Milk Container on Bin Deters Foxes, Says Binman
A TikTok binman advises placing a water-filled milk container on bin lids to deter foxes and seagulls. The reflection from streetlamps repels nocturnal foxes, keeping gardens tidy.
Category : Environment
Environment Agency 'Dangerously Underfunded' as River Pollution Soars
Environment Agency funding cuts have led to a 36% drop in pollution incident investigations, with rivers and biodiversity suffering.
Shirley Manson 'Could Cry' Over Cardiff Gig with Skunk Anansie
Shirley Manson said she 'could cry' after Garbage's 'extraordinary' Cardiff Castle gig. The co-headline tour with Skunk Anansie saw Skin crowd-surf and Manson praise the 'magical' response.
Andy Burnham's Rule: Ego and Costly Mistakes in Manchester
Manchester resident Adam Cailler warns of Andy Burnham's costly mistakes and ego as he becomes an MP, citing failed schemes and rising taxes.
Abandoned Mountain Lion Cub Rescued in Los Angeles Area
Three-week-old mountain lion cub Crimson rescued from Santa Monica mountains, now in care at Oakland Zoo after being abandoned by mother.
UK farm pollution crisis: rivers devastated by intensive farming
UK livestock farms cause weekly severe pollution incidents, with many unprosecuted, as dairy farms lead in breaches and fines remain low.
UK's Fragile Systems: Global Shocks Hit Home
The Guardian editorial warns that UK's fragile systems leave it exposed to global shocks, urging resilience over efficiency.
H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed on Australian Mainland as Poultry Farms Lock Down
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Western Australia, prompting poultry farm lockdowns. First H5 cases on mainland Australia.
British Tourists Injured in Shark Attack Off Australia
Two British tourists attacked by a shark in Queensland; one lost a foot, the other suffered leg lacerations.
100-Tonne Fatberg Discovered Blocking East London Sewer
A 100-tonne fatberg, 100 metres long, has been found blocking sewers in east London, prompting Thames Water to urge careful disposal of fats and wipes.
Aintree Cancels Dressage Event Due to Extreme Heat
Aintree Equestrian Centre cancels British Dressage event on June 24-25 due to extreme temperatures up to 38°C, citing horse and rider welfare amid Met Office amber warning.
California Sees Surge in Deadly Mushroom Poisonings with Four Deaths
California reports four deaths and 40 hospitalisations from death cap mushrooms in an unprecedented outbreak; experts urge caution.
Bristol Airport Reopens After Thunderstorm Closure
Bristol Airport reopened Tuesday after a thunderstorm knocked out air traffic control systems, stranding hundreds of passengers and causing dozens of flight cancellations and delays.
Angler Catches 'Monster' Minnow, But Record Slips Away
Angler Charlie Willerton catches a 109mm minnow, possibly the largest in Britain, but misses record due to lack of weighing and witnesses.
EPA Sued Over Failure to Regulate Water Pollution from Factory Farms
Advocacy groups sue EPA for failing to regulate water pollution from factory farms, citing health and environmental threats from manure and chemicals.
Australia Pledges 65% Emissions Cut by 2035
Australia to announce 2035 emissions target of at least 65% cut, based on Climate Change Authority advice, as part of Paris agreement commitments.
Family Stunned After Growing Year's Worth of Fruit and Veg in Back Garden
A family spent a year growing fruit and vegetables in their back garden and shared the results on TikTok, amassing 480,000 likes and nearly 3,100 comments.
Daughter Fears Deportation of Father to Nauru Will Shatter Family
A daughter fears her father's deportation to Nauru under Australia's secretive resettlement deal, warning it will shatter their family.
Pakistan Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 800 in Sindh Province
Pakistan heatwave death toll exceeds 800 in Sindh province, with Karachi hardest hit. Power cuts and Ramadan fasting worsen crisis.
Stockholm Quran Burning Funded by Journalist with Kremlin Links
Stockholm Quran burning funded by far-right journalist with Kremlin ties, risking Sweden's Nato bid and sparking Islamic world outrage.
Disneyland Visitors Showered with Goose Droppings
17 visitors at Disneyland, including 6 children, were showered with goose droppings, prompting a hazmat response. Guests were cleaned up and reported healthy.
Warning: The UK's Deadliest Garden and 5 Dangerous Plants You Might Have at Home
The Poison Garden in Northumberland houses over 100 toxic plants. Five dangerous UK plants include monkshood, castor bean, rhododendron, laburnum, and cherry laurel.
Abandoned Welsh Village Capel Celyn Reappears in Heatwaves
Capel Celyn, a Welsh village flooded in 1965 to supply water to Liverpool, occasionally resurfaces during droughts. Its ruins and a memorial chapel draw visitors.
Dead Foxes on Guemes Island Confirmed as Legal Fishing Bait
Washington officials confirm 21 dead foxes found on Guemes Island were legally used as crab bait, solving a local mystery that alarmed residents.
Rail Passengers Warned Not to Travel as Red Heat Alert Issued
Network Rail and TfL urge passengers not to travel on Wednesday and Thursday due to a rare red extreme heat warning, with significant disruption expected on Elizabeth Line and Overground.
Cheshire Fire Update on Widnes Recycling Plant Blaze
Cheshire Fire and Rescue have issued an update on the major recycling facility fire in Widnes, with 20 fire engines attending and the major incident stood down before midnight.
London Heatwave: Commuting, Inequality Raise Risk for Middle-Aged
Londoners aged 45-65 face same heatwave death risk as pensioners due to commuting, overcrowded homes, and inequality, UK Health Security Agency study finds.
Six Off-Grid Hermits: Rock Pillars to Siberian Isolation
Discover the tales of six individuals who abandoned modern life for off-grid living, from a Georgian monk on a rock pillar to a Siberian hermit, with varying outcomes.
Russia Nuclear Drill Near UK; Lavrov Advocates Atomic Bomb
Russia staged a 16-hour nuclear wargame in the Norwegian Sea, north of the UK, as Foreign Minister Lavrov reportedly advocated using atomic weapons at a closed meeting.
Simon Calder Travel Warning Amid UK Heatwave
Travel expert Simon Calder advises rail passengers to postpone journeys as the Met Office issues red extreme heat warnings, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C.
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