Salford MP demands NHS-style social care system
Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey calls for a National Care Service based on need, not ability to pay, as Burnham promises to accelerate review.
Category : Environment
Suffolk wildfire: Major incident at Dunwich Heath
A major incident has been declared after a wildfire engulfed Dunwich Heath, a National Trust nature reserve near Sizewell B nuclear plant, forcing evacuation of a campsite.
Supermarket bosses urge action on food waste as vouchers cut
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose chiefs warn of rising holiday hunger and call for industry-wide effort to save 4.6 million tonnes of surplus food.
MPs Wear Wheat Badges in Commons for Back British Farming Day
MPs wear wheat sheaf badges in Commons for Back British Farming Day, urging support for UK agriculture and food self-sufficiency.
Water Industry's £104bn Spending Spree Faces Challenges
Water firms in England and Wales embark on record £104bn upgrade programme, but face contractor shortages and inflation amid regulatory overhaul.
6 Vegetables to Plant Now for Autumn Harvest, Gardeners' World Says
Gardeners' World shares six fast-growing vegetables to sow now in the UK while temperatures are high for a delicious autumn harvest, including carrots, turnips, and radishes.
Greenpeace installs mock wind farm at Trump's Scottish golf resort
Greenpeace activists install mock wind turbines at Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland to protest his fossil fuel stance.
Gardeners' World: Plant Now for Autumn Crops
Gardeners' World urges Brits to sow carrots, radishes, and more now for a delicious autumn crop. Expert tips on planting for extended harvest.
Six Fast-Growing Vegetables to Sow Now for Autumn Harvest
Gardeners' World recommends six fast-growing vegetables to sow now in UK gardens for a tasty autumn harvest as soil temperatures rise, before the first autumn frosts. Crops include carrots, turnips, radishes, and more.
Reindeer's Great Escape Triggers Major Emergency Response on Merseyside
A reindeer escaped from a Christmas event in Formby, sparking a major emergency response involving police, lifeboat, and Royal Marines.
Five Plants to Plant Before April to Aid Garden Wildlife
Add five plants before April to support bees and wildlife: catkin shrubs, honeysuckle, ground cover, hawthorn, and late-winter bloomers.
China Bans Japanese Seafood as Fukushima Wastewater Release Begins
Japan begins discharging Fukushima wastewater; China immediately bans all Japanese seafood imports amid backlash from neighbours and fishers.
Clooneys flee French home as wildfires rage across Europe
George and Amal Clooney evacuated their Brignoles farmhouse as wildfires threaten southeastern France, joining thousands displaced across Europe.
Toby Carvery settles row over felling of 500-year-old oak by funding orchard
Toby Carvery settles legal dispute after unauthorised felling of 500-year-old oak by agreeing to restore orchard in Enfield.
Brazil Invests $75m in Amazon Highway and Unveils Environmental Plan
Brazil invests $75m in BR-319 highway through Amazon, unveils environmental plan, faces criticism from activists over deforestation risks.
Rare brain-eating amoeba detected in western US national parks
Brain-eating amoeba found in water at Lake Mead, Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks; study urges monitoring as infections are rare but often fatal.
80 Dogs Rescued From Filthy Bedfordshire Home After Breeding Out Of Control
80 dogs rescued from filthy Bedfordshire home after two unneutered pets led to uncontrolled breeding. RSPCA calls it biggest operation, many needed rehabilitation.
154 affordable homes planned for Miles Platting
Plans have been submitted for 154 affordable homes in Miles Platting, with all homes being 100 per cent affordable, including social rent and rent-to-buy options.
Australia’s Brutal Summer Heatwave Raises Climate Alarm
Australia faces a brutal summer heatwave and fires, exacerbated by climate change, with record temperatures, widespread destruction, and rising insurance losses.
Lake District walk best UK family-friendly route summer
A circular walk around Rydal Water, including Rydal Cave, has been named the best family-friendly and dog-friendly walk in the UK by outdoor experts Millets.
Baked potatoes better with salt before cooking
The key to crispy baked potatoes is coating them in salt before cooking, which draws out moisture and creates a crackly skin, says a chef.
Howe Sends Transfer Message in Bristol City Thrashing
Newcastle United were hammered 4-1 by Bristol City, exposing squad gaps and prompting five key takeaways from the pre-season defeat.
Reasons restaurants get low hygiene ratings explained
Food safety consultant Katy Elliott, whose clients have 100% pass rate, shares common issues leading to poor ratings, from pests to paperwork problems.
Seven Rare Species Found at National Trust for Scotland Sites
Seven rare species including corncrake chicks and a rare moth discovered at National Trust for Scotland sites in 2025, signalling conservation success.
How Apple Cider Vinegar Can Turn Your Hydrangeas Blue
Learn how apple cider vinegar can change hydrangea bloom colour to blue by adjusting soil pH. Simple garden hack.
Clooneys Evacuate French Home as Wildfires Rage
George and Amal Clooney evacuated their Brignoles home as wildfires four times the size of Paris forced 200,000 to flee France, with the EU warning of a historic fire season.
B&M sells £2 pumpkin overdoor hook for autumn coats
B&M has launched a Harvest Novelty Overdoor Hook for £2, featuring a smiling pumpkin design to organise coats, bags and towels on any standard door without tools.
Earth’s vital signs worse than at any time in human history, scientists warn
Scientists warn Earth's vital signs at record extremes, with 20 of 35 indicators hitting dangerous highs, urging rapid transition to sustainable future.
Sarajevo's Air Pollution Among World's Highest, Study Finds
Study finds Sarajevo's particle pollution among world's highest, exceeding Beijing levels, with residential heating and old vehicles key contributors.
UK Braces for 'Horrendous' Rat Infestations This Autumn After Summer Heatwaves
Experts warn of record rat infestations in UK this autumn after summer heatwaves, with rats reaching up to 22 inches in length.
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