Damaged Lithium-Ion Battery Caused Widnes Recycling Plant Fire
A damaged lithium-ion battery, likely from a disposable vape, accidentally caused the huge fire at a Widnes recycling plant on June 22, 2026, Cheshire Fire Service confirmed.
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Southport chippy wins best fish and chips in North West
Chippy T in Southport, owned by Tracy Stock, won Best Fish & Chips in the North West at the English Fish and Chip Awards less than two years after opening. The shop is known for generous portions and a wide gluten-free menu.
£200 Warning: Don't Pour Cream Liqueurs Down Sink
Households could face £200+ repair bills for pouring cream liqueurs down the sink. Experts warn these drinks, classified as FOG, cause blockages and fatbergs.
UK Heatwave: 41C Scorcher Boils Britain, 21 Hottest Counties
Britain faces another heatwave with temperatures up to 41C on July 7, according to WXCharts maps. 21 counties in central, eastern and southern England are set to be hottest.
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Mexican Batman Duct Tapes Thieves to Lampposts
A vigilante dubbed 'Mexican Batman' has duct-taped at least five suspected motorbike thieves to lampposts in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico, writing 'thief' on their faces. Police are investigating.
England Face Voodoo Threat from DR Congo
England's World Cup campaign faces a voodoo hoodoo after DR Congo opponents were accused of casting spells during their qualifying match against Nigeria.
Gardeners Told to Feed Robins Mealworms in July
Robins struggle to find food in summer heat as earthworms burrow deep. Gardeners can help by leaving mealworms or soft fruit out to prevent starvation.
Parmesan vs Pecorino: Differences and Uses
Parmesan is a cow's milk cheese with a nutty, sweet flavour, while Pecorino Romano is a sheep's milk cheese that is sharper and saltier. Their uses in Italian cuisine differ significantly.
French Heatwave: Bodies Pile Up as 44C Scorcher Strains Mortuaries
Funeral directors in France report hundreds of calls as a 44C heatwave overwhelms mortuaries, with over 1,400 daily deaths and a catastrophic strain on storage capacity.
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England WAGs Hit Back at Roy Keane Over 'Ridiculous' Outfits
England's WAGs have responded furiously to Roy Keane's criticism of their personalised World Cup shirts, calling him a 'miserable old git' and vowing to continue wearing them.
Met Office: More Very Warm Weather for Wales in July
The Met Office predicts more 'very warm' weather for Wales in July, following the hottest conditions of the year. High pressure will bring dry, sunny spells, with temperatures possibly becoming hot.
Trump Tower May Be Renamed Barack Hussein Obama Way
Chicago's Trump Tower could be located on 'Barack Hussein Obama Way' if a street renaming proposal passes, with over 33,000 signatures supporting the move to honor the 44th president.
Lidl and Morrisons Warned: Popular Snacks Recalled, One Has Metal
Multiple food products including fruit, crisps, and croissants have been urgently recalled from UK supermarkets due to safety concerns such as metal fragments, undeclared milk, and Salmonella contamination.
Campaign for Justice After Killer Fled to Pakistan
A mother campaigns for a law change after her son's killer fled to Pakistan before trial. The petition demands defendants facing serious offences surrender passports for bail.
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Urgent Food Recalls: Morrisons, Lidl, and More
Multiple food recalls issued last week include Morrisons Maple & Bacon snack (unlisted milk), Ferrero Nutella Croissant (metal fragments), and Prepworld fruit (salmonella).
UK Heatwaves: How to Adapt and Mitigate
As the UK braces for another potential heatwave, experts urge adaptation measures like white roofs, green spaces, and ULEZ, while warning that climate change is making extreme heat more frequent and intense.
Morrisons Stoma-Friendly Toilets in All 497 Stores
Morrisons has introduced stoma-friendly toilets in all 497 stores across England, Scotland, and Wales, following customer feedback and collaboration with Colostomy UK and MSP Edward Mountain.
Majorca Cuts Cruise Passengers by 30,000 Under New Rules
Majorca's new cruise ship rules reduce daily passengers from 8,500 to 7,500, cutting monthly totals by 30,000. Only three ships allowed per day from 2027 to 2029.
Save Wimbledon Park Protesters at Wimbledon Queue Day One
Protesters from Save Wimbledon Park dressed as tennis balls joined the Wimbledon queue on day one, opposing AELTC's expansion plans that would build 38 courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on protected land.
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Met Office Warns of Return to Hot UK Weather Within Days
The Met Office forecasts a return to 'very warm and hot' weather in the UK within days, after temperature records were broken on three consecutive days last week, reaching 37.3C in Suffolk.
Farage Accused of 'Slippery Relationship with Truth' on Heatwave
Nigel Farage faces backlash for dismissing heatwave concerns as 'hysteria' after UK records hottest June days, with critics citing worker safety and past heatwave deaths.
AI Sovereignty Battle Will Make Brexit Like a Tea Party
Britain faces a graver sovereignty threat from foreign-owned AI than Brexit, experts warn, urging the UK to secure digital control before it becomes a rule-taker.
Binman warns: Don't leave food bins in sun or risk maggots
A binman warns against leaving food waste bins in direct sunlight during hot weather, as it can cause maggot infestations and attract pests. He advises placing bins in shade to prevent problems.
100 Jobs from New Plastic Recycling Plants in Swansea and Tredegar
Jayplas opens two plastics processing and recycling plants in Swansea and Tredegar, creating 100 jobs and boosting Wales' recycled plastic reprocessing capacity.
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Jeremy Clarkson's Farm TB-Free After 7-Month Lockdown
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm is officially TB-free after a seven-month lockdown, following a scare that led to a pregnant cow being slaughtered. The post-mortem later revealed the cow did not have TB.
Water Plants at Two Key Times for Summer Heat Survival
Watering plants in early morning (7-9am) or evening (after 9pm) prevents evaporation and keeps them hydrated during summer heat, says gardening expert Ish.
Clarkson's Farm TB Status After Heartbreaking Season 5
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm is now TB-free after a devastating scare in Season 5, but the cow was wrongly slaughtered as a post-mortem showed no TB.
3 Simple Summer Jobs for Hydrangeas to Bloom for Months
Hydrangeas can bloom for months over summer with just three key tasks: watering, deadheading, and feeding. The Royal Horticultural Society advises regular care to prolong flowering.
Brits Walk Extra Hour for Post-Walk Pint, Survey Finds
Seven in 10 Brits find walks more appealing with a pub at the end, and 53% would walk an extra hour for a pint, according to a Thatchers and OS Maps survey.
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Brits Walk Extra Hour for Pub Pint, Survey Finds
Seven in 10 Brits find a walk more enticing with a pub at the end; 53% would trek an extra hour for a pint, according to a survey of 2,000 adults commissioned by Thatchers.
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