Alan Titchmarsh's October bulbs: Tulips and alliums for spring
Alan Titchmarsh recommends planting tulips and alliums in October, sharing tips on depth, spacing, and how to create stunning spring displays.
Category : Environment
Binman reveals correct way to dispose of used cooking oil at home
A binman has shared the correct method for disposing of used cooking oil at home, warning it should not go in the food waste caddy.
Canary Islands beach sewage warning for families
Families visiting the Canary Islands this half-term are warned that swimming in polluted beaches has 'never been as dangerous', with beach closures due to sewage and health complaints.
Fossil fuel firms get $190bn in tax breaks after Trump donation call
Fossil fuel industry secured an estimated $190bn in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade after responding to Trump's pre-election donation call, leaving taxpayers with higher bills, a Senate report says.
Mum fears she poisoned kids with garden veg in PFOA-hit village
A Lancashire mum fears she poisoned her children with home-grown veg after blood tests showed nearly 70% of villagers had high PFOA forever chemicals linked to cancer.
Lancashire residents have cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' in blood
Blood tests on 49 Lancashire residents near the Hillhouse chemical factory found elevated PFOA levels in almost 70%, placing them at higher risk of health problems.
UK pledges £5m to Somalia for El Niño flood preparedness
The UK has announced £5 million in new humanitarian funding to help vulnerable communities in Somalia prepare for anticipated El Niño-related flooding during the October to December Deyr rainy season, benefiting up to 600,000 people.
Fire tears through community garden in Hackney, east London
Firefighters tackled a blaze that destroyed multiple structures at a community garden in Hackney, east London, on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported.
Gary Numan backs World Cup 2030 boycott over Morocco dog cull
Gary Numan joins the International Animal Coalition in calling for a boycott of World Cup 2030 over the alleged mass killing of street dogs in Morocco.
Seasonal Transition Recipes: Summer to Autumn Cooking
Discover dishes that bridge the gap between crisp salads and hearty stews, perfect for the unpredictable weather of late summer and early autumn.
Gardener settles debate on pruning hydrangeas in September
Expert Michael Griffiths warns against pruning bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas in September, but says smooth and panicle varieties like Annabelles can be cut back now.
Met Office warns El Niño is biggest event in 100 years
Met Office expert Adam Scaife says El Niño is the strongest on record, with Pacific sea surface temperatures 3.05C above average, already causing global impacts.
Hackney garden fire caused by electrical fault
A community garden in Hackney was damaged by fire on Wednesday night, with explosions heard and nearby residents evacuated. The blaze is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault in a meter.
Kayaking charity transforms lives of young Londoners
Laburnum Boat Club in Hackney uses water sports to build wellbeing and confidence in up to 2,000 children a year, including Elsa, who won silver at the London Youth Games. The charity is one of five backed by the Standard's £500,000 Sporting Chance campai
JoAnn Fabrics fans seek co-op to fill void left by private equity
US crafters are exploring member-owned co-ops to replace JoAnn Fabrics, bankrupted by private equity in 2025, aiming to preserve small businesses and skills.
Backlash over Anant Ambani professorship at Newcastle University
Newcastle University appointed Anant Ambani, heir to an Indian oil and gas fortune, as professor of sustainability, sparking conservationist backlash.
Alan Titchmarsh names the best spring bulbs to plant right now
Alan Titchmarsh says now is the time to plant tulips and alliums, promising a riot of colour in beds and borders next spring.
Feed Blackbirds Pears in October to Keep Them Flocking
Blackbirds become more visible in October as autumn arrives. Leaving pears in your garden can keep them flocking back, according to the RSPB.
Court challenge launched against Woodside gas extension over climate and rock art fears
Conservation and heritage groups challenge Australian government's approval of Woodside gas extension over climate and rock art damage.
Indigenous leaders warn energy transition must not be 'excuse to plunder' territories
Indigenous leaders at a Colombia conference warn the clean energy shift must not become an excuse to exploit their lands or extract minerals.
Lawn care expert explains how to fix brown patches and restore a healthy green turf
Jonathan Hill from Rolawn explains what causes brown patches on lawns, how to diagnose them, and the best ways to treat and prevent turf damage.
Martin Lewis-backed tip: take photo by October 1 at home
Energy bills rise for millions on October 1. Households urged to submit meter readings by that date to avoid being overcharged, a tip backed by Martin Lewis.
Adrian Chiles: My veg patch is a chard jungle and now it's chard for every meal
Adrian Chiles sowed more chard after a poor crop, but after a neighbour watered his garden while he was away, his veg patch became a chard jungle, and now he's eating it for breakfast, lunch and supper.
South Wales mum stockpiles supplies amid war fears
A South Wales mother has stockpiled nearly three months of food and supplies, citing global food insecurity and fears of a new world war, and runs a 15,000-member prepper community.
Oven grease banished with 1 simple item, says cleaning guru
A cleaning guru transformed a two-year-old grimy oven using Easy-Off Fume Free Oven Cleaner, not baking soda or vinegar, sharing her step-by-step method.
Reform council refuses anti-racism red landmark campaign
Reform-led Sunderland City Council has refused to light up landmarks red for Show Racism the Red Card's Wear Red Day, citing the charity founder's political bias.
Litelok: A Productivity Hero Business Wales Needs More Of
Litelok, a Swansea lock maker, is a 'productivity hero' business, growing turnover per employee from £45,000 to £350,000, according to a report by Economic Intelligence Wales.
M&S, New Look, Sainsbury's and Oxfam join textile recycling project
M&S, New Look, Sainsbury's and Oxfam have partnered with Circle-8 on The Circuit, a textile recycling project to recover and sort non-reusable textiles for conversion into fibres for new clothes.
Hinkley Point B evacuation plans scaled back as decommissioning looms
Emergency evacuation plans for Hinkley Point B have been scaled back, with the detailed emergency planning zone removed and the outline planning zone reduced to 1km as the site moves towards decommissioning.
King Charles visits Peterhead Port for renewable energy tour
King Charles arrived at Peterhead Port on Tuesday to meet organisations involved in the local energy ecosystem, highlighting the transition to renewable energy.
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