North Tyneside lifts fridge and freezer tip ban after backlog
North Tyneside Council has lifted its temporary ban on fridges and freezers at the Wallsend Road tip in North Shields, after clearing the backlog.
Category : Environment
Wildlife Photographer of the Year preview reveals standout images
Images of an oxpecker cleaning its bill against a rhino's skin and an inquisitive polar bear staring into a seal's breathing hole are among the winning shots in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Barn owl chicks born in Fermanagh boost NI population
Two barn owl pairs bred successfully in Co Fermanagh this summer, each raising five chicks, a significant boost to Northern Ireland's population of fewer than 30 breeding pairs.
Prue Leith calls for ban on kids' lunchboxes
Dame Prue Leith has called for a ban on children's lunchboxes, saying parents can't be policed on what they pack, and backed free compulsory meals for all pupils.
National Cabinet to Discuss Data Centre Power Demands
National Cabinet will meet to address surging data centre electricity demands, with state and federal leaders seeking a coordinated response to grid pressures and energy policy.
UK to issue new guidance on preparing for extreme weather and attacks
The Government will educate the public on preparing for extreme storms, wildfires and hostile attacks, including stocking up on tinned food and bottled water.
Fox found hiding in MP's Westminster office cupboard
A fox broke into Tory MP George Freeman's Westminster office and hid in a stationary cupboard before pest control removed it and released it nearby.
Outrage over £1bn solar farm plans in Norfolk countryside
Plans for a £1bn solar farm in Norfolk spark outrage, with campaigners calling it a 'blight on the countryside'.
Tesco recalls ready-meal over E. coli fears - 'do not eat'
Tesco has recalled its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, urging customers not to eat affected batches and to return them for a full refund.
Mining village transformation plans on public display
Plans to transform the former Lanarkshire mining village of Douglas West into an outdoor recreation, heritage and tourism destination will go on public display this week.
British florists face worst year yet as drought decimates stocks
British florists are facing their 'worst year yet' as record low rainfall and high temperatures decimate flower stocks, forcing wedding couples to rethink decor.
Wild beavers could return to Wigan and Leigh after 500 years
Wild beavers could be released in Wigan and Leigh under plans to improve wetlands, reduce flood risk and boost nature after more than 500 years of extinction in the area.
ULEZ Brings Cleaner Air to London, Study Finds
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has significantly improved air quality, reducing harmful pollutants and bringing health benefits to residents, a new study reveals.
Poverty Lived Experiences Guide New UK Policy
The UK government will overhaul anti-poverty policy using lived experiences of poverty, following a review that found current approaches often fail to address root causes.
Scotland urged to match Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has called on the Scottish Government to match Andy Burnham's £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, citing record homelessness levels.
Wirral driver swerves to avoid huge fly-tip on Red Hill Road
Council officers are investigating a large-scale fly-tipping incident on Red Hill Road, Storeton, after a driver swerved to avoid waste scattered across the road.
Meerkat family killed in tunnel collapse at wildlife park
A meerkat family has died at Tropical Birdland in Desford, Leicestershire, after a tunnel collapsed during heavy rain. Only one survived.
NASA timelapse shows Europe's 40C heatwave toll
NASA timelapse maps reveal how 40C heatwaves spread across Europe this summer, with tens of thousands of deaths and multiple records smashed.
Aldi sets Sept 1 deadline for coat donation at 600 stores
Aldi's charity coat appeal runs from August 25 to September 1, accepting children's coats and clothing via InPost Lockers at over 600 UK stores for The Salvation Army.
North East life expectancy gap of 18 years revealed
New analysis shows life expectancy in parts of the North East is up to 18 years lower than elsewhere, with stark disparities within the region. Health Equals is urging government action.
Hundreds pull giant castle for repairs in epic tug-of-war
Nearly 2,000 volunteers in northern Japan hand-dragged a 360-tonne castle six feet as part of earthquake repairs, with thousands more applying to join the traditional hikiya technique.
Woodside scraps clean energy targets despite windfall profits
Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite recording a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn, doubling down on fossil fuels.
Heritage wheat and biodiversity restoration on a Cotswold farm
Henry Astor returned to his Cotswolds farm, planted trees and wildflowers, and switched to heritage wheat, boosting bird populations and supplying bakeries while aiming to mill 500 tonnes a year.
121 Indigenous Victorians died by suicide in five years
121 empty chairs marked Indigenous lives lost to suicide in Victoria in five years, as VACCHO says the state has done nothing to fund recommended healing centres.
Fal Rivers to Reef: Cornwall's plan to tackle algal blooms
Cornwall council's Fal Rivers to Reef initiative works with farmers to reduce runoff and protect seagrass, maerl and oyster beds in the River Fal.
England's water privatisation disaster: Scotland shows a better way
Prof Devi Sridhar argues England's privatised water companies prioritise shareholders over customers, contrasting with Scotland's publicly owned Scottish Water, which invests more per household and charges less.
To Use a Mountain: The fight against nuclear waste dumping
Documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights communities resisting US government plans to turn rural land into nuclear waste disposal sites, focusing on Yucca Mountain and the Western Shoshone tribe.
Green India Mission Falls 97.57% Short of Forest Target
India's flagship Green India Mission achieved only 2.43% of its 2014 forest expansion pledge, with auditors calling progress 'negligible', as forest land diversions accelerate and climate risks loom.
US building twice as much gas capacity as China in AI boom
The US has surged ahead of China in new gas-fired power generation, driven by an AI datacenter boom, with under-construction projects up 76% in the first half of this year.
UK datacentres to emit more than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Two planned English datacentres will produce over 4.5m tonnes of CO2 annually, exceeding ExxonMobil's UK emissions and threatening climate goals, analysis shows.
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