John Swinney has been branded 'irresponsible' for urging PM Andy Burnham to reconsider plans for a Chinese-owned wind turbine factory at Ardersier, which the UK Government blocked over security concerns.
A new map reveals Britain's worst wildfire hotspots as Andy Burnham chairs an emergency COBRA meeting. Nearly 1,000 wildfires have hit England and Wales this year, with temperatures set to reach 38C.
UK households are urged to avoid using washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on August 12 as a solar eclipse cuts solar power generation.
Councillors approved a community asset transfer, allowing Wishaw Men's Shed to buy Gowkthrapple Community Centre for £10,000, enabling extended hours and wider community use.
Gordon Woods, 71, who fought for justice after abuse at Celtic Boys Club, has died after a battle with chronic lung disease. His death was confirmed by the Spotlight Abuse Campaign.
At least 11 human skeletons have been discovered during refurbishment of Queensgate roundabout in Peterborough, believed to be from a Victorian cemetery closed in 1858.
Families in Co Armagh gathered to watch the partial solar eclipse, with the planetarium packed out. The Moon is set to cover more than 90% of the Sun, the deepest since 1999.
Adding Worcestershire sauce to baked beans while cooking transforms the dish, cutting sweetness and boosting flavour, according to The Express.
Adding Worcestershire sauce to baked beans while cooking transforms the dish, cutting sweetness and adding savoury depth. This simple addition uses cupboard staples to elevate a classic comfort food.
Leprosy cases are rising globally, with Florida hitting a record 36 in 2025. In the UK, experts warn red squirrels are affected, but human risk remains low.
Brits are making common recycling mistakes with crisp packets, handheld fans, bottles, tubs, and cartons. Experts say crisp packets should go in general waste, not recycling.
Eight-year-old Twiglet, Dogs Trust West Calder's longest-term resident, impressed during a staycation with handler Jason, boosting hopes of finding her forever family.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering banning disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires, as Britain faces its hottest summer on record and an emergency Cobra meeting is set for today.
Northumberland's council leader vows to take the A1 dualling campaign to Prime Minister Andy Burnham after the Government refuses to act, citing cost concerns.
Solar eclipse on August 12 could trigger strange animal behaviour, including mating tortoises and running giraffes, based on 2017 study.
As the UK faces its fifth heatwave, with temperatures up to 37°C, the government advises turning off non-essential electronics like TVs and laptops to reduce indoor heat.
A gardening expert advises dissolving Epsom salt in water to boost roses and tomatoes in August, as magnesium and sulphur aid growth and disease resistance.
Andy Burnham suggests banning disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires, as he chairs an emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat and fire risks across the UK.
Roses and tomatoes can be boosted in August with a simple Epsom salt watering solution, which provides magnesium and sulphur for healthier growth and disease resistance.
A devoted mother cat kept her kittens alive for three weeks in a 45°C boiler room in Pimlico before being rescued. Two have found homes; one awaits adoption.
Andy Burnham has said he will consider imposing a ban on disposable barbecues amid the risk of further wildfires as extreme heat continues to grip parts of the UK.
Dog owners are urged to adjust evening walks during the UK's most substantial solar eclipse since 1999, as experts warn of potential anxiety in sensitive dogs.
Andy Burnham will consider banning disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires as extreme heat continues, with Cobra meeting set for Wednesday.
Dobbies' Livingston store hosts free 'Autumn Colours' workshop for kids on September 6, teaching about seasonal changes and planting daffodil bulbs.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has put a ban on disposable barbecues on the table following devastating wildfires in the UK and Europe, as the fifth heatwave continues.
A key Government adviser has warned 'this is as good as it gets' for the heat and drought-ravaged UK without action to drive down climate emissions.
Disabled people and those with long-term conditions can register until August 21 for 15 workshops shaping PIP's future under the Timms Review, which found PIP 'no longer fit for purpose'.
Two men carried 50 litres of 'legal hosepipe water' 51 miles from Brighton to London, where a hosepipe ban is in force, to protest water companies' unfair bans and help gardeners.
Greenland sharks, the longest-living vertebrates, have prowled UK waters since the 1600s. One female may have been born around 1627, before Newton.
Stew Pond in Surrey has dried up amid drought conditions affecting nearly three quarters of England and all of Wales, with a fifth heatwave expected.