UK Dog Owners Warned of 'Salt Toxicity' at Beaches
Dog owners are urged to watch for salt toxicity from seawater ingestion, which can cause vomiting, seizures, or even death in pets.
Category : Environment
Kitchen trick cools homes without AC
Place a bowl of cold water on a windowsill to cool your home. The Met Office warns of 36°C heat. British Gas endorses the cheap technique.
UK's largest onshore windfarm to double capacity
Scottish Power plans to repower Whitelee windfarm, replacing 214 turbines with 124 taller ones, boosting capacity from 533MW to over 1GW by 2035.
Glasgow School of Art: Mackintosh restoration unaffordable
Glasgow School of Art has admitted full restoration of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh building is not affordable without substantial external funding, a new report reveals.
Top 10 Off-Peak Habits Brits Do When Everyone Else Is Asleep
81% of Brits are happiest during quieter times. Top habits include scrolling social media after saying 'going to sleep' (68%), sneaking snacks (67%), and reading uninterrupted (65%).
Durham birch on cliff among UK's toughest trees
The Bollihope Burn Birch in County Durham has been shortlisted for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year award, recognized as one of the UK's 10 toughest trees surviving against all odds.
Ayrshire farm plans restaurant and shop in barn redevelopment
Plans have been lodged with South Ayrshire Council for a restaurant/cafe and shop at Dalduff Farm, Crosshill, replacing a disused barn.
Met Office warns UK could see more heatwaves before end of August
The Met Office says the UK could see more heatwaves before the end of August, with temperatures likely above average overall, but exact locations and intensity remain uncertain.
Two Scottish Trees Shortlisted for Tree of the Year
The Earlstoun Lightning Oak and Balloch Castle Ash are among 10 trees shortlisted for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year award, celebrating resilience against natural disasters and wartime destruction.
Spain proposes £173 fine for beach smoking under new rule
Holidaymakers in Spain could face smoking bans on beaches and 15-metre smoke-free zones under draft anti-tobacco laws, with fines starting at £173.
Gerwyn Price says farming may have hindered his darts career
Gerwyn Price admits becoming a farmer may have affected his darts career, saying he is struggling for motivation after buying farmland in Treharris.
Parents Spend £400 per Child on Summer Activities, Kids Prefer Simple
Parents spend an average of £400 per child on summer activities, yet 75% regret expensive trips as kids enjoy free, mundane wonders just as much.
Solar farm proposed 2.5km from Girvan
A Proposal of Application Notice for a solar farm 2.5km east of Girvan has been submitted to South Ayrshire Council, with public consultations planned.
Beauty tourism booms as Brits seek cheaper treatments abroad
Two-thirds of holidaymakers are 'pamper tourists', indulging in beauty treatments abroad where it's cheaper and they have more leisure time, a study finds.
Charity shop lover says Vinted ruined bargain hunting
YouTuber Charlotte of Pink Peach Finds says the rise of Vinted, with £9.4bn sales in 2025, has changed charity shops forever, making quality finds rare.
Parents spend £400 per child on summer outings
Parents spend an average of £400 per child on summer excursions, but 75% say free walks in nature bring just as much wonder, according to a survey.
North Sea drilling approval breaks Labour manifesto: protesters
Protesters claim approving drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw fields would break Labour's manifesto promise, as reports suggest PM Andy Burnham considers the move.
Attenborough's Hedgehog Garden Tip: Add a Fence Hole
David Attenborough advises cutting a small hole in your fence to create hedgehog highways, aiding their breeding and foraging during July peak season.
Cate Blanchett wins planning permission for Cornwall garden
Cate Blanchett has secured planning permission to add a garden and grass drive to her cliffside eco home in Cornwall after months of back and forth with the council.
Quick July task helps tomatoes grow bigger and plumper
Removing tomato suckers in late July channels energy to fruit, resulting in larger, plumper, and more flavourful tomatoes. A simple pinch takes seconds.
Cardiff council reviews extreme heat response after hottest June
Cardiff council is reviewing how services coped in extreme heat after record-breaking June temperatures, including the hottest day ever in Wales at 35.9C.
Simple method to make your orchid last longer
A plant enthusiast shares a simple method to help orchids live longer, revealing that stores sell them to die so customers re-buy.
Plumber’s 3 simple hacks to unblock drains fast
Drain Doctor plumbers share three simple hacks to unblock stubborn drains without a plunger: bent wire hanger, bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, and boiling water.
UK nail gel ban from August 2026: TPO outlawed
New UK cosmetics regulations from August 15 ban TPO in gel nail products. Salons are switching formulas; experts say no need to cancel appointments.
Home Bargains 99p garden light adds 'magical touch'
Home Bargains sells Firefly Colour Changing Crackle Ball Light for 99p, a solar-powered LED light that adds a 'charming' and 'magical touch' to gardens without increasing energy bills.
Martin Lewis warns Burnham's VAT cut will be 'mostly eaten up'
Martin Lewis warns Prime Minister Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills will be largely offset by a predicted 3.1% rise in the energy price cap from October 1.
Sinkhole in Welsh street still a 'mess' months on
A sinkhole caused by old mining works in Aberrhondda Road, Porth, remains unresolved six months later, with blocked-off properties and an open sewer drain.
Sicily Wildfires: Over 100 Evacuated Near Agrigento
More than 100 people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to rip through Sicily, with apocalyptic scenes near the tourist spot of Agrigento.
Revive brown lawns after heatwave with expert 4-step guide
The Grass People share a 4-step guide to revive brown, wilted lawns after a heatwave, including raking, aerating, overseeding, and fertilising.
Scottish Power plans to double UK's largest onshore windfarm capacity
Scottish Power plans to repower Whitelee windfarm, replacing 214 turbines with 124 taller ones to double capacity to over 1GW, making it one of Europe's largest.
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