East Kilbride Hiking Club tackles Glen Shee Munros
East Kilbride Hiking Club visited Glen Shee ski resort, with 19 low-level walkers completing a loop including Glas Maol and celebrating a first Munro.
Category : Environment
Bev Craig promises action on Astley warehouses
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig says she is 'shocked' by the giant warehouses in Astley and Tyldesley and promises to 'see what we can do' for residents.
Dog owners warned after Blyth beach pollution incident
The Environment Agency has collected samples from Blyth South Beach after a strong-smelling substance was found. Dog owners are urged to avoid the area and bathing is advised against.
Attenborough's Urgent Advice for Cat Owners with Gardens
Sir David Attenborough urges the UK's 10 million cat owners to fit bells on collars to cut bird deaths by a third, and offers other simple tips to protect garden wildlife.
Heatwave plant care: 5 essential tasks from florist expert
As temperatures soar, a florist shares five essential tasks to keep your garden, potted plants, and cut flowers healthy and thriving during the heatwave.
10 ways to keep your dog cool as UK hits 37°C
As UK temperatures reach 37°C, a canine expert shares 10 simple tricks to keep dogs cool, from freezing toys to cooling paws, belly, and inner thighs.
Temps hit 36.4C as England under extreme heat warning
Temperatures have climbed above 35C in parts of England, with 36.4C recorded in Surrey, as an expanded amber heat warning covers much of the country. The Met Office says it could be the hottest day of the year so far.
Coffee Grounds Hack to Keep Flies Out of Your Kitchen
Dried coffee grounds heated until smoking can deter flies from your kitchen, a hack tested by Ideal Home. The effect lasts about three hours.
Toddler dies, teen missing after hippo attack in Kenya
A 20-month-old girl drowned after a hippo attacked a canoe on Kenya's Tana River, and a teenage girl remains missing. Sixteen people were rescued.
Amber heat warning expanded as England faces 38C
An amber warning for extreme heat has been expanded to cover more of England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C in some areas, the Met Office said.
Greek yoghurt window hack cools home in heatwave, woman says
Civil engineer Emma Kent tested a Greek yoghurt window hack to cool her home during a heatwave. She reports a 1.5C drop in a top-floor room and says it works.
Spain heatwave: Brits face terrace closures as fines hit £40k
British holidaymakers in Spain could find bar terraces shut between 1pm and 6pm during extreme heat, with fines up to £40,000 for employers failing to protect workers.
Adult star reveals married men wear her knickers to work
Adult star Amira Evans says married businessmen pay over £100 for her used underwear, wearing thongs under suits in meetings as a secret fetish.
RSPCA warns picnickers of wildfire risk from litter
The RSPCA has warned picnickers to take all litter home after hot weather, as items like glass can quickly trigger flames and cause wildfires.
Amber heat warning expanded as England faces 38C temperatures
The Met Office has expanded an amber warning for extreme heat to cover more of England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C in some areas, marking the fifth heatwave of a record-hot summer.
Ukraine appeals to US for Patriot missiles before winter
Ukraine asks US President Donald Trump to sell up to 10% of Patriot missiles before winter, as Kyiv predicts Russia will weaponise cold by targeting energy supplies.
Eyeless 'demon fish' found beneath US Army base
An eyeless, transparent 'demon fish' has been discovered in toxic underground pools beneath the US Army's Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, a new genus that split from its ancestors over 11.6 million years ago.
Binman Settles Recycling Debate When Bin Is Full
A binman advises ringing your local council for an extra recycling bin when yours is full, as most councils provide one for free.
Binman's nappy disposal advice: general waste only
A binman says used nappies must go in the general waste bin, not recycling, food or paper bins, and urges people to bag them due to the smell.
Plant 5 flowers before end of August for autumn colour
Gardening expert Jane Fairlie, partnering with Redrow, urges planting primroses, bellis daisies, pansies, and violas before autumn for vibrant colour.
Sleep better in a heatwave: experts warn against sleeping nude
Experts advise against sleeping nude in the heatwave, recommending lightweight cotton nightwear instead to stay cool and comfortable.
Farmer shovels soil as wildfire threatens Monmouthshire farm
A 15-year-old farmer helped fight a wildfire that came within 15 metres of his family's solar panels in Monmouthshire, after firefighters advised removing vegetation to stop the spread.
Swap olive oil for avocado oil to perfect steak crust
Avocado oil, with a smoke point of 270°C, is better than olive oil for searing steak, giving a crispier crust and richer flavor.
Six in 10 Brits delay life improvements due to effort
Six in 10 Brits have put off improving their homes, careers, and lives because they feel the effort isn't worth it, a poll of 2,000 adults found.
Escaped snake lunges at shoppers in Glasgow
An escaped snake was filmed lunging at shoppers on Argyle Street in Glasgow, leaving eyewitnesses horrified. The reptile was later covered with a cardboard box and removed.
Escaped snake lunges at shoppers in Glasgow city centre
An escaped snake lunged at shoppers in Glasgow city centre, leaving onlookers horrified. The reptile was filmed on Argyle Street before being boxed and taken away.
Lavender second bloom: simple task before August ends
Deadheading lavender in August can extend blooms and encourage a second flush, says gardening expert Callan Harvey from Sloane and Sons.
Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Lava Spouts into Sky
A huge eruption at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii sent lava spouting into the sky on Thursday, as one of the world's most active volcanoes erupted.
Swinney 'absolutely right' on wind farm factory intervention
SNP minister backs Swinney's call to reconsider UK block on Chinese firm's wind turbine factory in Scotland, citing jobs and energy security.
Thames Water among five firms allowed to hike bills for £3.4bn
Ofwat provisionally allows five water firms, including Thames Water, to raise bills by 2030 to fund £3.4bn extra investment, sparking criticism from Andy Burnham.
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