Britons Sleeping in Kitchens to Escape Heat: Citizens Advice
One in six Britons are taking drastic action like sleeping in kitchens or booking hotels to cope with extreme heat, as Citizens Advice warns of a year-round housing crisis.
Category : Environment
Ancient Amazon society may have inspired El Dorado legend
Archaeologists using lidar have found 396 geoglyphs in the Amazon, revealing the Aquiry civilization, which may have numbered up to 3 million and inspired the El Dorado legend.
Queens Park Heywood: Boating Lake, BMX Track, Play Areas
Queens Park in Heywood is a Green Flag-awarded park with a boating lake, BMX track, two play areas, and a bandstand, praised as 'the best park in Greater Manchester'.
One in six sleeping in kitchen to cope with heatwaves
One in six Britons are taking drastic action like sleeping in the kitchen or booking hotels to cope with heatwaves, Citizens Advice has found, calling for government action.
Speke campaign grows after ECHO report
A campaign to improve Liverpool's 'forgotten' Speke community is gaining pace after an ECHO report, with new community group forming and a meeting planned.
Kent drought turns fields into dusty western landscape
Kent's fields resemble a Texas ranch after weeks without rain, as drought and heatwaves grip England, with hosepipe bans affecting millions.
Deadhead Roses in August for Bigger, Longer-Lasting Blooms
Deadheading roses in early August encourages bigger, longer-lasting flowers into autumn by redirecting energy from hips to new blooms.
Tackle Far-Right and Root Causes of Poverty
Glasgow must address far-right violence and underlying poverty to prevent extremism, as anti-immigration protest turns violent.
UK School Uniform Rule Change Set for September 2026
From September 2026, UK schools must limit branded uniform items to three per child (four with a tie) to cut costs, as many parents remain unaware of the change.
Welsh Gardeners Urged to Use Homemade Weed Spray
Gardening experts recommend a homemade spray of vinegar, washing-up liquid, and water to tackle patio and driveway weeds without chemicals this summer.
Natural Homemade Spray Banishes Patio Weeds
Experts recommend a natural mix of white vinegar, washing-up liquid, and water to eliminate patio weeds effectively without harsh chemicals.
Bird Flu Fears Drive Egg Price Spike as Farmers Boost Biosecurity
Poultry farmers fear a single H5 bird flu infection could wipe out flocks and double egg prices, prompting industry-wide biosecurity measures.
Paint Fences Light Grey to Make Gardens Feel Bigger: Titchmarsh
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh says painting fences a light colour, especially grey, can make gardens feel bigger and help plants stand out.
Paint fences this colour to make garden feel bigger: Titchmarsh
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh says painting fences a light colour, like medium or light grey, can make a medium-sized garden feel bigger by drawing the eye to plants.
County Durham farm with bouncy Highland cattle is ideal day out
Hall Hill Farm in County Durham, an award-winning attraction, delights visitors with bouncy Highland cattle, tractor rides, and a mega slide, with ticket discounts until September 1.
PhysiquePro Gym Expands to Ponteland with Six-Figure Investment
PhysiquePro, a Newcastle boutique gym brand, is expanding to Ponteland following a six-figure investment from the North East Elevate Fund, with opening set for August 17.
One in Six Britons Sleeping in Kitchen to Beat Heat
One in six Britons are taking drastic action like sleeping in kitchens or booking hotels to cope with heatwaves, Citizens Advice finds, urging government action.
Sheep wool could make seaweed farming plastic free
Queen's University Belfast engineers have developed wool ropes from Whiteface Dartmoor sheep for seaweed farming, replacing plastic and creating a circular solution.
Shower head limescale dissolves in 1 hour with 35p product
Limescale on shower heads can be dissolved in an hour using distilled white vinegar, costing just 35p, according to bathroom expert Brian Toward.
Met Office drought maps reveal UK's dire rain shortage
New Met Office maps show rainfall 65% below average in July, with soil moisture at 1% in parts of England, as farmers warn of food shortages.
Grandad's 460-Mile Walk Raises £54k for Cancer Charities
John Parry, 78, from Pontypool, is walking 460 miles across Britain to raise £75,000 for four cancer charities, becoming a viral sensation as 'Welsh Grandad'.
Aldi introduces UV-tagged milk bottles in recycling pilot
Aldi launches an eight-week pilot with Arla and Polytag using invisible UV-tagged labels on milk bottles to track packaging through the UK's recycling system.
Three Midlife Habits Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years
NYU Langone study finds normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 45 to 65 can keep dementia at bay for over a decade.
Wishaw MSP Welcomes £821k Summer of Sport Funding
Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson has welcomed £821,000 for North Lanarkshire from the Scottish Government’s Summer of Sport programme, part of nearly £12 million awarded to local authorities across Scotland.
El-Sayed offers Democrats a template to beat Trumpism
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign shows Democrats how to reclaim nationalism and populism, and turn GOP money advantages against them.
Climate change demands new planting choices
England's changing climate means native-only planting is outdated; we must adapt with drought-tolerant species, says a letter writer.
Pakistan imposes severe restrictions on international media
Pakistan imposes severe new restrictions on international media, barring reporting outside Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, sparking backlash from journalist groups.
Michigan nominates first trans woman for legislature
Joanna Whaley, a former megachurch pastor who endured conversion practices, wins Democratic primary, becoming the first transgender nominee for Michigan's state legislature.
Coltness Kids Petition for New Playpark After Summer Search
Children and parents in Coltness have launched a petition urging North Lanarkshire Council to install a new play area, citing the lack of local playgrounds.
Greek Olympic stadium shelters dogs rescued from wildfires
An Olympic stadium in Greece shelters over 110 dogs rescued from wildfires. Vets assess injuries, and hopes rise for reunions with owners.
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