Liverpool City Council has issued a statutory notice to dispose of public open space at Rice Lane Recreational Ground by granting easements for underground electricity cables and maintenance access.
A 1960 study predicted the end of the world on November 13, 2026, citing overpopulation. One author also warned about AI dangers decades ago.
Ofgem's energy price cap rises 4% on October 1, adding £60 to typical bills. Martin Lewis' MSE advises fixing now to save around 11%.
An energy expert says fixing a tariff before October is the only way to avoid the 4% price cap rise and protect against a possible January increase.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party, faces an uncertain future as it celebrates 60 years amid rising costs and safety concerns, with emergency funding secured.
With rain and thunder forecast across England and Wales, homeowners are reminded to keep paper and cardboard recycling dry or risk their bin being missed on collection day.
The Cabinet Office will launch a campaign urging UK households to stockpile water and tinned food to prepare for national emergencies such as extreme weather or hostile state attacks.
The UK will advise households to stockpile bottled water, tinned food and candles under new emergency plans, accelerated amid fears of a Russian attack by 2030.
Ofgem's price cap rise to £1,723 triggers £150 rebate for millions on four DWP benefits, but a key August 23 deadline means some could miss out.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Birmingham City Council has opened a consultation on plans to introduce 20mph speed limits on almost every road, with the policy facing opposition from Reform UK.
Ofgem raises the winter energy price cap by 4% to £1,723 for the average household, a three-year high, citing high wholesale gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 4% from October 1, lifting typical bills to £1,723 a year, the highest since July 2023.
Manchester council plans to cut speed limits to 20mph on nearly 500 roads in Wythenshawe, aiming to reduce collisions, but some residents question the approach.
Bleeding radiators before September can cut winter energy bills, say experts Selectra. The free task takes minutes and improves heating efficiency.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Adding horticultural cornmeal to soil around roses and hydrangeas can combat black spot and fungal leaf spot organically, without chemicals, according to a gardening expert.
Dame Prue Leith has called for a ban on children's lunchboxes, saying parents can't be policed on what they pack, and backed free compulsory meals for all pupils.
National Cabinet will meet to address surging data centre electricity demands, with state and federal leaders seeking a coordinated response to grid pressures and energy policy.
The Government will educate the public on preparing for extreme storms, wildfires and hostile attacks, including stocking up on tinned food and bottled water.
Plans for a £1bn solar farm in Norfolk spark outrage, with campaigners calling it a 'blight on the countryside'.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Tesco has recalled its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, urging customers not to eat affected batches and to return them for a full refund.
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has significantly improved air quality, reducing harmful pollutants and bringing health benefits to residents, a new study reveals.
The UK government will overhaul anti-poverty policy using lived experiences of poverty, following a review that found current approaches often fail to address root causes.
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has called on the Scottish Government to match Andy Burnham's £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, citing record homelessness levels.
Prof Devi Sridhar argues England's privatised water companies prioritise shareholders over customers, contrasting with Scotland's publicly owned Scottish Water, which invests more per household and charges less.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Perth and Kinross councillors approved the Cambushinnie 400kV Substation and its haul track near Braco, marking a milestone for SSEN Transmission's Beauly to Denny upgrade.
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed two Scottish Government surveys exploring families' experiences of smartphones, social media and being online.
A petition with over 1,200 signatures and Alexandria Community Council are urging West Dunbartonshire Council to reinstate fortnightly bin collections, citing vermin and overflowing rubbish.
A consultation is under way on a Woodland Management Plan for South Lanarkshire’s two country parks, Chatelherault and Calderglen, with feedback sought until September 21.
Bath becomes the first English city to charge residents more for parking permits based on vehicle size, with SUV owners facing up to £112 extra.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Ministers are exploring additional help for vulnerable households as average energy bills are forecast to rise to £1,729 a year, the highest level in three years.
