The River Irwell in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, has turned a milky green colour after an unidentified substance was dumped into the water, with a local councillor suspecting an organised dump.
Michael Sheen says filming 'Buried', a BBC documentary on chemical contamination in Wales, was 'scary', as he unearthed a scandal with a devastating legacy.
Droughts were forecast decades ago, but water companies failed to act, leaving England vulnerable to water shortages, a new report reveals.
The UK government has scrapped the 'aim to permit' principle, giving councils greater power to reject new gambling venues, a victory for communities.
A paddleboarder in Florida struck an alligator with his paddle to free a woman it had bitten in the Silver River, then used a rope as a tourniquet.
The Guardian view on wildfires: firefighters can't handle this crisis alone. As climate change fuels more intense blazes, the burden on crews is unsustainable, requiring a broader societal response.
Natural Resources Wales has lifted a partial suspension notice on AMG Resources Limited in Llanelli after significant improvements were made to address a fly infestation that made residents ill.
Bigger boats crossing the Channel are a warning sign that people smugglers will keep adapting, says the Mirror, urging relentless international pressure and supply-chain disruption.
Aldi is backing foodbanks' call for donations of everyday essentials this summer, revealing the most-needed items through charity partner Neighbourly.
The UK is set for its warmest summer on record, with Andy Burnham under pressure to call an emergency COBRA meeting amid drought and wildfires.
As temperatures rise, flies and maggots can invade bins, but cinnamon and cayenne pepper can deter them. A DIY expert shares the simple method.
A major incident has been declared as fire crews battle several significant wildfires across south Wales, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
The Met Office advises against exercising dogs between 11am and 3pm on Thursday as an amber extreme heat warning is issued for parts of England.
Firefighters battle New Forest wildfire for days; UK on track for hottest summer, with drought declared in most of England.
Supreme court justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from fossil fuel interests since 2005, according to a new analysis, prompting calls for his recusal from an upcoming climate case.
The remains of the lost village of Nether Hambleton have been uncovered by low water levels at Rutland Water reservoir, as the UK braces for its warmest summer on record.
As a heatwave looms, flies and maggots threaten bins. A DIY expert reveals cayenne pepper and cinnamon can repel them effectively.
Hundreds of displaced families in Gaza City live in overcrowded tents where temperatures can exceed 50C, with clean water scarce and skin diseases spreading, aid workers report.
Diddly Squat Farm has been pictured in drought conditions, with fields barren and brown, as 71.3% of England faces drought and heat health alerts loom.
Ex-NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus describes seeing a solar eclipse from space, as the UK prepares for a deep partial eclipse on August 12, blocking 90-96% of the sun.
North Tyneside Council's Labour group welcomes national plans giving councils more powers to reject gambling venues, following controversial approval of a 24-hour slots casino in North Shields.
An unidentified substance turned the River Irwell milky green on August 8, with a councillor suspecting an organised dump; the Environment Agency is investigating and has taken samples.
Exclusive satellite imagery reveals how London's parks and gardens have turned from green to brown amid record heatwaves and drought, with temperatures set to hit 35C on Thursday.
Martin Rowson's cartoon highlights Britain's drought and water company failures, urging action on leaks and infrastructure.
Trump signed an executive order to reduce recommended childhood vaccines, including breaking MMR into separate shots, despite lack of evidence and legal challenges.
Meteorite hunters are scouring New Zealand's South Island after a fireball streaked across the sky, with fragments likely scattered near a small town.
AD Carson, a hip-hop professor, argues that Tuskegee University's newly enforced dress code banning durags and bonnets reinforces anti-Blackness and the politics of respectability.
Guardian reporters field reader questions on fossil fuel profits, climate crisis, and the transition to clean energy, providing expert analysis and context.
Adam McKenzie, 97, one of only two surviving Korean War veterans in Scotland, returned to the national memorial he helped create on the 73rd anniversary of the conflict's end.
St Abb's Head in the Scottish Borders offers a coastal walk with wildlife, a Harry Styles music video connection, and scenic views.