7 Drought-Tolerant Plants for a Vibrant UK Summer Garden
As UK summers get hotter and drier, gardener Sarah Raven shares 7 drought-tolerant plants to keep your garden lively and vibrant without excessive watering.
Category : Environment
Iranian Fans Protest Banned Flag at World Cup
Iranian protesters gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium to condemn FIFA's ban on the pre-revolutionary Shir o Khorshid flag and the Iranian regime's human rights record.
Lima Named World's Best City for Food in 2026
Lima, Peru tops Time Out's 2026 ranking of world's best cities for food, with 80% quality rating and 85% affordability score. The city boasts around 100,000 food outlets including street stalls.
Worcester Jumps Meeting Start Moved to 10:30am Over Extreme Heat
Worcester's jumps meeting on Wednesday moved to 10:30am start after amber extreme heat warning, with temperatures forecast up to 38C, to reduce heat stress risk for horses and humans.
Met Office Map Red: Liverpool Extreme Heat Warning
The Met Office has extended amber extreme heat warnings from Monday to Thursday, with temperatures exceeding 35C and potentially reaching 38C, breaking June records.
10 Vanished Merseyside Landmarks and What Replaced Them
From boxing stadiums to sugar factories, explore 10 lost Merseyside landmarks and discover what now occupies their sites, including a zoo, nightclub, and elevated railway.
American Warns Tartan Army: 'No Cones on the Gators'
An American warns Scotland's Tartan Army not to place traffic cones on alligators in Florida, as the team heads to Miami for the World Cup match against Brazil.
Gardeners Warned Over Destructive Japanese Knotweed That Can Devalue Homes
Japanese knotweed can reduce home values by 15% and cause structural damage. Gardeners urged to identify and manage this invasive plant.
South Carolina Tax Relief Act Helps Gullah Geechee Families Keep Ancestral Land
South Carolina's Heirs' Property Tax Relief Act helps Gullah Geechee families keep ancestral land by preventing tax increases when clearing titles.
Urban areas host 80% of England’s high-risk flood homes, study finds
Study finds 80% of England's high-risk flood homes are in urban areas, with social housing tenants most vulnerable.
Salt Trick for Crispier Steak and Baked Potatoes
Salting steak and baked potatoes before cooking draws out moisture, preventing sogginess and ensuring a crispy crust and skin. This simple method uses salt to dry-brine meat and season potatoes for perfect texture.
Gardeners Urged to Sprinkle Chilli Powder to Deter Squirrels from Bird Food
Gardeners advised to use chilli powder to deter squirrels from bird food, as birds are unaffected by the spice.
Excessive Foraging in UK Countryside Poses Risk to Wildlife, Experts Warn
Experts warn excessive foraging for wild garlic and mushrooms in UK is damaging ecosystems, with commercial harvesting on protected sites.
Ethiopian Volcano Erupts for First Time in 12,000 Years, Ash Reaches Yemen
Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years, sending ash to Yemen and other countries.
Environmental Flows May Resume After Turtle Deaths in NSW Wetlands
WaterNSW stopped environmental flows to NSW wetlands, causing deaths of turtles, birds, frogs and sheep. Researchers and activists urge resumption.
UK's 'best seaside town' Bude impresses with beaches and shops
Bude in Cornwall, named Best UK Coastal Town at the British Travel Awards, offers quiet golden beaches, independent shops, and a family-friendly atmosphere, as discovered by Toby Codd.
Missing 1.5C Climate Target Is a Moral Failure, UN Chief Tells Cop30 Summit
UN chief Guterres calls failure to meet 1.5C target a 'moral failure' at Cop30 summit in Brazil, warns of catastrophic tipping points.
Hampstead Heath Warning Issued as Heatwave Returns
Visitors to Hampstead Heath are urged to behave responsibly after fights and illegal swimming incidents during May's heatwave. Additional security has been deployed.
Speed up indoor clothes drying with one household item
Laundry experts say wrapping wet clothes in a dry towel and twisting tightly can absorb excess moisture, speeding up indoor drying times without a tumble dryer or outdoor line.
US Agriculture Secretary Mocked for Suggesting $3 Meal to Save Money
US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins faces mockery after suggesting a $3 meal of chicken, broccoli and tortilla to save money, with Democrats calling it out of touch.
Support for UK monarchy hits record low in 33 years
Support for the British monarchy has fallen to its lowest level in 33 years, with 55% favouring a monarchy and 27% wanting a republic, according to a new Ipsos poll.
‘The perfect storm’: Trump has left the US less prepared for natural disasters, experts say
Experts warn Trump's cuts to Fema and Noaa have eroded US disaster preparedness, with record costs and delayed responses in 2025.
Met Office Urges 71 Areas to Gather Torches and Batteries
The Met Office has issued amber heat warnings for 71 UK areas from Monday, urging households to gather torches and batteries as temperatures could reach 35C and power cuts may occur.
How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout – without sending anything to landfill
Expert tips for a guilt-free wardrobe clearout: sell online, donate responsibly, and avoid landfill. Includes advice on Vinted, eBay, and charity shop etiquette.
Gardeners Urged to Use Lawn Clippings as Mulch in June
Gardeners are advised to keep grass clippings and use them as mulch in flower beds this June, as they provide essential nutrients, retain moisture, and suppress weeds.
UK Braces for 38C Heatwave as Warning Expanded
The Met Office has expanded an extreme heat warning as the UK faces a heatwave with potential highs of 38C, possibly breaking the June record of 35.6C set in 1976.
Dame Joanna Lumley criticises humans as 'unbearably vain and destructive'
Dame Joanna Lumley criticises humans as 'unbearably vain and destructive' in a Radio Times interview, while promoting her new ghost story.
North East Heatwave: 108-Hour Alert, Hotter Than Lanzarote
A five-day heatwave is set to hit the North East, with a 108-hour heat health alert upgraded to a risk score of 10. The region could be hotter than Lanzarote, and officials warn of a potential rise in deaths.
Leave Watermelon Rinds Out for Butterflies, Gardeners Urged
Gardeners should leave watermelon rinds outdoors this summer to help declining butterfly populations, say experts. The fruit provides essential nutrients and attracts species that don't visit flowers.
Daffodils Bloom Across UK During Unseasonably Mild December
Daffodils bloom across UK in unseasonably mild December, with temperatures up to 10°C above average and odds on warmest Christmas shortened.
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