Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup, as the team prepares for a quarter-final clash with Norway. The next scheduled bank holiday is August 31.
Jeremy Clarkson confirms new cattle for Diddly Squat Farm as Clarkson's Farm Season 6 films, following his prostate cancer remission.
Fruit flies won't keep coming back if you empty and clean food waste bins every two days, disrupting their breeding cycle before eggs mature in hot weather.
A loyal dog who stopped traffic to save her injured best friend in Greece is now searching for a new home after her companion was adopted without her.
Garden waste bins are for grass, leaves, and small branches. Avoid soil, pet waste, invasive plants, food waste, and plastics to prevent contamination and fines up to £5,000.
Llamas and alpacas look similar but differ in size, ears, face, fleece, and behaviour. Alpacas are smaller with spear-shaped ears, while llamas are larger with banana-shaped ears.
Recipe developer Georgia Hughes shares a simple upgrade for beans on toast using peanut butter and curry powder, creating satay beans on toast that elevate the classic comfort food.
Weather maps confirm the UK heatwave will end by July 21, with temperatures exceeding 30C in Liverpool this week. Merseyside under yellow heat-health alert.
Waltham Forest Council approves demolition of a cultural mural in Walthamstow for a five-storey block of six flats, deeming the mural temporary and lacking heritage value.
As Wales faces a third heatwave, sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock recommends placing ice cubes in front of a fan to create cooling water vapour, helping you fall asleep.
Toryn Knoyle, 16, is running 300 miles in six days to raise funds for Maggie's Cancer Centre in Swansea, inspired by his aunt's cancer battle.
Sprinkling bicarbonate of soda in your kitchen bin neutralises odours and absorbs moisture, costing just 5p per use, says cleaning expert Nigel Bearman.
Public health nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire warns that summer heatwaves can worsen IBS, bloating, and stomach pain, with 43% of Brits experiencing bloating. She advises limiting alcohol, staying hydrated, and avoiding ultra-processed foods.
Former Lioness Jill Scott backs government plans to ban under-16s from social media, urging children to swap screens for sport to boost mental health and social connections.
Public health nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire warns that summer heatwaves can worsen gut problems like IBS and bloating. Poor sleep, alcohol, dehydration, ultra-processed foods, and BBQ fare are key triggers.
Britain's grid operator issued a rare summer plea for more power generation as the third heatwave of the year strains the electricity system, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C widely and hit 36C in parts of England.
Monty Don urges gardeners to act fast in July to protect potatoes from blight. He shares his birthday tradition of digging first earlies on July 8 and offers tips to prevent fungal disease.
Keir Starmer hints at an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup; July 24 or 20 mooted as possible dates.
Spain's August heatwave was the most intense on record, with temperatures 4.6°C above normal, fueling deadly wildfires and causing over 1,100 deaths.
10,000 locals formed a 1.8-mile human chain on Es Trenc beach to protest against new Balearic laws they say threaten the nature reserve with overdevelopment.
Property expert warns homeowners about plants like bamboo, ivy, and knotweed that can cause costly damage and reduce house value.
Temperatures could soar to 35C by end of week before plummeting below 10C across 25 counties in Scotland and northern England, according to Met Office and ECMWF forecasts.
Chef Will Murray says deep-frying eggs in rapeseed oil instead of olive oil yields super crispy edges and runny yolks in just one minute. The high smoke point prevents burning.
Parents are frustrated as schools shorten days due to heat, highlighting UK's failure to adapt infrastructure to climate change, says writer Kirsty Ketley.
Prune Japanese maples in February while dormant for better shape and health, experts advise.
Southern Water bans hosepipes in 24 towns from July 10 amid heatwave, with fines up to £1,000. Exemptions include watering young trees, food crops, and health/safety uses.
Dr Oscar Duke urges public to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm as temperatures soar to 36C, with amber heat health alerts across England and warnings of increased mortality risk.
Locust swarms hit four Canary Islands; officials urge calm, warn of potential agricultural threat if numbers rise.
Canada approves relocation of 30 beluga whales from Marineland to aquariums in Spain and US, ending captivity in Canada after threats of euthanasia.
Exclusive: 17 English airports found with alarmingly high PFAS levels, some thousands of times above proposed EU limits, raising drinking water concerns.