Seven common garden plants, including foxgloves and lilies, contain fatal toxins that can kill children, cats, or dogs if ingested, warns a Surrey gardener. Accidental poisoning is rare but risks remain.
China's Yulin Dog Meat Festival is underway until June 30, with thousands of dogs and cats feared killed. A slaughterhouse was shut down earlier this month, signaling changing attitudes.
The Scottish Government launches a £15 million Childcare Support Fund to help low-income families with childcare costs during financial hardship, including illness, bereavement, or job changes.
A mum shares a simple shower screen cleaning hack using a 35p kitchen item mixed with washing up liquid, hailed as a 'lifesaver' by TikTok users.
As UK temperatures hit 38C, experts warn fan misuse can cause fires. Dust, continuous running, and poor placement increase risks. Over 20,000 home fires yearly from electrical faults.
A dead duckling was found floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after Trump's $20 million renovation involved pouring hydrogen peroxide to combat algae, raising environmental concerns.
The NASUWT teaching union says schools should consider closure if the Met Office issues a Red extreme heat warning, as temperatures could exceed 38°C in the UK.
Rebecca Marshall's free Promwear Service in Salford has helped over 300 children attend prom, with 138 already supported this year. She says the fear of bailiffs is less scary than telling a child they can't go.
Former Lanarkshire MSP Alex Neil calls on John Swinney to support North Sea drilling after SNP's by-election defeat in Aberdeen South, warning voters are furious at politicians treating the sector as a 'sacrificial lamb'.
Clarkson's Farm star Charlie Ireland opened up about his father's Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis and death, sharing a poignant Father's Day message to raise awareness for the MND Association.
UK households advised to close curtains as Met Office issues amber extreme heat warnings for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, with temperatures reaching 38C and tropical nights.
UK households are urged to avoid using electric fans directly on their bodies from Tuesday as temperatures could reach 38C, causing dehydration and heart strain, experts warn.
Liverpool is set to reach 37C on Thursday as the UK faces extreme heat. An amber heat warning is in place for Merseyside, and UKHSA has issued health alerts across England. Record-breaking June temperatures are expected.
British Gas expert recommends £7.99 reflective window film from Amazon to keep bedrooms cool as UK braces for 38C heatwave, reducing heat and glare by up to 99%.
A new play area designed with local community input has opened in Jerviston, Motherwell. Features include a multi-play unit, accessible roundabout, trampoline, and cableway. Funded by £100,000 from the Local Development Programme and Scottish Government.
The UK government has advised schools against closures during the heatwave, instead recommending relaxed uniform rules and modified activities as temperatures soar to 38C.
The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning for extreme heat, covering 90 areas across England and Wales as temperatures are set to reach 38C.
Grizzly bear attack in British Columbia injures 11, including children; search for sow and cubs continues amid concerns over bear-human conflicts.
At 80, Bob Brown reflects on activism, death, and defiance in his new book, discussing a recent health scare and his views on environmentalism.
The North East could see temperatures rise to 29C this week as the Met Office issues a heat warning. Humid conditions and high night-time temperatures are expected through Friday.
Wildwood Trust in Kent euthanises its entire wolf pack after severe infighting caused life-threatening injuries, citing animal welfare as priority.
The UK government has issued advice to headteachers on school closures during a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures up to 38C, recommending against closures but suggesting uniform relaxations and other measures.
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to multiple deaths and prompted health warnings in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece, with temperatures exceeding 40°C and public events cancelled.
The Met Office has issued an extreme heat amber warning as temperatures could reach 38C in parts of the UK this week, potentially breaking the June record of 35.6C set in 1976.
Thames Water's £19bn plan to raise London bills by £14.55/month, above average, for sewage and leak fixes amid criticism.
Organic dairy ranches leave Point Reyes after settlement, with Nature Conservancy leading restoration using targeted grazing and other methods.
London braces for record June heat with temperatures up to 39C, as an amber alert is extended. Scientists warn of a 'heat-dome driven furnace' with dangerous humidity levels.
A woodpecker named Rambo breaks a Ring doorbell in Kent while pecking for food, captured on camera by homeowners.
Amid a UK heatwave, gardening expert James warns against overwatering and reveals the only correct method: water roots in early morning or late evening, not leaves.
Anthony Scaramucci's £49 'Resilience Lab' course teaches Gen Z how to turn failure into success, drawing on his own career setbacks.