UK heatwave: EMR urges only essential travel as temps hit 35C
East Midlands Railway urges customers to travel only if essential as a heatwave brings temperatures up to 35C. Services suspended or reduced, with amber health alerts issued.
Category : Environment
Killingworth Residents React to New Recycling Centre Plans
Killingworth locals share mixed views on a proposed new recycling centre in North Tyneside, with support for cleaner areas but concerns over location and environmental impact.
Arizona Moves to Regulate Rural Groundwater Use
Arizona moves to regulate rural groundwater use in Willcox Basin amid depletion, with a public hearing set for November.
Simpler Recycling Letters Detail England's New Waste Collection Rules
New Simpler Recycling rules in England standardise waste collections and expand food waste recycling from Tuesday.
Wet Wipe Island Clean-Up Shocks Londoners
Over 180 tonnes of wet wipes are being removed from the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge in a major clean-up operation.
Trump's Climate Stance Casts Shadow Over Global Finance Talks
US pressure under Trump threatens to sideline climate finance at IMF/World Bank spring meetings, risking shelving of green action plan for developing countries.
One Vital Winter Task For Abundant Rose Blooms This Spring
Gardening expert says pruning roses in late winter is vital for abundant spring blooms. Remove dead wood, clear centre, cut back canes by one-third.
Monty Don's Genius Trick to Ripen Green Tomatoes with a Banana
Monty Don reveals a simple trick using a banana to ripen green tomatoes indoors, along with alternative methods.
Greece Bans Sheep Movement After Sheeppox Outbreak
Greece bans sheep and goat movement nationwide after sheeppox outbreak, culling 2% of livestock and threatening feta exports.
Grand Canyon Wildfire Dragon Blaze Forces Evacuations
A wildfire at Grand Canyon's North Rim has destroyed over 70 buildings, including the historic lodge, forcing evacuations and raising questions about fire management decisions.
Boots £55 Beauty Box Worth Over £265 Pays for Itself
Boots Festival Beauty Box costs £55 but contains products worth over £265, with 12 full-sized items. Shoppers say the £30 mascara and £25 dry shampoo alone justify the price.
Cactus Study Challenges Darwin's View on Evolution Drivers
New cactus research challenges Darwin's idea that specialised flowers drive evolution, finding that the speed of flower size change, not specific adaptations, creates new species.
Ofwat Criticised Over Water Pollution Failures as Thames Water Ranked Worst
Environment Agency rates eight of nine water companies as poor; Thames Water ranked worst. Ofwat criticised over pollution failures as sewage spills rise.
Putin Ally Fears Revolution in Russia Fuel Crisis
Vladimir Solovyov, a top Putin propagandist, warns of potential revolution as severe fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes cause queues up to 18 hours, disrupting summer travel and harvest.
Tech Firms 'Playing with the Food System' Using AI, Warn Experts
Experts warn tech giants like Google and Microsoft are using AI to influence global farming, prioritising profits over local crops and farmer autonomy.
Giant Pipe Rises 10 Metres Overnight in Osaka, Baffling Onlookers
A giant underground pipe mysteriously rose 10 metres overnight in Osaka, Japan, baffling residents and causing traffic congestion.
Activist Group Claims Mass Shoplifting Campaign for Food Banks Across UK
Activist group Take Back Power claims mass shoplifting campaign across UK cities to supply food banks, defending actions as moral despite illegality.
Macron backs Mbappe in racism row with Paraguayan senator
President Macron supports Kylian Mbappe after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racist comments. Mbappe called her out, and the French Football Federation is pursuing legal action.
Olivia Wilde Urges Couples to Talk About Sex Directly
Olivia Wilde says people discuss sex with everyone except their partner. Studies show women confide in friends more than partners. Experts weigh in on the risks and benefits of sharing intimate details.
Northumbrian Water to Pay £550,000 for Pollution Incidents
Northumbrian Water will pay £550,000 to environmental charities after unauthorised sewage discharges into streams in County Durham and Sunderland, affecting aquatic life.
Windowsill Water Bowl Trick Cools Home Without AC
A man shares a simple windowsill water bowl method he learned from his aunt that can cool a room for free, as the UK faces its third heatwave with temperatures up to 35°C.
Windowsill bowl hack cools home without AC as UK faces 35°C
Sam Smith shares a windowsill bowl method using cold water to cool rooms without AC or fans, costing next to nothing, as UK faces third heatwave with temperatures up to 35°C.
Foreign Office Warns of 'High Risk' Wildfires in France
The Foreign Office has updated its France travel advice, warning Brits of the 'high risk' of wildfires from April to October after thousands were evacuated in southern France.
£1.50 Chamomile Hack Helps Kids Sleep in Heatwave
A sleep expert reveals a common bedtime mistake parents make during heatwaves. A £1.50 chamomile ice lolly hack can help children fall asleep easily as UK temperatures soar above 34°C.
Eight Shops Closed Over Illegal Vapes and Anti-Social Behaviour
Eight shops in Cheshire, including three in Warrington, have been shut down for three months following reports of anti-social behaviour and illegal sale of vapes and cigarettes.
Foreign Office Updates France Travel Advice Amid Wildfires
The Foreign Office has updated its France travel advice after wildfires forced over 10,000 evacuations in the French Pyrenees. Brits are warned of a high risk of fires from April to October.
45p Ingredient Makes Bacon Crispier and Less Greasy
A TikTok user reveals a 45p ingredient hack for perfectly crispy bacon: sprinkle all-purpose flour on rashers before baking at 190°C for 17-20 minutes, reducing grease and enhancing crunch.
Bowl of Cold Water on Windowsills Cools Homes, Experts Say
Placing a bowl of cold water on windowsills near open windows cools homes cheaply during heatwaves. UK temperatures hit 35C. Expert tips from LEAP Energy and British Gas.
Bumblebees Show 'Liking' and 'Disliking' in Slow-Motion Video
Scientists captured slow-motion footage of bumblebees reacting to different solutions, revealing head shakes and tongue movements that indicate 'liking' or 'disliking'.
Bees Show Emotion-Like Behaviors in Slow-Motion Video
A new study reveals bumblebees exhibit 'liking' and 'disliking' behaviors via facial expressions, supporting insect sentience. When tasting sweet solutions, they stick out their tongues; for distasteful substances, they shake heads and wipe mouths.
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