Maerdy mountain wildfire spreads towards village
A large wildfire on Maerdy Mountain in Rhondda Fach has spread towards the village, with residents advised to keep doors and windows closed due to smoke.
Category : Environment
Durham Market Hall celebrates 175 years and 120-year tie
Durham Market Hall, built in the 1850s for £7,500, celebrates 175 years of the Durham Markets Company and 120 years of partnership with RMT Accountants & Business Advisors.
Best Electric Lawn Mowers 2026: Tried and Tested for Every Budget
Stuart Pritchard tests seven electric lawn mowers for all garden sizes and budgets, from budget corded models to premium robotic mowers.
Scottish unpaid carers could get £5,600+ yearly support
Unpaid carers in Scotland could be entitled to benefits, automatic supplements and extra payments worth more than £5,600 a year, including Carer Support Payment, Scottish Carer Supplement, and Carer Additional Person Payment.
Weybridge told to clear cherished gardens after 30 years
PA Housing orders residents in Weybridge to remove planters, furniture and toys from gardens they've tended for decades, citing overgrowth and rodents.
Map shows terrifying spread of wildfires in French tourist town
French authorities have ordered an evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula as deadly wildfires continue to devour the south-west.
UK's driest village Histon adopts 'Mediterranean lifestyle' amid heatwave
Residents of Histon, Britain's driest village, are saving shower water and going out after sunset to cope with scorching heat and a hosepipe ban.
Lidl warns UK 'Diet Overshoot Day' falls on July 25
Lidl says the UK has drifted off course from healthy eating targets, with July 25 marking 'Diet Overshoot Day' when meeting 2026 goals becomes impossible.
Lemon and cloves repel mosquitoes naturally
A simple lemon and clove remedy can repel mosquitoes from your home, as UK heatwave conditions favour disease-carrying Aedes aegypti.
Lidl: Brits have blown 2026 healthy eating targets
July 25 marks UK's 'Diet Overshoot Day' as research shows Brits are eating too much fat, sugar, and meat, and not enough fruit and vegetables to meet 2026 targets.
UK sees 'once-in-a-decade' Painted Lady butterfly explosion
Warm weather has caused an explosion of Painted Lady butterflies across the UK, with Butterfly Conservation calling it a once-in-a-decade phenomenon.
Banish mosquitoes with a lemon and cloves on windowsill
Place a lemon studded with cloves on your windowsill to repel mosquitoes naturally. UK heatwave boosts Aedes aegypti risk, with searches up 5,000%.
Spain Issues Rare Red Alert as Temperatures Forecast to Hit 44C
A rare red 'extraordinary hazard' alert has been issued in parts of Spain as temperatures are forecast to soar as high as 44C, with wildfires forcing evacuations.
Free way to keep towels fluffy without tumble dryer
A Mrs Hinch Facebook group reveals a free method to keep towels soft and fluffy without a tumble dryer, involving shaking towels vigorously after washing.
RSPCA urges holidaymakers to help stray cats responsibly
The RSPCA has advised travellers on how to responsibly help stray cats abroad, including checking for ear clips and donating to local programmes.
Eastbourne's 118ft Sky Club Wheel closes permanently
The 118ft Sky Club Wheel in Eastbourne has closed permanently, seven weeks earlier than planned, due to commercial considerations.
Bryan Johnson clones himself as newborn to harvest organs
Biohacker Bryan Johnson, 48, claims he has cloned himself as a newborn baby to harvest its organs and test therapies, sparking ethical debate.
Argentina World Cup ban petition hits 23 million signatures
A petition demanding Argentina be permanently banned from the World Cup has gained over 23 million signatures from 170 countries, citing bias and violent scenes after the final.
Freezer hack for grating ginger without pain
A chef says freezing ginger before grating it makes the process much easier, ending 'years of torture' and saving knuckles from grater injuries.
Gatwick alert on power banks and vapes in checked bags
London Gatwick warns passengers to keep power banks, spare batteries, and vapes in hand luggage, not checked baggage, due to fire risk.
Tyson Fury Donates Fight Purse to Thai Charity
Tyson Fury will not earn a penny from his fight with Mariusz Wach, donating his entire purse to the Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya, Thailand.
New 40-bed hospital opens in Wales for substance misuse
Parkland Place Llandudno, operated by Adferiad, offers detox and rehab services, replacing Hafan Wen and creating 70 jobs.
Motability users 'losing sleep' over mileage changes
Disabled Motability users report losing sleep and crying over new mileage charges, saying exemptions for healthcare, education or employment are insufficient.
B&M's £8 Candle Adds 'Rich Warmth' to Rooms
B&M sells an £8 Burgundy Confetti Scented Candle that adds a 'sophisticated' look and scent, making rooms feel 'instantly more inviting'.
Tips to help older Scots get £458 a month in disability payment
Independent Age shares tips for older people in Scotland applying for Pension Age Disability Payment, worth up to £458.40 every four weeks, by providing detailed examples of how their condition affects daily life.
Home Bargains Hinch Home Range Adds Rustic Look from £1.99
Home Bargains' new Hinch Home range, created with Mrs Hinch, features rustic homeware from £1.99, including bedding, baskets, and décor.
Parents warned over shouting kids in for tea
Housing association Amplius warned parents in Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, against shouting children inside after complaints of antisocial behaviour, sparking backlash from residents who call it 'absolutely crazy'.
30p lemon and clove repellent keeps mosquitoes out
A 30p lemon and clove repellent can keep mosquitoes out of your home as yellow fever mosquito threat rises in UK heatwave.
Guide Dog Myths: Brits' Surprising Misconceptions
New poll reveals 97% of Brits think they know guide dogs, but many hold false beliefs, including that they can read traffic lights or are blind.
Spain Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, National Emergency Declared
Thousands evacuated as out-of-control wildfires sweep central Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C and the government declaring a national emergency.
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