a milestone toward 2030 targets

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 8h

“This isn’t about Farage. It’s about us.”

An analysis by Dr Seth Thévoz of how Labour’s divisions could hand Britain’s future to the populist right.

On the Reform problem, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 8h

Government says the new local government system in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex will be "simpler, clearer, more accountable".

But drawing boundaries that make sense is proving difficult.

Stephen McNair reports

Transforming local government: what next in the East?

Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now? Local government reorganisation in the East took a step ...

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 12h

Draconid meteor shower should peak tonight...

Via BBC Weather

Draconid meteor shower: Where to watch as cosmic display peaks

The Draconid meteor shower is visible this year until 10 October in the northern hemisphere. Elizabeth Rizzini explains how to watch it.

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 13h

A 500-year-old oak was felled for convenience.
In Suffolk, a retired classics teacher decided that wouldn’t happen again. He tells Aidan Baker his story.
Read the lesson of the lost oak. 🌳

The lesson of the lost oak: why one Suffolk man’s mission matters

Suffolk tree-lover David Hopkins talks about the work of adding to the Woodland Trust's 'Ancient Tree Inventory'

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 13h

Behind the polls, a deeper story:
Labour’s strategic dilemma runs from Liverpool’s conference hall to the heart of British democracy.

Dr Seth Thévoz reports

On the Reform problem, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 14h

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been encouraging the restoration of ponds and pingos for some time....

www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/pond-creatio...

Pond creation and restoration – funding and advice | Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Norfolk Wildlife Trust Advisers can provide advice on the management and restoration of ponds on your land and help you to find ways to fund this wildlife-friendly work. Following a free site visit, o...

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 14h

Birdwatchers at Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast have spotted the Turkestan shrike, also known as a red-tailed shrike.

To see such a bird in UK is very rare.

Via BBC News

Turkestan shrike bird seen at Dunwich Heath for first time

There has been an influx of visitors to the nature reserve trying to catch a glimpse.

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 14h

A rare moth that mimics the appearance of a wasp has become the 10,000th species of wildlife recorded at Wicken Fen...

Source: BBC
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Rare moth becomes Wicken Fen's 10,000th recorded species

The National Trust believes the site is the

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 14h

Suffolk tree-lover David Hopkins talks about the work of adding to the Woodland Trust's 'Ancient Tree Inventory' | Aidan Baker

The lesson of the lost oak: why one Suffolk man’s mission matters

Suffolk tree-lover David Hopkins talks about the work of adding to the Woodland Trust's 'Ancient Tree Inventory'

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 14h

From May 2026: new mayors for Norfolk/Suffolk & Greater Essex.

Voters in the East will choose leaders with powers over housing, transport, energy & jobs.

Stephen McNair reports

Transforming local government: what next in the East?

Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now? Local government reorganisation in the East took a step ...

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 18h

At Labour conference, unity was a slogan – panic was the mood.

Reform’s polling surge has everyone blaming everyone else.

Dr Seth Thévoz reports

On the Reform problem, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 19h

Good news from Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, north of Cambridge.

National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 23h

We've got some fantastic nature news to brighten your day 🎉

Wicken Fen has become the first UK nature reserve to record an incredible 10,000 species. A moth that imitates a wasp was the 10,000th species to be recorded. This work is possible thanks to a major grant from The Nature Recovery Project.

A close-up of a glow-worm with a black plated body and a bright green glowing tail clinging to a stem of grass in the dark

A dark grey moth with bright beige splodges on its wings. It sits of a bright green leaf against a black background

A small brown bird with a cream chest and darker brown tail feathers perches on a reed against a background of blurred brown and green reeds

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 20h

The biggest shake-up of local government since 1974 is underway in Norfolk, Suffolk & Essex, writes Stephen McNair.

New mayors. New unitary authorities. More accountability – or just more complexity?

Transforming local government: what next in the East?

Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now? Local government reorganisation in the East took a step ...

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 22h

Widespread acceptance of climate change exists.

But without realising how little time is left, action will remain too slow.

MPs and public underestimate urgency of climate action, new UEA study reveals

Fewer than 15% of UK MPs knew emissions must peak by 2025, raising questions about climate communication

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 22h

Labour’s civil war isn’t about personality or ideology – it’s about survival.

And Reform UK might be the one writing its epitaph.

Dr Seth Thévoz reports

On the Reform problem, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 23h

Local government in the East is changing – with elected mayors next year & new unitary councils by 2028. Nine different proposals are now on the table. What happens next? Stephen McNair reports

Transforming local government: what next in the East?

Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now? Local government reorganisation in the East took a step ...

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 1d

Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now? | Stephen McNair

Transforming local government: what next in the East?

Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now? Local government reorganisation in the East took a step forward in September, with nine proposals submitted to government. So what happens now?

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 1d

Labour MPs scored better than Conservatives, but most still got it wrong.

Climate denial or ignorance has a profound effect on urgently-needed policy.

MPs and public underestimate urgency of climate action, new UEA study reveals

Fewer than 15% of UK MPs knew emissions must peak by 2025, raising questions about climate communication

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 1d

No, they’re all being done in turn.
I think as their contracts expire.

When will my local train operator be nationalised?

The government is bringing most passenger train operators under public ownership. Nationalisation will start in 2025 and is expected to finish in 2027.

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With Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) funding scrapped, farmers face a stark & unwelcome choice: wildlife or economic survival?

We need policies that reward restoration – not just yield.

Rachel Fulcher reports

#Conservation

From silence to song: saving the farmland birds

Intensive farming silences the land – but a Suffolk farmer shows how she is creating a safe haven for birds

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 1d

Three factions, one problem: technocrats, Blue Labour, and the broad front all think they have the answer.

None of them do.

Dr Seth Thévoz reports

On the Reform problem, Labour faces a serious strategic dilemma

Labour has long been divided. But these are not normal times, and arguments between factions may hand power to Farage

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 2d

Orford, Suffolk.
You can see why they had to do something.

John Fielding Aerial Images @john-fielding.bsky.social · 8d

Aerial view of Orford Castle before & after conservation. English Heritage’s £1m project on this 12th-century keep completed in 2022. Damaged Septaria mudstone was protected with a new breathable lime render. #OrfordCastle #Suffolk #aerial #image #EnglishHeritage #castle

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 2d

Our regional rail network Greater Anglia will be nationalised from Sunday.

Will it make a difference? It’s already been voted the best performer, and is the most punctual.

Greater Anglia named Rail Operator of the Year at National Transport Awards 2025 - News for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Greater Anglia has been crowned Rail Operator of the Year recognising the operator’s performance, customer satisfaction and transformation of rail services

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