Royal Parks staff have been advised not to place deckchairs under trees amid fears of falling branches due to 'summer branch drop', as the UK braces for a fourth heatwave with temperatures expected to peak at 35C.
Overseeding with grass seed fills bare patches, thickens turf, and crowds out weeds. Gardening expert Geoff Hodge recommends 15-25g per sq m.
The Worx PowerShare Cordless Lawnmower is on sale for £150.99 on Amazon, a 25% discount. Shoppers say it halved mowing time and offers petrol-like performance.
Prince William warns devastating wildfires across Europe are a stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate, praising firefighters and emergency services.
Mary Berry reveals her macaroni cheese recipe tastes better when frozen, with a runny sauce that thickens perfectly from frozen, requiring a longer baking time.
Frances Smailes, who nearly died as a toddler from MCAD deficiency, is running the Great North Run for The Children's Foundation, which she first supported in 1994.
Laundry experts explain that 20C washes can remove many stains, as research shows UK spends £2.6bn yearly replacing stained clothing, with 80% blaming summer marks.
Greece has banned outdoor work between 1pm and 5pm during a heatwave, affecting UK tourists. Temperatures reached 42C, and wildfires have displaced thousands in Europe.
Over 8,500 people have signed a petition urging the government to ban disposable BBQs due to wildfire risk. The government must respond if 10,000 signatures are reached.
An interactive Met Office map shows "exceptionally high" wildfire severity in parts of London this week as temperatures reach 33C, with Bromley, Croydon, Dartford, Erith and Thamesmead at greatest risk.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham must seize a rare opportunity to cut youth PIPs, says Tim Newark, as 87,000 teens claim £194 weekly, more than part-time work.
Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder must vacate its two-acre storage unit by September and urgently appeals to the public for help finding a new location.
Andy Burnham has indicated his government could make it harder to claim Personal Independence Payments by tightening eligibility rules to cut the welfare bill.
Around 25,000 people protested in Palma, Mallorca, against overtourism, with clashes injuring eight. However, Camp de Mar hung a banner welcoming tourists.
Rebeca Rodriguez, 38, from London, battled years of fatigue, bloating, and weight gain. A food intolerance test revealed reactions to egg whites, potatoes, rice, and yeast. After changing her diet, her symptoms vanished.
Gardeners are urged to plant nerine, colchicum, and sternbergia now for a colourful autumn bloom, says gardening expert Paul Parker.
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice as wildfires in France and Spain force over 330,000 people to flee, urging travellers to follow local instructions.
Thousands of holidaymakers and locals evacuated from coastal resorts in France as wildfires threaten more destruction; over 260,000 displaced.
PETA wants to turn a vacant former KFC in Fleetwood into a Chicken Empathy Museum with slaughterhouse exhibits, vegan food, and a mascot chicken.
A quarter of parents say back-to-school is the most stressful time, even more than Christmas, with shoes the hardest uniform item to buy, per a survey of 1,000 parents.
A simple chef's method using cold water ensures bacon is crispy edge to edge with no chewy bits. Here's how to do it.
Jet2 urges summer travellers to declare medical conditions when buying travel insurance, warning it could save thousands from rejected claims.
Around 4,000 people are being evacuated from campsites and tourist residences near Lacanau on the French Atlantic coast as worsening weather fuels wildfires, officials say.
Veterans Community Lanarkshire's Open Day raised over £3,000 to support veterans and their families across Lanarkshire, with proceeds going directly to services and initiatives.
One in five children believe fruits and vegetables come from shops, a poll of 500 children aged 6–11 reveals. The survey also found 17% think broccoli are miniature trees.
Drivers in Wales are advised to move cars off driveways as temperatures could reach 35C on Wednesday, with interior heat posing risks.
One in five children aged 6-11 believe fruit and vegetables originate in shops, while a third don't know how bananas are grown, a poll finds.
Chef Andy Cooks reveals that starting bacon in a cold pan with water poaches it gently, then fries it for edge-to-edge crispness without burnt corners.
Rising temperatures threaten to worsen wildfires in France and Spain, which have forced 360,000 evacuations as firefighters battle blazes in Gironde and Avila.
Portugal's interior minister resigns amid criticism over deadly wildfires that killed over 100 people in four months. New minister appointed.