England and Wales Suffer Driest July on Record
England and Wales had their driest July since 1836, with southern England seeing its driest month ever, amid extreme heat and drought.
Category : Environment
Guga hunt licence refused by NatureScot for 2026
NatureScot has refused a licence for the annual guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing potential adverse impact on gannet populations.
Simple Watering Method Keeps Plants Alive While Away
Gardener Michael Griffiths shares a free, gadget-free method using a bucket, string, and rock to water plants while on holiday, a trick that 'really works'.
England and Wales Driest July on Record
England and Wales had their driest July since 1836, with southern England seeing its driest month ever, amid extreme summer weather and drought.
Pizza receipt leads to £20k fine for fly-tipping firm
A furniture firm was fined £20,000 after a pizza receipt found in fly-tipped waste led investigators to their door.
Campaign to save 125-year-old bowls club from eviction
More than 500 people have signed a petition to save the Mitre Bowls Club in Norwich from eviction, as Church of England landlords plan to turn the green into a café.
Free school meals: Universal Credit change from September 2026
From September 2026, all Universal Credit claimants in England will qualify for free school meals, removing the £7,400 income cap, potentially saving families up to £495 per child annually.
Great white sharks 'already in UK' as they move north
New research shows great white sharks are moving further north, with experts saying they are 'already here' in UK waters. Climate change is forcing them to seek cooler temperatures.
Pygmy hippo arrives early at Edinburgh Zoo, fans want Neeps
A baby pygmy hippo arrived early at Edinburgh Zoo, and social media users are urging keepers to call the newborn Neeps to match sister Haggis.
Travel Chaos Across Europe as Wildfires Hit Italy Greece
Red alert warnings in Italy disrupt European travel for 1.6 million UK tourists, as Greece battles wildfires and Hungary faces a nuclear shutdown.
Shoppers warned of higher prices and shortages from drought
Drought-hit farmers warn shoppers face higher food prices and shortages as the NFU urges government support for farm reservoirs amid the driest July on record.
PETA urges Aberaeron to swap Mackerel Fiesta for Cabbage
Animal rights group PETA has urged Aberaeron Yacht Club to swap its annual Mackerel Fiesta for a Cabbage Fiesta, offering a giant papier mache vegetable.
Simple garden job doubles flowers this summer
Deadheading faded blooms now can double the flowers on roses and dahlias this summer, and the simple job takes minutes, says expert Adam Kirtland.
Citric acid for £2.50 banishes kettle limescale
Citric acid, costing around £2.50, removes limescale from kettles in minutes – an online cleaning fan demonstrates the method in an Instagram video.
What you can legally do if you see a dog locked in a hot car
The RSPCA warns dogs can die in hot cars. Here is what you can legally do if you spot a dog trapped in a sweltering vehicle, including when you can break in.
Activists demand black pudding championships go vegan
Animal rights activists have demanded the World Black Pudding Championships go vegan, saying the tradition of throwing blood sausages is cruel to pigs.
England heat health alerts as temperatures could hit 35C
Swathes of England are under heat health alerts as temperatures could reach 35C on Monday, with warnings of pressure on the NHS and a risk to vulnerable people.
Mulch Hydrangeas in August to Keep Blooms Longer
Mulching hydrangeas in August keeps their shallow roots hydrated, extends blooms into autumn, and cuts down on watering, says gardening expert Anne Gibson.
Supermarkets urged to ban edible food waste amid crisis
Campaigners call for a law banning supermarkets from throwing away edible food after research found UK grocers waste food equivalent to 350 million meals a year.
DWP: 59 eye and ear conditions qualify for £748 PIP
The DWP has confirmed 59 eye and ear conditions that qualify for PIP, with eligible claimants able to receive up to £748 a month.
Apples and Pears: Leave Them Out for Birds in August
Gardening experts recommend leaving apples and pears out for birds this August, offering a vital food source for young families and ground feeders.
Hoo Zoo Fire: Telford Zoo Closed, No Animals Harmed
Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford is closed after a fire broke out, with no animals or staff harmed, the zoo confirmed as firefighters remain on site.
England under heat alerts as temperatures to reach 35C
Amber heat health alerts cover swathes of England, with the Met Office predicting 35C on Monday and the UKHSA warning of extra NHS pressure.
Your legal rights to water plants during a hosepipe ban
Drought has been declared across seven UK regions, with more than 20 million households under hosepipe bans. Here is how to water your garden legally.
Monty Don's easy task to fully ripen tomatoes this month
Gardening expert Monty Don says stripping lower leaves and cutting watering will help tomatoes ripen fully this month, extending the harvest window.
DWP to revoke licences from October with two-month warning
Driving licences will be cancelled from October under new DWP powers targeting benefit fraud and debt, with claimants issued a two-month warning.
Deadhead now for double flowers, expert says
Gardening expert Adam Kirtland says deadheading seed heads now can double blooms on favourite plants, with the quick job taking just minutes.
Monty Don's August Tomato Task for a Fully Ripe Harvest
Gardening expert Monty Don reveals simple August tasks to help tomatoes fully ripen, including stripping leaves and reducing watering for a better harvest.
LGBT+ charity urges MPs to act quickly on conversion ban
LGBT+ charity Just Like Us urges MPs to act 'quickly and decisively' on draft conversion practices ban after eight years of delays leaving LGBT+ youth exposed.
Neighbours Using Your Wheelie Bin Is Fly-Tipping
Using someone else's wheelie bin without permission is technically fly-tipping, and councils can fine you between £150 and £400 for bin stuffing.
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