Swimming club offers water safety after North East deaths
A North East swimming club is offering water safety sessions to children and parents after four deaths on the coast in July, aiming to prevent further drownings.
Category : Environment
Study reveals widespread household plastic burning in developing nations
Study reveals one in three aware of household plastic burning in developing countries, citing health risks from toxic emissions and urgent need for policy action.
Scottish Government not expecting military support for wildfire
Justice Secretary Neil Gray says the Scottish Government does not expect military aid to fight the Cairngorms wildfire, as the UK military lacks required aerial capability.
Writers Ratify Four-Year Hollywood Contract
WGA ratifies four-year Hollywood deal with AMPTP, including $321M health plan boost, amid ongoing staff strike.
Thousands of Tuvaluans Seek Climate Visas to Relocate to Australia
Thousands of Tuvaluans apply for climate visas to Australia as rising seas threaten their nation, under a landmark migration deal.
Ladybird Swarms Invade UK Homes as Autumn Migration Begins
Thousands of ladybirds are swarming UK homes as they seek winter shelter. Experts say it's a natural autumn migration and harmless to humans.
Monty Don Urges Gardeners to Complete Four February Jobs as Spring Approaches
Monty Don shares four essential February gardening jobs: pruning roses, sowing seeds, mulching, and feeding birds as spring nears.
Epping protest turns violent as locals and far-right clash with police
Two arrested, eight police injured after protest outside migrant hotel in Epping turns violent; far-right activists present.
Sky News halts for breaking update on French wildfires
Sky News interrupted for breaking update on French wildfires; reporter Sadiya Chowdhury forced to flee dangerous situation near Bordeaux as 270,000 evacuated.
Homemade chips fluffy and extra crispy with one ingredient
Soak chips in vinegar before frying for maximum crispiness and crunch, says cook and food blogger Nagi Maehashi of Recipe Tin Eats.
Prince William's Duchy Land Sale Stresses Devon Farmers
Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall plans to sell land on the Bradninch estate in Devon, causing stress among tenants who face uncertain futures.
Vet shares top 5 dog breeds one is a velcro pet
Vet Dr April Lynch recommends five dog breeds including the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Poodle, Golden and Labrador Retrievers, Bichon Frise, and mixed breeds, with the Cavalier described as a 'velcro pet'.
Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Rescue Pablo Escobar's Hippos
Indian billionaire's son Anant Ambani offers to rescue 80 feral hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's pets, relocating them to his private zoo in Gujarat to avoid culling in Colombia.
Gardening Expert Warns Weeds May Be Stunting Spring Flowers
Weeds may be stunting spring blooms. Gardening expert Ish advises digging out roots and using mulch to prevent regrowth.
Monty Don Says March Is Prime Time to Plant Woody Shrubs
Monty Don advises March is the best time to plant woody shrubs, offering tips for long-lasting garden beauty.
Britannia Pier named UK's best pier
Great Yarmouth's Britannia Pier, opened in 1901, has been named UK's Pier of the Year by the National Piers Society, with a £2.2m transformation underway.
Gravel Gardens Offer Wildfire Protection and Water Savings
Gravel gardens reduce wildfire risk and water use by using aggregate mulch instead of organic materials, suitable for drought-tolerant native plants.
Spring task to banish lawn weeds for good, says expert
Gardening expert Peter Chaloner shares the most effective way to remove lawn weeds naturally and prevent their return with a good lawn care regime.
Ditch Olive Oil for Avocado Oil for Crispy Roast Potatoes
Using avocado oil instead of olive oil helps achieve crispy, crunchy roast potatoes due to its higher smoke point and neutral flavor, says chef Lauryn Bodden.
Timmy the Whale’s Fate Sealed as Rescue Hopes Dim
Failed rescue of Timmy the humpback whale highlights conflict between conservation priorities and public pressure, raising questions about effective use of funds.
Labour MPs Rebel Against Reeves' Inheritance Tax on Family Farms
32 Labour MPs abstain as 20% inheritance tax on farms over £1m passes Commons, sparking farmer protests and concerns over business viability.
Two Belgian Teens Plead Guilty to Smuggling 5,000 Ants from Kenya
Two Belgian teens plead guilty to smuggling over 5,000 ants from Kenya, highlighting a booming exotic pet trade and ecological risks.
Swap olive oil for avocado oil in roast potatoes
A chef says avocado oil creates crispier roast potatoes than olive oil, which can turn bitter at high temperatures.
Chernobyl's Radioactive Zone Becomes Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife thrives in Chernobyl exclusion zone, with elk, deer, boar and wolf populations matching or exceeding those in uncontaminated reserves, study finds.
Garden Cardoon Becomes a Wildlife Battleground
A single garden cardoon plant in County Durham became a microcosm of biodiversity, attracting aphids, ants, hoverflies and ladybirds in a dramatic wildlife display.
US heatwave: 122F temperatures as 'dangerous' conditions hit millions
A heatwave with temperatures up to 122F (50C) is set to hit central US, affecting 70 million people, with a 'heat dome' causing sustained high temperatures.
New Giant Stick Insect Species Found in Queensland
A new 40cm stick insect species, Acrophylla alta, may be Australia's heaviest, discovered in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands.
Expert Guide: Revive Your Sun-Damaged Lawn Quickly with One Simple Step
Gardening experts share how to revive sun-damaged lawns by scarifying and reseeding in late summer for quick recovery.
Golden Eagles To Be Reintroduced In England With £1m Funding
Golden eagles could return to England after 150 years, backed by £1m government funding for reintroduction programme.
Romania Gambling Crackdown: Councils Can Ban Betting Shops
Romania's emergency decree gives local councils power to ban betting shops; at least nine cities plan full bans.
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