Expert: Renewables Only Path to Cheaper Energy Bills
As the Ofgem price cap rises by 13% to £1,862, an expert warns the US-Iran ceasefire won't cut bills quickly. The only solution: homegrown renewables and efficiency.
Category : Environment
Gardeners Urged to Act Now as 41C Heatwave Forecast
Gardeners should move plants to shade now ahead of a potential 41C heatwave in early July that could break the UK record, says expert Jude Allen.
Gardening Expert: One Task Before 41C Heatwave
With forecasts predicting a 41C heatwave in early July, a gardening expert advises moving young plants to shade immediately to prevent damage.
Scotland Housing Emergency: SNP Misses Affordable Homes Target
Scotland's housing emergency continues as SNP misses affordable homes target by 15%, with over 10,000 children in temporary accommodation. Shelter warns political choices are to blame.
Homeowners Warned: Don't Pour Sauces Down Sink
Pouring fats, oils, grease, and leftover sauces down the sink can cause costly blockages. Severn Trent advises scraping plates, using a strainer, and binning oils to protect pipes.
E.coli in Thames 60 Times Safe Limit After Sewage Spill
E.coli levels in the River Thames reached 58,000 cfu per 100ml, over 60 times the safe swimming threshold, after a sewage spill during the hottest June day on record.
Russia Fuel Crisis: Mile-Long Queues Amid Ukraine Drone Strikes
Russia faces its worst fuel crisis in years as Ukrainian drone strikes cut refinery capacity by 30%, causing mile-long queues and rationing of 20 litres per vehicle across 50 regions.
Chelsea's 119-year-old pool closes for £1.3m revamp
Chelsea Sports Centre's historic swimming pool, opened in 1907, closes July 12 for a £1.3 million council-funded refurbishment, reopening in November with new mechanics, roof, and improved energy efficiency.
Husband Tells of Wife Killed by Elephant in Botswana
Barry Hoffner recounts the moment he learned his wife Jackie was killed by an elephant in Botswana in 2017, after she returned to her tent for tip money, and how he turned grief into global travel and charity.
Celtic and Rangers Criticised in Hotline Caller's Blueprint
A Hotline caller unveils a blueprint to revive Scottish football, criticising Celtic and Rangers' academy systems and the greed of clubs amid World Cup fallout.
UK Heatwave: Urgent Plant Care Ahead of 41C
With temperatures forecast to hit 41C in early July, gardeners are urged to move young plants to shade and use mulch to protect them from extreme heat.
Expert's 2p cleaning method for sparkling taps and shower heads
A cleaning expert shares a simple overnight hack using vinegar and water to remove limescale from taps and shower heads, leaving them sparkling like new for just pennies.
Pink Lemonade Scones: Tender, Sweet, and Easy to Make
The Groovy Food Company's raspberry lemon scone recipe uses pink lemonade for tender, sweet scones. Makes eight, bakes in 12-14 minutes.
London's Wild Swimming Boom: Sewage, Safety, and Blue Spaces
As heatwaves drive thousands to London's rivers and reservoirs, the capital's lack of safe, clean swimming spots highlights the urgent need for investment and infrastructure to match other European cities.
Avoid Morning Mowing for Clump-Free Lawns
Gardening experts warn against mowing lawns between 6am and 8am due to dew, which causes clumpy patches and damages mowers. Mid-morning after 10am is ideal.
Binman Urges Numbering Recycling Bins or Risk Losing Them
Refuse collector Ashley advises UK households to add house numbers to bin lids to prevent bins being returned to wrong addresses.
Powerlifter flooded with offers for used gym gear after TikTok joke
Powerlifter Peta Emery was stunned when a joking TikTok about selling her used gym shorts after a workout accident sparked a flood of DMs from men offering cash for her sweaty gear.
One Everyday Item That Attracts Birds to Your Garden
A TikTok gardener reveals that placing water in your garden attracts birds more effectively than seeds or bread. Multiple shallow water sources can draw flocks, especially during July heatwaves.
Should Jeremy Clarkson become a politician? Vote now
Jeremy Clarkson's potential political career divides opinion. Vote in our poll on whether the former Top Gear host should run for office.
UK's First Plant Hospital Opens in Edinburgh
Britain's first houseplant hospital, Hilda Houseplant Hospital, has opened in Edinburgh, offering surgery, repotting, and pest removal for indoor plants. Owner Rosanna Costello shares top tips for plant care.
Nun: Aliens Are Fallen Angels in Diabolical Invasion
A Catholic nun warns that UFO sightings are demonic 'fallen angels' invading Earth to distract humanity from God, citing a cosmic war for souls.
Add a Copper Penny to Your Birdbath to Attract Birds
Adding a pre-1982 copper 2p coin to your birdbath can help prevent algae growth and attract more birds, according to gardening experts.
Stop Pouring Sauces Down Sink to Avoid Blockages
Severn Trent warns homeowners that pouring sauces, oils, and grease down the sink can cause costly blockages. Advice includes scraping plates, using strainers, and binning waste.
Djokovic Calls for Tennis Rule Changes After Wimbledon Win
Novak Djokovic urges tennis chiefs to reform tour structures and shorten matches after his Wimbledon win, citing injury disruptions and a demanding calendar.
Chester Zoo Saves Rare Javan Green Magpie
Chester Zoo is spearheading an emergency rescue plan for the Javan green magpie, with fewer than 250 left. Survey teams failed to find any across 12 mountains in Java.
Sell-out intimate moisturiser backed by gynaecologists back in stock
NAYDAYA's award-winning Vagina Victory Oil, endorsed by gynaecologists, is back in stock after selling out five times, with 83% of women experiencing intimate dryness.
UK Could See Hottest Day Ever as 40C Heatwave in July
Weather maps show the UK could experience its hottest day in history with temperatures up to 40C between July 8-11, particularly in southern England and London.
White Vinegar Kills Weeds in Hours, Says Gardening Expert
White vinegar can kill weeds within hours, especially on hot days. Gardening expert Ifzaal shares this natural, chemical-free method. Works best on sunny days, but avoid using on lawns.
Zeena Valvona Reveals Kinkiest Fetish Requests From Fans
Zeena Valvona, a Babestation star with nearly six years on the platform, reveals the weirdest fetish requests she's received, from armpit worship to giantess car-crushing fantasies.
Kremlin: Nuclear Weapons Only Shield From Global War
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that only nuclear deterrence prevents global war, hours before Putin met human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova, who reported 14,752 appeals since May.
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