Sadiq Khan: A Master of Self-Advancement, Not Mayoral Duty
Political correspondent Aaron Newbury argues Sadiq Khan excels at self-promotion, not governance, citing Ulez and grooming gang scandals.
Category : Environment
Prepare Your Garden for a Heatwave Before Your Holiday
Before heading off on holiday, prepare your garden for the heatwave with expert tips: move plants from direct sun, use self-watering globes, deadhead blooms, and mulch borders.
Calls for boats to collect nurdles after River Tyne crash
Volunteers demand boats to collect spilled nurdles from River Tyne, warning of wildlife risk and calling for national emergency response.
FM Rhun ap Iorwerth Calls Gaza Actions Genocide
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams publicly label Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide at the National Eisteddfod, viewing the Gaza Genocide Tapestry.
South West Water announces new hosepipe ban for Devon and Cornwall
South West Water confirms a hosepipe ban for Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly from Saturday, citing dry weather and high demand.
Solar Eclipse 2026: Colander Is Safest Way to View
UK's fullest solar eclipse in 54 years occurs Wednesday; experts warn sunglasses unsafe, recommend colander projection.
Perthshire Brewing Brothers Open First Pub in Perth
Wasted Degrees, founded by Pitlochry brothers, opens its first pub in Perth's former BrewDog bar, marking a milestone after 10 years of growth.
Loch Leven car park weekend closure called excessive
NatureScot will close Burleigh Sands car park on weekends to curb anti-social behaviour, but Perthshire councillors call the move excessive and urge a rethink.
Frances Tophill's 'unusual' plant is a top performer
Gardeners' World presenter Frances Tophill praises Indigofera pendula, an ornamental indigo flowering since May, as a top performer in her garden.
Perth sports centre campaign hits 7,000 signatures
Campaign to save Perth's Glover Street sports centre gains momentum with over 7,000 petition signatures after Perth Show stall.
Vet's Top Three Dog Breeds to Consider Owning
Veterinary surgeon Tom Carter recommends Greyhound, Labrador, and Border Terrier as top dog breeds, citing their temperament and health, in a viral Instagram video.
Binman: Plastic Hangers Belong in General Waste, Not Recycling
A binman with 13 years' experience warns against putting plastic hangers in recycling bins, advising they go in general waste or be donated instead.
Burnham may overhaul UK electric vehicle mandate targets
New PM Andy Burnham could water down UK's ZEV Mandate targets after industry pressure, with a review expected to cut the 80% electric car sales goal by 2030.
Kitchen Scraps for Garden: Eggshells and Banana Skins
UK households are urged to stop binning eggshells and banana skins, as these scraps can boost garden soil health and plant growth, according to gardening experts.
Wimbledon streets 'filthy' as heatwave exposes grime
Wimbledon town centre pavements are stained and grimy due to lack of rain and high footfall, prompting residents to call them 'filthy' and 'messy'.
Scotland's 'penis woods' to be felled after 1800s planting
Castle Crawford Wood, known as the 'Cock of the North', is being felled due to unsafe trees, but will be replanted.
33% of Parents Work from Playgrounds in Childcare Crisis
New research shows 33% of parents take work calls from playgrounds this summer, highlighting the childcare crisis. Eilidh Dorgan reports on the financial strain and lack of support.
Cat Litter Hack for Patio Stains: Expert Tips
Cat litter can remove tough oil and grease stains from patios, but avoid vinegar on natural stone, warns paving expert Andy McLaughlin.
Designer's 10 Tips to Make Your Garden Look Expensive
Designer Sara Parker shares 10 budget-friendly tips to transform your garden into a luxurious space, from water features to focal points.
Loch Tay trout farm expansion raises phosphorus concerns
Kames Fish Farming seeks to double phosphorus discharge at Loch Tay trout farm, sparking safety and ecological concerns from residents and Loch Tay Association.
Mallorca Braces for Second Anti-Tourism Protest in Sóller
Mallorca faces a second anti-tourism protest in Sóller on August 8, after July's march drew 30,000 and ended in rubber bullet clashes.
Soho crackdown: vertical drinking limits only tip of iceberg
Westminster Council faces backlash over Soho pub plans, but claims Met Police are the biggest barrier to nightlife, with licensing policy under scrutiny.
UK households urged to stop recycling plastic hangers
UK households are urged to stop putting plastic clothes hangers in recycling bins, as binman Ashley warns they belong in general waste.
Fury as cheeky 'Willy Woods' landmark gets chop
Motorists slam decision to fell penis-shaped forest near M74; fans demand 're-erection' after 'fircumcision'.
UK braces for 36C heat as health alerts issued
Temperatures could hit 36C in parts of England next week as heatwave conditions return, with heat health alerts in place for large areas.
HMRC letters to DWP claimants over tax credit errors
HMRC is contacting some DWP claimants due to incorrect finalised status on tax credit awards, generating finalised award notices.
Brazilian beef could flood UK after EU ban
British farmers fear cheap Brazilian beef could flood the UK after the EU banned imports over antibiotic concerns, undercutting local producers.
Reform's High Street Claims: A Critical Look
Reform's Zia Yusuf links vape shops, nail bars, and barbers to money laundering, but the real issue is taxation and red tape killing British high streets.
UK braced for 36C heat as health alerts issued
Temperatures are set to reach 36C in parts of East Anglia and south-east England by Thursday, with heat health alerts in place for large parts of England.
Welsh gardeners told to avoid common lawn mistake in drought
Gardeners in drought-hit Wales are urged to leave brown lawns alone, as grass is dormant and will recover when rain returns.
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