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Save Titchmarsh & Upper Nene Valley Countryside & Habitats. A community campaign against inappropriate development. Northants
@rogerhorton.bsky.social could this also be Black Poplar. There are 3 in a row that have been pollarded in the past.
September 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Massive turnout at the Public Inquiry. Thank you for your support. The Planning Inspector certainly understands the public feeling regarding this #megawarehouse planning application @nnweather.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @rosiep4.bsky.social @cprecountryside.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
TOXIC COUNCIL – BUT THE FIGHT GOES ON

A big than you to all those that turned out on Wednesday 9th July to support our long running campaign to protect the Upper Nene Valley. This day will go down in history as one of the biggest fiascos in the history of North Northants Council brief history.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/... crazy decisions from Reform Councillors. Last month unanimously voted against warehouses. Now warehouses 5m away with same issues approved, no questions. New secret mitigation for Special Protection Area @markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Plans for 60-hectare warehouse park in the Northamptonshire countryside approved despite fierce opposition
A council has given the green light to plans for a 60-hectare warehouse park in the Northamptonshire countryside despite huge opposition.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
#megawarehouses proposal granted in North Northants. #ReformUK Councillors all voted for its construction, 28 days ago they unanimously rejected warehouses 5m away. Will destroy the Upper Nene Valley. No tourist will visit the #CountyOfSheds @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Campaigners fighting mega warehouse scheme win first battle. Congrats to @staunchcampaign.bsky.social Long way to go but you are making a difference.

open.substack.com/pub/nnjourna...

#thrapston #northants
Campaigners fighting mega warehouse scheme win first battle
STAUNCH now needs to raise thousands to pay for a legal team to take on the developers of the proposed Thrapston warehouse complex
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June 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Titchmarsh Open Gardens are so beautiful & weather prefect. Lovely to have the support of @leebarronMP and his family. Gardens & refreshments open until 4pm. Free Parking NN14 3DJ. @nnweather.bsky.social #STAUNCH #OpenGardens #flowers #Titchmarsh
June 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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“It’s a question of fighting for what we believe is right and fighting for the truth"
Appeal into large solar farm development by the A14 refused by North Northamptonshire Council begins
Plans for a major solar farm in Northamptonshire countryside have gone to a public hearing after developers challenged the council’s refusal.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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NEWS: We're taking legal action against the Government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

We've written a letter to Angela Rayner, asking her to correct a statement she made about the bill.

Read the full story in the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
May 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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The footage from Northmoor Farm is truly sickening. This blatant & disgusting abuse shows disregard for the welfare of these animals & the law.

Time and time again, government has failed to enforce humane standards through proper spot checks.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Farm supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda beat piglets to death
EXCLUSIVE: As the largest supplier of pork to UK supermarkets, the operation Cranswick is keen to boast of its 'considerate farming' credentials. Yet the reality is horrifically different.
www.dailymail.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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“Right now, the sun is shining on hundreds of thousands of car parking spaces across the country which could be used to power our homes and businesses” - Miliband

Gov to launch a call for evidence on requiring solar canopies to be built over outdoor car parks.
Every new car park may have to be covered with solar panels
Solar canopies would be compulsory under proposals estimated to save £28,000 on electricity bills at an 80-space car park
www.thetimes.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development

The government’s own Impact Assessment for its Planning Bill states “there is very limited data on how environmental obligations affect development”

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development
Whitehall analysis provides no data or research to support the government argument that environmental legislation holds up building
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The glorious green of new oak leaves
April 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!

Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.

Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.

The more data we get, the better 🧑‍🔬
January 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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The countdown is on and our final ‘10 birds’ guide is here...

Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍

With the #BigGardenBirdwatch just days away, sign up here: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
January 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
STAUNCH are going to appeal
Wood Lodge Solar Farm Planning Inspectorate appeal date
20-24 May. We need to protect the Upper Nene Special Protection Area @rosiep4.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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“the latest Government data shows Britain has a £36.7 billion food trade gap.”
How secure is Britain’s food supply?
Our food system is vulnerable and it's time to make some radical changes
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Did u know?They're many benefits of having hedges over fences:They're carbon sinks;they provide wildlife with a home & offer a covered highway;they bear berries & flowers for wildlife;they keep the earth cool & prevent evaporation;they make oxygen & keep noise down & are gorge! 🌱🌿🪲🐙🐦‍⬛🐜🐝🌍🐌🦡🦔
January 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Beautiful #GoldenPlover overwintering on land proven to be Functionally Linked to Upper Nene Special Protection Area & RAMSAR. NNC will be deciding soon if #megawarehouses can be built on the fields in Thrapston. @wildlifebcn.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Record sewage spills and financial mismanagement = whopping price rises.
December 19, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Halden’s Warehouse in Thrapston is polluting the river & Thrapston Lakes Special Protection Area for Overwintering waterbirds yet again. This is a big pollution issue. When will it stop? @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @anglianwater.bsky.social @watershed-i.bsky.social @feargalsharkey.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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🌿 Nature
🌳 Trees
🐝 Bees
🍏 Orchards
🐸 Ponds
🥕 Healthy, spray-free veg
🚄 Sustainable public transport
🌍 Climate action
🐞 Insects
🌊 Clean water & air
🦊 Wildlife
🦋 Hedgerows
🌻 Wildflowers
♻️ Waste reduction
🐬 Sewage-free, plastic-free oceans & rivers
December 16, 2024 at 11:35 PM
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Golden Plover in some early morning light on Bodmin moor this week.
#birds #Ukbirding #Ukwildlife #birdphotography
December 8, 2024 at 4:49 PM