Campaigners demand no conscription in UK amid Russia threats
A coalition of 13 UK peace and faith groups has launched a petition demanding the Government rule out military conscription, warning it would threaten young people's freedoms.
A coalition of 13 UK peace and faith groups has launched a petition demanding the Government rule out military conscription, warning it would threaten young people's freedoms.
After a hot, dry summer left lawns brown, the RHS says autumn is the ideal time to repair grass. Re-sow patchy areas with drought-tolerant seed to help recovery.
Scientists are decoding beluga whale communication, which could help protect the species and offer insights into human language evolution.
A new 24-hour ultra-rapid EV charging hub has opened at Bellfield Interchange in Kilnarnock, part of MFG's £400m investment and 3,000 bays planned by 2030.
From today, UK households can legally plug solar panels into a standard socket. OVO is giving away five plug-in solar kits to its Beyond customers.
The Government expects Meta's new protections for teenagers in the US to also apply to the UK, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has said.
One-year-old cat Paddy, missing part of one ear after surgery, is still waiting to be rehomed at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, where staff say he remains playful and affectionate.
UK residents can now opt-in to receive free email or text alerts warning them of high air pollution in chosen locations, announced by Andy Burnham's government.
Heaton community backs Northumberland Wildlife Trust's bid to buy Rothbury Estate, with raffle of bespoke guitars helping close gap on £20m fundraising drive.
PETA activists staged a protest outside Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog in Burford, setting a realistic stuffed dog alight on a fake barbecue to urge veganism.
A 34-year-old man threw his neighbour's dog poo onto their roof for five months after they repeatedly failed to clean up their pet's mess in his garden. The heat eventually caused the smell to fill their home.
A second petition has been launched calling on Manchester City Council to protect and support Market Street stalls, including fresh sweetcorn traders, amid a row over the street's future.
The government is considering reforming the energy system to lower household bills, according to the Thursday Briefing, with details expected in the coming months.
As drought leaves UK lawns brown, a simple 'screwdriver test' can help determine if grass is dormant or dead, guiding revival efforts for a green comeback.
The IPCC warns global warming could exceed 3°C by 2030, risking the extinction of billions of species, as UN chief calls report a 'file of shame'.
A reader is heartbroken after his best friend denies sex but brags about bonking other blokes. Jane O'Gorman advises him to confront her and move on.
A 150-pound black bear invaded a rural Alaska cabin in 1992, mauling and eating Darcy Staver while her husband sought help, baffling experts.
The screwdriver test reveals if a brown lawn is dead or dormant, guiding recovery. Aerating dry compacted soil helps grass bounce back.
A black bear climbed a tree, broke into a rural Alaskan cottage and fatally attacked a woman, eating her remains for no apparent reason, leaving experts baffled.
Plug-in solar panels are now on sale in UK shops, offering a cheaper way to generate electricity. Prices start around £350-£400, with potential annual savings up to £110.
Energy bills rise 4% in October to £1,723, with renewables subsidies costing £220bn since 2002, as Labour faces criticism over policy failures.
The RSPB urges gardeners to put out bird food and water regularly this autumn to help magpies, robins and other UK birds thrive as natural food sources decline.
Notting Hill Carnival is a joyous, communal event unfairly judged by myths, with an arrest rate comparable to Glastonbury, argues Emma Loffhagen.
Plug-in solar panels that can cut up to 20% off energy bills go on sale in the UK from Thursday after rules allow their sale. Retailers including Argos, Amazon, Currys, B&Q, Screwfix and Wickes will stock the kits.
A massive glacial collapse in the Himalayas triggered flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 165 people and leaving over 1,000 missing, including hundreds of tourists.
Heatwaves buckle rails and disrupt trains. Experts propose cooling strategies, smarter materials, and better forecasting to protect UK railways in hotter summers.
Rachel Roddy's saffron tomato rice, inspired by Richard Olney, is a simple one-pot dish with rich flavor. Learn the recipe here.
PFAS 'forever chemicals' have been detected in London's Thames water, raising concerns about water safety and long-term environmental impact.
Kew Gardens' iconic Palm House in London will close for a multi-year renovation starting in 2027, with a £50m project to restore its glasshouse and plant collections.
UK residents can now opt in to receive free email or text alerts warning them of high air pollution in their chosen locations, the Government has announced.