Cunningham: Trans-sports rallies not a Fever distraction
Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham says rallies protesting her transgender sports comments aren't a distraction, with more planned outside WNBA games.
Category : Environment
Burnham vows to fix 'ridiculous' Manchester-Sheffield links
Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to fix 'ridiculous' Manchester-Sheffield transport links, including winding roads and a creaky rail service.
Lawn mower spring detox essential before first cut, expert advises
DIY expert urges Britons to give lawn mowers a 'spring detox' before the first cut to avoid patchy lawns.
Eight bikers fined £960 after lake cameras catch them
Eight motorcyclists from Devon each face two £60 fines after new ANPR cameras at Llyn Tegid, Bala, caught them stopping for ice cream.
Otways bushfire: Victorians urged to evacuate as blaze threatens to spread during heatwave
More than 1,000 homes in Victoria told to leave before sunset as Otways fire burns 9,400 hectares, with extreme heat forecast.
India records all 50 hottest cities on Earth during April heatwave
On April 27, all 50 of the world's hottest cities were in India, with temperatures reaching 46.2C. Experts warn of climate crisis and drought risks.
Universal Credit free school meals rule change
From September, all Universal Credit households in England will get free school meals regardless of income, saving up to £495 per child yearly.
Defra responds to dog walking heat petition
The Government has issued a statement saying existing laws protect pets, after 10,000 signed a petition to ban walking dogs in extreme heat.
Calls grow for northern accents on Bee Network buses
Calls are growing for northern accents to replace automated voices on Greater Manchester's Bee Network buses, backed by academics and politicians.
Chemical leak in California takes hopeful turn after crack found in tank
A pressure-relieving crack in a tank at a California aerospace facility may reduce risks from a chemical leak that forced 50,000 to evacuate.
Joe Swift: Plant daisies to combat August colour gap
Gardeners' World presenter Joe Swift advises planting daisies to tackle the 'August colour gap' as Britain's fourth heatwave turns gardens beige.
DWP bank holiday payment date change
Millions of DWP benefit payments due on August 31 2026 will be paid early on Friday August 28 due to the summer bank holiday with no action needed.
Suffolk wildfire: crews reduce appliances as appeal launched
Firefighters reduced appliances at Suffolk's Dunwich Heath wildfire after 'total devastation', as the National Trust launches a restoration appeal.
Storm Goretti: St Michael's Mount loses four-fifths of tree cover in 112mph gales
Storm Goretti caused severe damage to St Michael's Mount, felling 119 large trees and destroying 80% of its canopy. Gardener describes 'devastating' loss.
Wuhan hotel offers 'rent-a-dog' service to comfort lonely travellers
A Wuhan hotel lets guests rent a dog for £51 a night, offering companionship amid China's expanding pet economy and rising pet ownership.
Sharkzilla is a protective mother mako, not a mutant
A shark feared to be a radioactive mutant off New York is actually a pregnant mako; researchers also hunt 'Big Rose', maybe the biggest great white ever.
Man survives crocodile attack in Queensland by prising jaws off head
A 44-year-old man survived a crocodile attack in Queensland by prising the animal's jaws off his head, officials said.
Brits warned over £300 fine for picking blackberries
Blackberry pickers are being warned they could face fines of up to £300 for foraging in the wrong places, according to ecology experts at Arbtech.
£500 Boost: EV Charger Grants for Homes Without Driveways
Households without driveways can claim £500 towards an EV charge point, up from £350, under an extended OZEV grant scheme running to March 2027.
Plant drought-tolerant daisies to beat beige gardens
Gardener Joe Swift says planting drought-tolerant daisies such as black-eyed Susan and coneflower can revive gardens turned 'beige' by this summer's heatwaves.
Plastic food and drink packaging ‘world’s most common coastal litter’
Study finds plastic food and drink packaging is the most common coastal litter worldwide, with regional variations and international treaty talks in turmoil.
Surfer's narrow escape as shark bites board in half at Cabarita Beach
A surfer escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half at Cabarita Beach, prompting a temporary closure and drone surveillance.
Great Barrier Reef suffers biggest annual coral loss in decades, report finds
Report reveals biggest annual coral loss in two of three Great Barrier Reef regions since 1986, with scientists warning of a tipping point.
Brits Urged to Put Cucumber Peels in Gardens to Deter Wasps
Brits are urged to scatter cucumber peels in their gardens this weekend to deter wasps, as Met Office forecasts highs of 23C Saturday and 28C Sunday.
UK blueberry crop hits record high after warm spring
UK blueberry harvest up nearly a quarter after warmest spring on record, with record tonnage expected and sales rising 9%.
Taxpayers face £2.2m National Highways duplicate teams bill
Taxpayers face a £2.2m bill after National Highways ran two public affairs teams doing the same job, with external consultants hired alongside its in-house unit.
Badenoch pledges 1,000 rural officers to fight crime
Kemi Badenoch unveils Conservative plan for 1,000 dedicated rural police officers, tougher sentences and HRA repeal to tackle countryside crime.
Burnham urged to back supporters ownership model after FIFA row
The Co-operative Party is urging Andy Burnham to create a Supporters Direct 2.0 to hand power to fans, arguing private club ownership is 'fundamentally broken'.
Rescue Dog Charm Waits 461 Days for Forever Home at Battersea
Charm, a three-year-old greyhound, has spent 461 days at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, becoming the longest-staying rescue dog. Staff seek a quiet forever home.
Colombia's coffee boom leaves growers unable to find pickers
Colombian coffee growers face a paradox: record harvests and prices, but labour shortages leave crops rotting. Climate, conflict and migration threaten the industry.
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