A large wildfire broke out near Mumbles Cricket Club on Tuesday evening, prompting a major emergency response. Smoke was visible for miles, but no injuries have been reported and the fire is not being treated as suspicious.
A major wildfire on the moors above Dovestones reservoir continues for a fourth day. Residents across Greater Manchester are urged to stay indoors as smoke spreads. Over 70 firefighters remain at the scene.
Joe McElderry joined Into the Light's Creative Call event in County Durham, urging support for creative industries. The initiative aims to address barriers like isolation and lack of investment, with over 19,000 participants engaged so far.
A 'tsunami cloud' caused panic on Hendaye beach in France as a 45C heatwave struck. Beachgoers fled the meteorological phenomenon, described as a 'sublime, but very unsettling' experience.
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Liverpool and Merseyside brace for a fourth heatwave as temperatures soar to 34°C, with extreme conditions lasting until the end of July, matching 1976 records.
The number of farms for sale in England has reached a 20-year high following Labour's inheritance tax on agricultural land, with 177 farms listed in the first half of 2026, a 16% increase on the five-year average.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue crews responded to a blaze on the Loop Line in Aintree, generating significant smoke. Residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. This follows major wildfires in North Wales over the weekend.
Dame Prue Leith has expressed fear for her son, Reform MP Danny Kruger, following the murder of Ann Widdecombe, calling the political climate ‘scary’ and lamenting the loss of civilised debate in the UK.
The UK has recorded 24 days exceeding 30°C in 2026, equalling the 1976 total that sparked drought. A third heatwave continues with temperatures forecast to reach 33°C.
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Graham McConnell, a former Trump adviser, has been promoting baseless conspiracy theories about US elections and COVID-19, according to a new report.
Aloysius, the beloved ginger cat of late MP Ann Widdecombe, is safe after being quickly removed from her Devon home. A management statement confirms he is well cared for.
Solva, a picturesque harbour village in Pembrokeshire, offers colourful houses, sandy beaches, boutique shops, and incredible seafood, making it one of the UK's prettiest villages.
Residents of Alsops Road in Ashford, Kent, report a relentless stench from a Southern Water pumping station, forcing some to take holidays to escape. Barry Jupp, 74, says the smell is 'all day, every day' and has driven him to Cornwall for relief.
Anti-monarchy activists from Republic snuck a photo of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein into Buckingham Palace's throne room, demanding 'What did you know?' in a major blow to Andrew.
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Readers share regional words for feeling hot or cold, from 'puthered' to 'shrammed,' 'scumfished,' and 'puggled,' alongside letters on art, football, and a cannabis-eating dog.
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leadership contender, reportedly compiling list of Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis versus those who don't, sparking internal party divisions.
Without urgent adaptation measures, climate-sceptic parties exploit floods and fires, creating a self-defeating spiral that undermines climate action, warns Laurie Laybourn.
Dua Lipa praised Albanian protesters opposing a Jared Kushner-backed resort on the Adriatic coast, calling their fight for environmental protection 'inspiring' during a Tirana concert.
A cartoon by Ella Baron depicts rising US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting geopolitical stakes and potential conflict over the strategic waterway.
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The government advises Britons to take simple steps like stocking supplies to boost resilience against potential national crises, including cyberattacks and pandemics.
A 72-year-old man was thrown into the air by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after the animal charged the crowd. The incident, caught on video, left the man with non-life-threatening injuries.
Manchester residents support plans to revamp Piccadilly Gardens, including removing concrete walls, adding greenery, a Welcome Pavilion, and more police to curb anti-social behaviour.
Residents at Bonnington Bond flats in Edinburgh advised to leave after fire risk found. Persimmon Homes offers temporary accommodation. 2024 blaze previously injured firefighters.
Malcolm Timbrell, 70, fears his wife Annette Kilgore, 69, died in wildfires that devastated Bédar, Spain, claiming 13 lives. The couple appeared on A Place in the Sun in 2023.
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Air quality in Stockport hits 'unhealthy' levels as moor fires burn; Mums for Lungs say families lack clear public health advice amid thick smoke.
Monty Don shared a video of his golden retriever Ned drinking bathwater to stay cool amid the UK heatwave, prompting fans to express concern for the 'poor baby'.
Welsh Water warns of unprecedented high demand due to hot weather, considering restrictions to protect supplies in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Hereford.
Six titanium-alloy pressure vessels washed up on Forrest Beach, Australia. Officials warn they may contain toxic hydrazine, a cancer-linked rocket propellant. A 50-metre exclusion zone was set up.
A human rights group has filed a complaint to the IOC alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino violated political neutrality rules, including over a red card overturn involving USA's Folarin Balogun after a call with Donald Trump.
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Labour's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate Bev Craig endorses Count Binface over Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, supporting the joke candidate's pledge to cap 99 Flake ice cream at 99p.
