New £1m grant to help groups protect green spaces

BBC - Sep 20, 2026

The cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.

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Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details

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Trump posts poll to rename 'AI,' says current name is 'inaccurate, and very ineloquent'

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Android Auto gets Google Maps avatar customisation; Gemini-powered destination info coming soon?

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Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

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Nature reserve to double in size, thanks to gift

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Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

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