Clarkson sends defiant rural reset message to Burnham
Jeremy Clarkson has joined David Cameron and David Blunkett in a Countryside Alliance campaign urging Andy Burnham to reset the government's approach to rural Britain.
Category : Environment
Afro Hair Product Health Fears Prompt Fresh Scrutiny
New World Afro Day research finds one in three with Afro hair report physical harm from products, prompting calls for tighter regulation and safety scrutiny.
Lunch boxes to be policed in Labour's school food crackdown
Headteachers must publish lunchbox policies under new school food standards from September 2027, banning sugary drinks, crisps and confectionery from packed lunches.
Do not swim warning at Exmouth Beach after water turns blue
Environment Agency warns against bathing at Exmouth Beach in Devon after an industrial leak turned Littleham Brook bright blue; toxicity tests are ongoing.
Blue substance at Exmouth Beach triggers 'do not swim' warning
The Environment Agency warned visitors not to bathe at Exmouth Beach in Devon after pollution from an industrial source turned Littleham Brook bright blue.
UK sewage crisis: 2,000 hours of discharges hit beaches
Sewage was discharged into England's bathing waters for over 2,000 hours this summer, with hundreds reporting sickness. Surfers and families share their stories of illness and fear.
Prince William urges urgent climate action after UK wildfires
Prince William has urged faster climate action, saying 'we no longer have time for inch-by-inch improvements', ahead of the Earthshot Prize Awards in Mumbai.
Man Utd fans protest over ticket treatment before derby
Around 500 Manchester United fans protested before the derby against City, angry at season ticket holders being stripped of tickets and the club's direction under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Cat litter sock trick: Mrs Hinch fans' condensation fix
Mrs Hinch fans recommend filling a long sock with cat litter and placing it on windowsills to absorb condensation. The tip was shared in a Facebook cleaning group.
Cat litter in a sock removes window condensation, fans say
Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch say filling a long sock with cat litter and placing it on the windowsill absorbs moisture and banishes condensation.
New Nostradamus warns UK faces blackouts and floods
Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker predicts UK blackouts, floods and food price rises this winter, backed by Met Office forecasts of a warm, wet autumn and Russian sabotage threats.
RHS: Mulch Japanese maples now to stop leaves dropping early
The RHS advises gardeners to mulch Japanese maples now to keep leaves on the tree longer, preventing drooping, browning and premature leaf fall this autumn.
RHS job to keep Japanese Maple leaves golden and bright
Japanese maples can drop leaves early without care. The RHS recommends mulching now to retain moisture, keep foliage vibrant and avoid nitrogen feeds.
Natural £1 kitchen staple that will keep rats away from your home for good
Cayenne pepper, available for £1 at Asda, is a natural rat deterrent. A DIY spray using chilli flakes, water and washing-up liquid can help repel rats from your home.
Register of British Slave Traders: 13,000 investors identified
Three years of research by historians has uncovered 13,000 people who invested in Britain's trafficking of enslaved Africans, from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Binman: Stop Putting These 3 Items in Recycling or Risk Rejection
A binman warns households to stop placing crisp packets, carrier bags, and bubble wrap in recycling bins. These items can contaminate loads and cause rubbish to be left uncollected.
Monty Don: Biggest garden task for September and October
Monty Don says planting spring bulbs is the biggest and most important garden job for September and October, sharing tips on drainage, depth and timing.
Broccoli tastes better coated in 1 simple ingredient before roasting
Roasting broccoli with miso paste instead of boiling transforms it into a caramelised, umami-rich side dish. Here's how to do it.
Carrot Soup: Add Pumpkin for Richer Flavor
Carrot soup becomes more delicious and comforting when pumpkin is added before cooking, creating a richer depth of flavor.
Epsom salts: the bathroom item to revive a yellow lawn
Epsom salts, a simple bathroom item, can revive a yellow, patchy lawn, making grass thicker and dark green, according to gardening experts.
Yellow lawns will be thicker and dark green if you add 1 natural item
UK lawns scorched by summer heat can be revived with Epsom salts, say gardening specialists at Hoffmans Lawn Care, which recommend spraying a solution at least twice a month.
Scratchy Towels Soft Again With One Laundry Step
Scratchy towels can be softened without fabric softener. Mix citric acid with water, pour into the washer's softener compartment, and wash hot to remove mineral buildup.
Harry warned Sussex 'soap opera' threatens Invictus Games
Prince Harry has been warned that the 'soap opera' surrounding him and Meghan Markle threatens the Invictus Games, his passion project founded in 2014.
Schools to overhaul menus with healthier food standards
Schools in England will cut sugary puddings and deep-fried foods under new meal standards, the first overhaul in over a decade, to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Biggest overhaul of school food in a generation unveiled
Three million children now qualify for free school meals as Education Secretary Lucy Powell announces the biggest overhaul of school food in a generation, boosting standards for all pupils.
Burnham urges 'culture shift' to back entrepreneurs at No 10
Andy Burnham will host business leaders at Downing Street on Monday, calling for a 'culture shift' to support entrepreneurs and drive UK growth.
Gervais urges Government to ban trophy hunting imports
Ricky Gervais has urged the Government to ban trophy hunting imports, calling the trade 'pathetic and indefensible' and backing a 92% public consensus for a ban.
Great Pyramid 'code' unlocked: expert claims it was never a tomb
Independent researcher Sefy Levy claims the Great Pyramid of Giza was not a tomb but a cosmological monument encoding natural cycles in its measurements.
Funding loss threatens Salford alternative education academy
Pink Academy in Salford faces uncertainty after funding was withdrawn for Level 2 courses, leaving students like Lily Singleton without a place for September.
Swap curry powder for garam masala for richer home-cooked curries
Foodies can transform home-cooked curries by swapping store-bought curry powder for garam masala, an authentic blend offering balanced heat, aroma, and complexity.
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