Once-lost Raeburn portrait of Burns on display in Alloway
A once-lost Henry Raeburn portrait of Robert Burns has gone on display at his former Ayrshire home, 230 years after his death, after being rediscovered during a house clearance.
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Heatwave reveals secret garden lost for 350 years
Scorching temperatures have revealed the outline of a 17th-century garden at Chatsworth, hidden for 350 years under a lawn.
Grant to Preserve Hexham Abbey's Medieval Paintings
A £138,088 National Lottery grant will help preserve Hexham Abbey's medieval panel paintings, the largest collection in the UK, which risk being lost without urgent work.
Firefighters tackle large woodland blaze in Macclesfield
Firefighters are tackling a large woodland and grass fire in Macclesfield Forest, with six fire engines dispatched and more on the way.
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UK skies turn opaque grey from Canada wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from Canada drifted across the Atlantic, turning UK skies opaque and grey, the Met Office confirmed.
Arthur's Seat Fire Extinguished: Residents Advised to Keep Windows Closed
The blaze at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh has been extinguished. Fire crews left the scene around 1pm after ensuring all hotspots were out. Residents had been advised to keep windows and doors closed.
Why dogs tilt their heads: a fascinating reason explained
Professional dog trainer Will Atherton explains the science behind dogs tilting their heads, revealing it's a sign of engagement and a strong bond with their owner.
Vodafone launches free 'must-have' device for families
Vodafone and UK National Parks unveil 'The Stick' campaign to encourage families to swap screen time for green time this summer.
Shopkeeper cycles Alps for stroke charity in dad's memory
Rizwan Ashraf, owner of Allanwater Papers, is cycling 230 miles from Innsbruck to Lucerne over six days to raise funds for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland after his father died from a stroke last year.
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million customers
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for 10.1 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, effective Thursday, as dry conditions push areas closer to drought.
Physics Puzzle: Keeping Homes Cool in a Heatwave Solved
Only 33% of the Sun's energy enters a room with both blinds and curtains, as solved in a physics puzzle about heat radiation.
Canada Issues Air Quality Warnings Over US Wildfire Smoke
Canadian officials issue air quality warnings as smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifts north, amid political tensions over fire management.
Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England as PM
Andy Burnham promises to end rough sleeping in England, allocating an additional £340m over three years to replicate Greater Manchester homelessness schemes.
Ensure children can play outside independently
Urban transport policies and residential design must respect outdoor play as a vital necessity for children, says Ellen Weaver in a letter.
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UK workplaces and schools must adapt to extreme heat
Ruth Wilkinson urges employers to safeguard staff during heatwaves without waiting for legislation, while Christine Özden calls for climate-resilient schools to protect children's education.
India Protests: Tens of Thousands Demand Minister's Resignation
Tens of thousands of Cockroach Janta party supporters defied police orders to protest in Delhi and other cities, demanding the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks, leading to clashes with baton- and teargas-wielding police.
Arctic Sea Ice Decline Accelerates After Temporary Slowdown
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with a record 5.8% winter drop between 2024 and 2025, researchers found.
Nolan Wells memorial demands truth about his death
Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church to mourn the 18-year-old, whose death after a 4 July boat trip has prompted calls for an independent investigation.
Firefighters Rescue Missing Dog from San Francisco Bay
Firefighters rescued a small dog that had been missing for weeks after finding it swimming in the San Francisco Bay near East Palo Alto.
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Thousands March in Anti-Government Protest in New Delhi
Tens of thousands of Cockroach Janta party protesters marched in New Delhi on 20 July, defying police orders, driven by frustrations over education and unemployment.
Google's sterile mosquito release plan: Australian lessons
Google's Debug project seeks to release 32 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida. Australian trials show this method can suppress Aedes aegypti populations by up to 95%.
UK water supply insufficient for datacentre plans, trade body warns
Water UK says government AI growth plans are 'fatally flawed' as datacentres face water shortages, with up to 19.8m litres needed daily by 2030.
Ethiopia's Refugee Plan Could Solve Global Migration Crisis
Ethiopia's Makatet project aims to integrate refugees through education and work, offering a model for global migration as Sudan's war destabilizes the region.
NSW land clearing jumps 16% despite promises
Almost 90 football fields of woody habitat were bulldozed daily in NSW in 2024, with overall clearing up 16% to 81,293 hectares, driven by a 70% jump in non-woody vegetation clearing.
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Climate, rock art advocates challenge Woodside gas project in court
The Albanese government's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas extension is being challenged in federal court by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art.
Immersed in the Chromatic Aura of a Summer Meadow
Amid a complex reticulation of stalks, stems, blooms and leaves at Hartington Meadows, the right response might be to drop down before the magnificent abundance.
Gruel and graft: immersive Victorian workhouse museum reopens
Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens after £2.8m revamp, offering immersive Victorian experience with gruel, sweeping, and schoolmaster volunteers.
UK surrogacy law 'creaking at seams' as demand doubles
Nearly 1,000 children were born via surrogacy in 2025, double the 2015 figure. Experts say UK law is outdated and driving parents abroad.
Holocaust survivors president warns of 'disturbing parallels' to Nazi Germany
George Foster, president of the Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants, told a royal commission that rising antisemitism has 'disturbing parallels' with Nazi Germany's social climate.
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Germany’s East Frisian islands: mudflats, marshes and birds
The seven inhabited East Frisian islands off Germany’s North Sea coast are a Unesco world heritage site, offering unique mudflat hikes, wildlife and hotels.
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