Fire Crews Tackle Major Blaze at Kirkintilloch Farm
Fire crews are tackling a major blaze at a farm building in Kirkintilloch, with six appliances at the peak. No casualties reported.
Category : Environment
Iran Vows No Oil or Gas Will Leave Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns that no oil or gas will leave the Strait of Hormuz until US airstrikes cease, as Trump's forces launch a seventh consecutive night of strikes.
3 Easy DIY Traps to Get Rid of Fruit Flies at Home
Fruit flies can quickly overrun your kitchen, but you don't need expensive products. Learn 3 simple DIY traps using apple cider vinegar, paper funnels, and washing-up liquid to catch and prevent them.
Social Media for Teens Needs Regulation Like TV
Stephanie Calman argues social media providers should face the same strict regulation as television, citing Ofcom's success in Britain, to protect teenagers from harmful content.
A Pee in the Sea is a Drop in the Ocean: Letters
Readers challenge a summer etiquette guide that says swimmers must dash ashore to pee, arguing the ocean can handle it and flushing toilets waste water.
Carbon capture is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion
Experts argue that CCS is a costly distraction from renewables, with £264bn projected cost by 2050 and methane emissions ignored, while solar and wind avoid 65 times more CO2 than CCS captures globally.
Australian Flat-Dwellers Miss Out on Rooftop Solar: Can New Incentives Help?
Only 6% of Australians in apartments have solar versus 39% in houses. New technologies and state incentives aim to close the gap, but strata rules and metering remain hurdles.
Breeding Ferrets: A Chaotic Business in Cranbrook
In Cranbrook, Kent, breeding ferrets is a wonderfully chaotic business. Now nearly two months old, the young kits are adventurous, much to their mothers' dismay.
Israeli Ministers Announce New Illegal Settlements in Gaza, West Bank
Israel's defence and finance ministers announce plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and over $400m in funding to expand West Bank settlements, violating ceasefire deals and drawing condemnation.
London Underground Whistleblower Wins Asbestos Case
A London Underground whistleblower won an unfair dismissal case after raising concerns about toxic dust and asbestos exposure. He now wants passengers to know about potential hazards.
Burnham Must Shift UK Mood on Racism, Says OBV Chair
Andy Burnham has a historic opportunity to shift the national mood on racism, says David Weaver, chair of Operation Black Vote, urging action on Windrush and class inequalities.
Frederick Douglass Honored with Annual Lectures in Manchester
Manchester launches annual Frederick Douglass lectures to honor the abolitionist who spent key years in the city, revitalizing the anti-slavery cause in Britain.
Water firms waste 5x more than hosepipe bans could save
Greenpeace UK analysis reveals water companies in England and Wales lose 2.87bn litres daily through leaks, five times the 577m litres a nationwide hosepipe ban would save.
US Protests This Weekend: ICE, Voting Rights, Datacenters
Thousands of Americans are expected to protest this weekend against ICE violence, voter suppression, and datacenter expansion, issues likely to define the 2026 midterm elections.
Arizona teen honored for saving woman with dementia in heat
Royal Cothrun, 14, helped Theresa Morgan, 76, who had dementia and wandered in 103F heat. He stayed with her, called her son, and waited for fire crews. The Gilbert Fire Department will honor him on August 11.
Poultry Growth Plan Risks UK National Security, Campaigners Warn
Campaigners warn the government's poultry sector growth plan threatens UK national security due to reliance on imported animal feed, vulnerable to supply chain shocks.
Atlanta Unhoused Treated 'Less Than Human' During World Cup
Atlanta officials threw away belongings of unhoused people near World Cup watch party sites, violating protocols after a man was killed in a similar sweep last year.
Burnham Expected to Reverse Ban on New North Sea Drilling
Andy Burnham is expected to relax restrictions on new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister, reversing Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge.
Buried: Dead Rabbit Exposes Illegal Hare Coursing and Crime
After 20 mutilated animal corpses were left outside a school, the Buried podcast team, with Chris Packham, investigates illegal hare coursing linked to organised crime, violence, and potential police corruption.
Cuba on Brink as US Blockade and Power Cuts Fuel Unrest
Cuba faces societal breakdown amid US oil blockade and frequent blackouts, with tempers fraying, crime rising, and political tensions escalating as the government struggles to maintain order.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Creates Hazardous Air Crisis
Wildfire smoke from Canada blankets US and Canada, causing hazardous air quality, canceled events, and health warnings. Millions affected as conditions persist.
US Air Quality Warnings Persist as Wildfire Smoke Blankets Country
Air quality warnings remain across the US as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota continues. Rain may bring relief in mid-Atlantic and north-east, but conditions persist. World Cup final likely to proceed on Sunday.
Why Many Latin Americans Want Spain to Beat Argentina in Final
Racism by some Argentina fans and football rivalries lead many in Latin America to support Spain over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.
Wildfires Force Firefighters to Make Impossible Triage Decisions
As climate change fuels more intense wildfires globally, firefighters face agonizing triage decisions, rationing resources amid concurrent blazes. The crisis is hitting new regions, including the UK, where wildfires now threaten cities and homes.
Tiger King Director Returns with Reptile Smuggling Doc
Eric Goode, director of Netflix's Tiger King, returns with 'Monsters of God,' a five-part HBO Max docuseries exposing the billion-dollar underground reptile smuggling trade.
World Cup Final May Be Delayed Over Wildfire Smoke Warning
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could be delayed due to wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality in New York-New Jersey. FIFA President Infantino met White House officials to discuss health dangers.
Lib Dems demand FA leaves FIFA after World Cup controversy
Liberal Democrats call for FA and UEFA to withdraw from FIFA after a controversial World Cup, citing interference from Donald Trump, visa issues, and high ticket prices.
Kynren Viking Arena Expansion Approved by Durham Council
Durham County Council approves plans for a Viking-themed arena and expanded attractions at Kynren in Bishop Auckland, aiming to boost tourism and visitor experience.
Our Yorkshire Farm's Clive Owen on Ravenseat Farm Future
Clive Owen, star of Our Yorkshire Farm, celebrates his 70th birthday and discusses the future of Ravenseat farm, hoping his children might take over the family legacy.
Dryer Sheets Keep Skirting Boards Dust-Free for Months
DIY expert Ken Long reveals that wiping skirting boards with tumble dryer sheets creates an anti-static barrier that repels dust, pet hair, and pollen for weeks or months, reducing cleaning frequency.
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