Puggled, Scumfished or Shrammed: Regional Words for Extreme Weather
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.
Category : Environment
Badenoch Targets Tory MPs Over Climate Beliefs
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.
Burnham Must Act Fast on Climate to Avoid Derailment Doom Loop
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 Calls Albanian Protests Inspiring
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.
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Ella Baron Cartoon: Strait of Hormuz Tensions
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.
Britons Urged to Prepare for National Crises
The government advises Britons to take simple steps like stocking supplies to boost resilience against potential national crises, including cyberattacks and pandemics.
Grandfather Tossed Into Air by Bison in Yellowstone
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.
Piccadilly Gardens Revamp: Manchester Backs Major Overhaul
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.
Edinburgh flats fire risk: residents told to leave
Residents at Bonnington Bond flats in Edinburgh advised to leave after fire risk found. Persimmon Homes offers temporary accommodation. 2024 blaze previously injured firefighters.
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A Place in the Sun Guest Fears Wife Died in Spain Wildfires
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.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Greater Manchester: Mums Demand Warnings
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 Gives Ned Update as UK Heatwave Continues
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 Considers All Options Amid High Demand
Welsh Water warns of unprecedented high demand due to hot weather, considering restrictions to protect supplies in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Hereford.
Metal Orbs on Beach Are Hazardous Rocket Debris
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.
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IOC Complaint Alleges Infantino Breached Political Neutrality
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.
Bev Craig Backs Count Binface Against Farage in Clacton By-election
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.
Newcastle Council to Conduct Fresh Cemetery Safety Checks
Newcastle City Council will inspect headstones in four cemeteries to avoid repeating the distress caused by laying flat over 2,300 memorials since 2023.
82 Welsh Parks Among Best in UK with Record Green Flag Awards
Wales has achieved a record 330 Green Flag Awards in 2026, including 82 parks listed as among the best in the UK, with the highest number of community awards globally for the third year running.
UK to Urge Public to Stockpile Food and Water for Emergencies
The UK government will launch a 'national resilience campaign' urging Brits to stock up on food and water to prepare for Russian cyber attacks, extreme weather, and other emergencies.
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Met Office verdict on storms and rain for Thursday
The Met Office says rain and thunderstorms are possible in southern England on Wednesday and Thursday, but many will see no rain. Temperatures peak at 30-32C.
Miles Owen on Dad Clive Slowing Down and Farm Future
Miles Owen opens up about his dad Clive 'slowing down' as he balances helping on the family farm with joining brother Reuben's groundworks business in a repeat of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales.
1,000+ Oppose Pontyclun Data Centre Plans
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition opposing a proposed data centre near Pontyclun in Rhondda Cynon Taf, citing concerns over jobs, noise, energy costs, and environmental impact.
UK Warns Public to Stockpile Food and Water Amid Russian Cyber Fears
Britons will be advised to stockpile food, water, and medicine as part of a government campaign to prepare for potential Russian cyber attacks, with a hybrid attack possible as early as next year.
10 Nations Unite for European Anti-Ballistic Missile Defence
Ukraine and nine other countries, including the UK, Germany, and France, announce a joint programme to build a shared European anti-ballistic missile defence capability, leveraging Ukraine's wartime experience.
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GB Grid Operator Probes Whistleblower Blackout Cover-Up Claims
GB grid operator Neso hires external lawyers to investigate whistleblower claims that staff were told to avoid paper trails during June heatwave, risking blackouts to protect reputation.
Western US Faces Water Bankruptcy as Colorado River Dries
The western US is running out of water due to pollution, overpopulation, and climate change, threatening a 'water bankruptcy'. The Colorado River Basin, which sustains 40 million people, is drying up, sparking conflicts over its future.
Alonso Optimistic He Can Succeed at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's sixth permanent manager in four years, says he is optimistic he can succeed at the club by making only a few changes, despite the recent coaching carousel and squad challenges.
Trump Shrinks Two Utah National Monuments Held Sacred by Tribes
Donald Trump has approved sharp reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, cutting 'close to a million and a half acres each' and opening land to developers and the oil industry.
Zelenskyy seeks 300 Patriots; EU, UK sanction Russia for cyber-attacks
Ukraine's Zelenskyy pushes for 300 Patriot missiles for winter as Freyja missile shield project launched. EU and UK impose sanctions on Russian cyber attackers. Day 1,602 of war.
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Pauline Hanson's UK Trip: Local Reaction
Pauline Hanson's UK visit sparks controversy among locals. The Australian far-right politician's presence has drawn protests and mixed reactions across the country.
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