Pillow trick for better sleep in heatwave by expert
Property expert Laura Hamilton shares a simple pillowcase trick to cool down at night as UK temperatures reach 39°C, advising on bedding, curtains, and window film.
Category : Environment
Air fryer expert: 4 foods to never cook or they'll burn
Martin Senders, Philips' in-house air fryer chef, warns against cooking bacon, popcorn, sliced cheese, and poppadoms in air fryers due to smoke, burn risks, and uneven cooking.
Clarity Needed on Wind Turbine Factory Security Fears
National security should be considered when dealing with potentially hostile foreign countries, writes Record View. The row over a Chinese-owned wind turbine factory in the Highlands is becoming a political football between Labour and the SNP.
Olive oil trick revives dull wooden floors and repels dust
A homemade olive oil mixture can restore shine to wooden floors, reduce dust buildup, and buff minor scratches, according to a cleaning expert.
Olive oil trick to restore shine to wooden floors
A homemade olive oil mixture can clean and polish wooden floors, reducing dust and restoring shine without chemical products.
Greens demand probe into North Tyneside nurdle spill response
North Tyneside's Green Party calls for an independent investigation into the council's handling of the nurdle spill, while the council says its immediate priority is beach clean-up.
Northumberland Fire Service Joins National Wildfire Response Teams
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service becomes one of six National Wildfire teams after extensive specialist training, enabling deployment across England and Wales during high-risk periods.
UK could see hottest day of year as parts of England may hit 38C
The UK could see its hottest day of the year so far as parts of England may hit 38C during the peak of the fifth heatwave of the summer.
Rothbury Estate appeal passes £20m as charities seek final push
The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust have raised £20.7m from over 23,000 donors towards the £30m needed to buy the Rothbury Estate, with two months left to secure the remaining £9.3m.
Towels soft again with baking soda, not vinegar
Towels can be restored after one wash with a simple tip that doesn't involve white vinegar.
Perseid meteor shower peaks with UK solar eclipse
Tonight, the Perseid meteor shower peaks as the UK experiences a partial solar eclipse, with up to 100 shooting stars per hour visible in moonless skies.
Five homes destroyed in Caerphilly fire
Five homes were completely destroyed in a fire in Pantside, Newbridge, Caerphilly borough. Firefighters remain at the scene, with no casualties reported.
Bluetongue detected on second Scottish farm
A second case of bluetongue virus has been confirmed in two sheep on a farm in south-west Scotland, prompting restrictions and culling of affected animals.
90 incredible solar eclipse pictures from Greater Manchester and beyond
Crowds across the UK witnessed the biggest partial solar eclipse in 27 years, with over 90% of the sun covered. See 90 stunning pictures from Greater Manchester and worldwide.
PM urges disposable barbecue ban as UK wildfires hit record
Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls on retailers to withdraw disposable barbecues as England and Wales record 1,017 wildfires this year, matching 2025's total.
Crisp shortage looms as potato harvest hit by drought
Britain's potato crop is shrivelling due to multiple heatwaves, leading to a potential crisp shortage and higher prices. Farmers struggle with irrigation as the UK faces its hottest summer on record.
Shops urged to withdraw disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
PM Andy Burnham urges all retailers to pull disposable barbecues as England and Wales see record wildfire numbers, with 1,017 fires this year.
£50m Newcastle pedestrianisation plan shelved amid turmoil
A £50m plan to pedestrianise Newcastle city centre was unveiled in 2021 but never came to fruition. Grey Street was revamped, Blackett Street's ban was shelved, and now the Lib Dem council faces calls for a rethink.
Two kittiwakes die after rescue from Newcastle hotel netting
Two kittiwakes rescued from netting at a Newcastle Quayside hotel have died. The incident on Tuesday evening involved Blyth Wildlife Rescue and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Greater Manchester bin collections change amid heatwave
Thousands of homes in Greater Manchester face bin collection changes this week as crews start earlier due to forecast highs of 32C. Bury and Tameside have confirmed schedule changes.
Burnham urges shops to pause disposable barbecue sales amid heatwave
Andy Burnham urged retailers to pause disposable barbecue sales after chairing an emergency Cobra meeting over the fifth heatwave, warning of wildfire risks and considering a summer ban.
Burnham urges shops to pause disposable barbecue sales after Cobra meeting
Andy Burnham has urged all retailers to pause disposable barbecue sales to prevent wildfires, as the PM warned extreme heat could persist for weeks after a Cobra meeting.
Where have all the climate activists gone?
As the UK braces for 37°C heat and drought, overt climate activism has faded. Experts point to policy wins and shifting priorities.
Free autumn kids' gardening workshop at Dobbies Sandyholm
Dobbies' Sandyholm store invites young gardeners to a free 'Autumn Colours' workshop on September 6, featuring planting daffodil bulbs and autumn-themed activities.
Why dogs act strangely during a solar eclipse - and how to keep them safe
Dogs may show brief confusion during a solar eclipse, but most are unaffected. Experts advise keeping pets indoors and avoiding direct eye contact with the sun.
UK faces power shortfall during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces an electricity supply shortfall on Wednesday evening as a near-total solar eclipse cuts solar power generation, prompting grid operator warnings and potential payments to generators.
UK climate adaptation staff shortage revealed
Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff work on climate adaptation, leaving England 'desperately unprepared' for drought, heatwaves, and wildfires, a freedom of information request shows.
Florida datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn
A proposed 600MW datacenter in western Palm Beach County could harm the Everglades by increasing water temperatures and fueling toxic algal blooms, environmentalists warn.
Outdoor program steers at-risk youth from gang violence in Santa Rosa
LandPaths' outdoor violence-prevention program takes at-risk youth from Santa Rosa into nature, helping reduce gang involvement and offering first encounters with the land.
10 climate crisis policies Britain needs now
From rejecting North Sea drilling licences to making grey water reuse mandatory, 10 urgent policies Andy Burnham's government should consider to ready the country for climate impacts.
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