Colin Jackson: Community Heroes Deserve Recognition Too
Olympic legend Colin Jackson launches SPAR's Everyday Champions campaign, urging Brits to nominate local heroes for VIP tickets to the European Athletics Championships.
Category : Environment
Cool Down Bedroom Without Fan: One Easy Step at Night
To cool your bedroom without a fan, British Gas advises opening windows and internal doors in the evening. This simple step circulates cool air, improving sleep during heatwaves.
Record Scottish Historic Buildings on Risk List
A record 42 Scottish historic buildings have been added to the Buildings at Risk register, almost doubling the number of Scottish entries, prompting calls for 'fierce protection'.
Cool Your Bedroom Without a Fan: British Gas Simple Step
To cool a bedroom without a fan, keep windows shut during the day and open them in the evening to let warm air escape, advises British Gas, ensuring rooms aren't stuffy.
Ayrshire Farmer Cora Cooper Wins National Sustainability Award
Ayrshire hill farmer Cora Cooper named Sustainability Champion at National Women In Agriculture awards in London, highlighting nature-friendly farming's role in biodiversity and climate action.
Baby Seagull Falls Down Chimney in Whitley Bay
A Whitley Bay woman was surprised when a baby seagull fell down her chimney into her fireplace while she worked from home. The bird, named Steven Seagull, was rescued by a charity.
Cool Your Bedroom Without a Fan: Simple Evening Trick
Open windows in the evening instead of daytime to cool your bedroom. British Gas advises keeping rooms shut during peak heat and ventilating at night for better sleep.
Livingston Nursery Expansion Approved Despite Flood Risk
West Lothian councillors approved a nursery extension in Livingston despite flood risks, after developers pledged mitigation measures. The project stalled in April over paperwork.
Green Beans Lower Cholesterol at 85p
Green beans, ranked among the world's healthiest vegetables, lower cholesterol and cost just 85p at Aldi. Packed with fiber, vitamins C and A, they offer numerous health benefits.
Mothers Lose Appeal Over Two-Child Benefit Cap Rape Clause
Two mothers lost a Court of Appeal bid to challenge the two-child benefit cap's 'rape clause' exception, which was removed in April. Judges ruled the provisions were proportionate.
Ants Flee Homes with £1 Cinnamon Near Windows and Doors
A cleaning expert reveals that cinnamon, costing just £1, can repel ants from homes when placed near windows and doors, disrupting their communication trails.
Welsh Garden Centre Named UK's Best for Third Time
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Powys, Wales has been named the UK's best garden centre by the Garden Centre Association, also winning Best Farm Shop and Best Garden Products Retailer.
Should kids stay up for England's 1am World Cup match?
England manager Thomas Tuchel urges parents to let children watch the 1am World Cup match against Mexico, sparking debate with education officials.
Family-Run Welsh Garden Centre Named UK's Best for Third Time
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Powys, Wales, has been named the UK's best garden centre by the Garden Centre Association, winning the supreme award for the third time.
Fishermen Slam 'Tone Deaf' Labour Over Fuel Crisis
UK fishermen stress over mortgages and food as fuel crisis deepens, with European competitors receiving direct government aid while British fleets get no similar support.
Welsh Garden Centre Named UK's Best for 2026
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Powys, Wales, has been named the UK's best garden centre by the Garden Centre Association, winning multiple awards including Best Farm Shop and Best Garden Products Retailer.
Keep Ants Away with £1 Cinnamon, Expert Says
Sprinkling cinnamon, a £1 spice, effectively deters ants by disrupting their scent trails, says cleaning expert Chantel Mila. This natural method avoids harming insects.
Seven children ill after swimming in sewage-polluted river
At least seven children fell ill with vomiting and stomach upsets after swimming in the River Dart in Devon, where untreated sewage had been discharged for 16 hours days earlier.
Ants Repelled by £1 Cinnamon Spray on Windows and Doors
Spraying a £1 cinnamon mixture on windows and doors repels ants by disrupting their scent trails, according to cleaning expert Chantel Mila.
Lanarkshire Groups Get £76,999 for 2026 Games Events
Ten projects in Lanarkshire receive £76,999 in National Lottery funding to host inclusive arts, sport, and community activities for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Sprinkle Cinnamon Near Windows to Repel Ants Naturally
Cinnamon, a common spice, is an effective natural ant repellent. Its compound cinnamaldehyde disrupts ant communication, deterring them without harm. Simply sprinkle or spray near entry points.
Chef Swaps Butter and Eggs for Cream for Fluffy Scones
Chef Alina reveals a scone recipe that swaps butter and eggs for double cream, achieving a 'tender and fluffy interior' with a crunchy edge.
Secret Ingredient for Fluffy Scones Without Butter or Eggs
Chef Alina shares a scone recipe that swaps butter and eggs for double cream, achieving a crunchy edge with a soft, tender interior every time.
Met Office: No Heatwave for Greater Manchester Next Week
The Met Office confirms Greater Manchester will not reach heatwave conditions next week, with highs of 24°C, below the 25°C threshold, despite a yellow heat-health alert elsewhere.
Neighbours Spend £100k to Block Travellers
A group of neighbours spent £100k to buy land near their homes, preventing travellers from setting up caravans, citing safety and property value concerns.
Met Office Heatwave Forecast: 9 Areas to Hit 30C Sunday
The Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 30C in 9 areas of South-east England on Sunday, with high pressure from the Azores bringing warm, settled conditions.
Expert Names Three Nutrients for Skin Health Shift
Experts highlight biotin, zinc, and vitamin C as key nutrients as people simplify skincare routines. Rachel Stevens endorses balanced nutrition and hydration over quick fixes.
UK Weather Maps Show Heat Surge Next Week After Record June
UK weather maps show another heat surge next week, with dry and warm conditions expected as June 2026 was England's warmest on record, according to the Met Office.
Bird Charity Urges Water Over Seed as Heatwave Hits UK
SongBird Survival advises gardeners to provide fresh water daily for songbirds as temperatures exceed 30°C, warning against summer bird feeding due to disease risks.
UK Fish and Chip Shops Face Mushy Pea Shortage (02.07.2026)
UK fish and chip shops face a mushy pea shortage due to heatwaves, adding to soaring costs and potential closures, warns the National Federation of Fish Friers.
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