75% of drivers add 41 mins for scenic routes
Three quarters of motorists prefer scenic routes over fastest, willing to drive extra 41 minutes for better views, poll finds. Tempcover launches tool to find detours.
Category : Environment
Sydney's 'Four-Bus' Fatberg Could Keep Beaches Closed for Months
A fatberg the size of four buses at Sydney's Malabar plant could cause ongoing beach closures due to inaccessible congealed fats.
Public Warned to Avoid Injured Dolphin After Dorset Swimming Incident
Conservationists urge public to keep distance from injured dolphin Reggie after viral video shows swimmers interacting with it off Dorset coast.
Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in France and Spain
Nearly 4,000 evacuated in France as wildfires rage across France and Spain, with Macron calling it the toughest situation since WWII.
Dame Judi Dench urges council to reject Harrogate bottling plant expansion
Dame Judi Dench leads campaign against Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling plant expansion, which threatens community woodland planted by children.
Wales drought as UK battles heatwaves and wildfires
The whole of Wales is now in drought as the UK endures extreme heat, wildfires, and dry conditions expected to persist into autumn, with record temperatures and heat-associated deaths.
Gardening expert shares four essential heatwave plant care tips
Gardening expert Ryan Dowsell shares four essential tips for plant care during hot weather, including shading containers and proper watering techniques.
Northumberland Street works could last another month
The last stage of a long-running revamp for the North East’s busiest high street could take another month to complete, as Newcastle City Council hopes to finish by end of August.
Flies swarm UK homes in heatwave: how to get rid of them
Amid the fourth heatwave of 2026, UK homes face a fly invasion. Learn how to prevent and eliminate flies with hygiene, traps, and professional advice.
Scientists dismayed over Jodrell Bank closure fears
Leading space scientists express shock and dismay at funding cuts threatening Jodrell Bank Observatory, calling it devastating for astronomy. Jodrell Bank launches donations page.
‘Chase someone up?’: Climbers flout Indigenous site ban at Mount Arapiles
Rock climbers defy voluntary bans at Mount Arapiles over Indigenous heritage, sparking debate on access and cultural respect.
Alan Titchmarsh's top drought-resistant plants for UK heatwaves
Alan Titchmarsh's top five drought-resistant plants for low-maintenance gardens amid UK heatwaves, including Cistus, Helianthemum, Sedum, Eryngium, and Agapanthus.
Wales in drought as UK faces heatwaves and wildfires
Wales is now fully in drought after minimal rainfall in July, as the UK faces heatwaves, wildfires, and record temperatures, with experts warning conditions may persist into autumn.
McKinstry: Commonwealth Games damp squib, institution outdated
Leo McKinstry argues the underwhelming Glasgow 2026 Games reflect a Commonwealth mired in grievance, corruption, and mass migration to the UK.
Oxford University Press Apologises for 2003 Book on Shivaji After Court Case
Oxford University Press India apologises for unverified claims in 2003 book on warrior king Shivaji after court order.
Refillable Hotel Toiletries: Marginal Green Gain, Experts Say
Experts argue refillable hotel toiletries offer only marginal environmental benefits, as energy use and food waste are bigger issues.
Endangered sawfish at risk from plan to double water extraction from WA's Fitzroy River
WA government plans to double groundwater extraction from Fitzroy River, endangering sawfish populations; conservationists and Aboriginal groups urge caution.
Body of Bikram Lama repatriated to Nepal after 8 months
After eight months, the body of Bikram Lama, who died homeless in Sydney, will be repatriated to Nepal in coming days, a funeral director confirms.
France wildfires: 220,000 evacuated in biggest operation
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from wildfires across France, the biggest peacetime evacuation in the country's history, as flames threaten Bordeaux.
Farmers Brace for Super El Niño as Monsoon Delayed
In Odisha, farmers face a 'super' El Niño after a late monsoon. Crops failed during the last event; debt and water scarcity threaten livelihoods as Raja festival passed without rain.
UK fly infestations: Causes, impacts, and expert insights
Residents in Congleton, Sileby, and Llanelli battle summer fly swarms. Experts explain why flies are essential to ecosystems and how to address infestations without harming the environment.
Dungeon Lane: Beatles Nostalgia and Coastal Beauty
Paul McCartney's album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' draws tourists to the Speke end, but the southern shore offers birdlife, WWII relics, and salt industry remains.
Ukraine to Replace Lenin Statue with Cossack Chief Mazepa
Kyiv proposes replacing a toppled Lenin statue with Ivan Mazepa, a Cossack leader who fought for Ukrainian independence, sparking debate on national identity amid decolonisation.
Raindrops Travel Farther in Warmer World, Study Finds
Climate change is causing raindrops to travel up to 50 miles farther before falling, altering where precipitation occurs and raising water security concerns.
Quarter of young Africans see USAID cuts as positive
A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, saying losing foreign money will force leaders to solve own challenges, survey of 5,000 across 16 countries finds.
Reform plan to expand quarry in ancient Kent woodland
Reform-led Kent council voted to include Oaken Wood in mineral sites plan, potentially razing 40 hectares of ancient woodland for quarry expansion, sparking outcry.
Hummingbird hawk-moth sightings surge across UK
A surge in hummingbird hawk-moth sightings across the UK is attributed to hot weather, strong winds, and food scarcity in southern Europe, with experts predicting a bumper year.
Wildfires in Europe, US Climate War Calls for Sanctions
Wildfires in France and Spain force mass evacuations as Europe faces extreme heat. An opinion piece argues the US should face economic sanctions over climate inaction.
Far-right college Republicans gain ground as moderates splinter
Kai Schwemmer, a rightwing influencer, was appointed political director of the fast-growing College Republicans of America, reflecting a hard-right turn among campus GOP groups.
Civil War Death Site Dug Up for Landfill in El Salvador
Diggers work on landfill in San Francisco Ángulo where hundreds of bodies from 1981 massacres remain, despite legal fights and health warnings.
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