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In 1981, Britain wanted to eradicate the invasive coypus which escaped from fur farms and grew to roughly 200,000 in population and damaged crops and wetlands; after years of trapping Britain made them disappear from the country

Britain once had roughly 200,000 coypus after the rodents escaped from fur farms and spread across East Anglia, damaging crops and wetlands. In 1981, the country launched a scientific eradication campaign using intensive trapping, research and population tracking. Six years later, the invasive rodents had almost disappeared from Britain.

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Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.

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Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave

The UK recorded its hottest June day for three consecutive days, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Friday, breaking the previous record by over 1C. Scientists warned that the intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are virtually impossible without human-driven climate change. Following…

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Peter Tolhurst obituary

Other lives: Founder of Black Dog Books, publishing titles celebrating East Anglia’s cultural landscape

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‘Hotter than Hawaii’: London and East Anglia expected to reach 27C on Friday

The scorching heat means parts of the UK could also be warmer than Sydney, Buenos Aires or Tunis

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Simon Edye obituary

Other lives: Owner of Ronaldo Ices familiar on Norwich streets and attractions throughout East Anglia

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One of Suffolk's last working windmills and adjoining cottage to be auctioned for £400,000

Bardwell Windmill, built in 1823, is still operational — and now looking for a new owner to keep the wind in its sails

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First reporter to interview Soham killer was suspicious from start

Brian Farmer worked for the Press Association in East Anglia at the time.

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‘Next great leap’: grassroots movement to wild East Anglia goes national

Set up by three ‘eco-anxious’ farmers, WildEast has created UK-wide version of pledge to encourage people to restore nature

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Aurora Northern Lights UK: A Rare 'Cannibal' Solar Storm Promises Spectacular Skies—Where to View in the UK

A rare 'cannibal' solar storm could make the northern lights visible across the UK, with displays possible as far south as the Midlands and East Anglia.

International Business Times UK

Train firms report spike in summer trips to coastal areas

The Rail Delivery Group said coastal stations in the North East, South East and East Anglia in particular have seen a sharp uptick in passengers.

Evening Standard

Drought declared in East and West Midlands in driest start to year since 1976

Three further areas – Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, East Anglia, and Thames area – move into prolonged dry weather status.

Evening Standard

First new major reservoirs in England for more than 30 years given go-ahead

‘Nationally significant’ status granted to reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire with seven more planned by 2050

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A Zuckerberg-style nuclear bunker on a budget: Cold War era nuclear bunker to go under the hammer for £20k

The bunker was built in 1957 as a Royal Observer Corps post, which was used to monitor potential nuclear attacks and their fallout

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The inner life of India, Warhol’s America and the Munch bunch – the week in art

Edvard Munch’s weird and creepy portraits, Arpita Singh’s first major UK exhibition and a sea view from East Anglia

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Rare lichen brought back to East Anglia with help of bookbinding glue

Small patches of scrambled egg lichen moved from Cornwall to Breckland region, where it was last seen in 1994

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East Anglian farms breach environment regulations 700 times in seven years

Freedom of information data reveals violations on intensive poultry and pig farms

Evening Standard

Southern Western Railways service first to transfer into public ownership

The Government’s announcement will see services across southern England and East Anglia come back into public control by autumn 2025.

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Fiji, Nepal… East Anglia? Why this quiet patch of England is among the best regions to visit in 2025

Half-timbered houses, artistic wool towns and coastline strewn with beaches helped this English region onto the coveted Lonely Planet list of destinations for travellers – Daniel Stables uncovers what makes it so special

The Independent UK

Lonely Planet names the top 30 destinations to visit in 2025 – and they might not be where you expect

Next year’s hot picks include Toulouse, Cameroon – and East Anglia

Evening Standard

London heatwave: Hottest day of year to bring 34C for capital - but thunderstorms forecast for north

London, East Anglia and the home counties are expect to experience the warmest weather on Monday

The Guardian - UK

‘He had to be the name on everyone’s lips’: how Adrian Ramsay became East Anglia’s first Green MP

A relentless campaign and engagement with issues facing voters brought victory in Waveney Valley

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BTCC Snetterton: Hill and Thompson top free practice

As the dismal British spring climate brought rain sweeping in from the North Sea across East Anglia, Thompson quite literally made a splash on his BTCC return – and his debut in a rear-wheel-drive tin-top – by topping the second session in his West Surrey Racing BMW 330e M Sport.But…

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Norfolk hawker dragonfly no longer endangered, scientists say

Population has spread from small area of East Anglia to become established in Cambridgeshire, Kent and Herefordshire

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Rural racism isn’t a new literary theme for readers in the Knowe

Letter: Lucy M Boston’s The Chimneys of Green Knowe, set in East Anglia, is commendable for the depiction of its hero, Jacob, a former slave boy, says Amanda Craig

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