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Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

Researchers discover excessive antibiotic prescriptions at India's Kumbh Mela, the world's biggest gathering.

A current was pulling the family towards the waterfall so Mohan helped everyone out but got stuck.

Yorkshire Water is appealing for people to put unwanted items in bins or drop at recycling centres.

Opposition MPs and campaigners share "horror" at potential sewage spills on dry days uncovered by BBC News.

Ben Goldsmith set up the Iris Project in memory of his daughter who died on the family's farm.

Metal detectorist Chris Ulliott chanced on the object during an organised dig in Ryedale.

A heat-health alert warning about the effect of high temperatures has been issued.

African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.

Temperatures could hit as high as 32C by midweek, with the England alert in force until Sunday.

Three major companies released sewage on dry days in breach of their permits - BBC investigation.

Oly Rush was due to set off for the swim around the coast of the Greek island of Ithaca on Monday.

There are now about 46 birds in southern Scotland - the highest number in the area in centuries.

Torbay Council hopes animations will encourage public feedback on plans for a sea defence scheme at Paignton and Preston.

A selection of the winning images from the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year award.

About 200 voles are being released into the river near Dartmouth in work to stop their decline.

Jonathan Charmley, from Guernsey, says finding objects during the monastery dig was "mind-blowing".