Hot Tub Legionella Warning as UK Braces for Heatwave
Experts warn that soaring temperatures increase the risk of Legionnaires' disease from hot tubs. Many owners neglect maintenance, with 92% not testing for bacteria.
Category : Environment
Scouse Flowerhouse: Wildflowers Transforming Liverpool
Discover how Scouse Flowerhouse, born from a joke, has turned Liverpool's urban spaces into vibrant wildflower meadows, boosting community spirit and biodiversity.
Blue Alien Jellyfish Wash Up on Welsh Beaches
Hundreds of By-the-wind-sailors, also known as Velella velella, have washed up on beaches in northwest Wales, creating a rare 'blue tide' that has surprised beachgoers.
Hospice Staff Supported My Ill Daughter for 16 Years
Linsey Preston praises St Oswald's Hospice for supporting her daughter Gracie since she was eight weeks old with encephalitis. The hospice has been part of their lives for 16 years.
William Meets Ginger Spice Pig on Devon Farm Visit
During a visit to a regenerative farm in Devon, the Prince of Wales met a pig named Ginger Spice and sampled strawberries, highlighting sustainable agriculture and wellbeing.
£35k Investment Could Boost Culture and Leisure in Amble
Northumberland Council provides £35,000 for feasibility studies to improve culture, leisure, and sports in Amble, aiming to enhance the town centre and local amenities.
I Date Women While My Husband Only Wants Me — It’s Made Our Marriage Stronger
Karla Houston came out as bisexual to her husband Steven after four years of marriage. Now, with his support, she dates women while he remains monogamous, and they say this dynamic has strengthened their bond.
Starmer Backs Mirror Water Safety Campaign After Deaths
Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports the Mirror's Save Lives for Sam campaign following a series of water-related deaths during the recent heatwave, vowing government action.
Dennis Donates Tackle to Hook Next Generation of Anglers
Dennis donates his late friend Russell Degnan's fishing tackle to Liverpool and District Angling Association to help attract youngsters into the sport. A memorial match for Ray Pagan raises £500 for Dementia UK.
Amber Heat Health Alerts Issued for UK as 30C+ Weather Arrives
UKHSA issues amber heat health alerts for millions as temperatures could reach 34°C, with risks to health and services. Humidity may trigger thunderstorms.
Simon Cowell's Happiness Secret Only for Millionaires
Simon Cowell ditched his phone 8 years ago for happiness, but experts say this digital detox trend is only possible for the ultra-wealthy who can outsource tasks.
Celtic Fans Group Demand Answers from Silent Board
The Celtic Fans Collective has demanded transparency from the club's board over coaching staff, transfers, and senior positions, warning against repeating last summer's chaotic window.
England Flag Reclaimed by Communities Amid Far-Right Tensions
As the World Cup begins, communities reclaim the St George's cross from far-right groups, highlighting a tug-of-war over national identity and patriotism.
Labour Must Fight Rightwing Backlash on Multiculturalism
Andy Beckett argues that the UK's rightwing counter-revolution against equality and diversity is gaining ground, and Labour's soft approach won't stop it. He urges Labour to learn from London's past and present leaders.
Brush Fire Smoke Blankets Miami Neighborhood
A brush fire near Interstate 75 in western Miami sent heavy smoke over a neighborhood on June 16. Drone footage captured flames near homes as residents watched.
Giles Peaker, Tenants' Rights Lawyer, Dies at 60
Giles Peaker, a housing lawyer who used the law to improve rights for tenants and homeless people, has died suddenly aged 60. He founded the Nearly Legal blog and co-authored the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
G7 Protests: Wealth Inequality and Political Weakness
Zoe Williams reflects on G7 protests in Evian, comparing past anti-globalization movements with current demonstrations targeting Elon Musk's trillion-dollar wealth and political disunity.
Musket Balls and Fort Found at Bunker Hill Site
Archaeologists in Boston have unearthed musket balls, gun flints, and remnants of a fort from the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, offering a tangible link to a pivotal clash in the American Revolution.
Wharfedale Wildlife Memories and Toilet Handedness
Readers share memories of Grass Wood in Wharfedale, debate toilet turning direction based on handedness, and note clockwise traditions in Buddhist stupa walking.
Social Clubs Deserve Lottery Support
The Guardian argues that working-class social clubs, vital community assets, deserve national lottery funding for revival in deprived areas.
Activists Fight for Permanent Closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Environmental groups welcome detainee relocation from Florida's notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' but vow legal action for permanent closure and Everglades restoration.
Trump Admin Joins Suit Against Evanston Reparations
The Trump administration has joined a lawsuit to stop Evanston, Illinois' first-of-its-kind reparations program for Black residents, arguing it is unconstitutional.
Cannabis Commercialisation Boosts Usage and Psychosis Risk
A review finds that commercial cannabis markets increase usage and psychosis rates, while decriminalisation or strict regulation does not lead to such harms.
Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Dies at 1,000 Years Old
The Major oak, a 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest, has died after being stressed by hot, dry summers. The tree, linked to Robin Hood, failed to produce leaves this year.
Hanson Quoting Book Encouraging: Islamophobia Envoy
Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, responds to Pauline Hanson's use of Ed Husain's memoir, urging more reading and fact-based debate on Islam.
LA Warehouse Fire Triggers Shelter-in-Place Order
A 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility in Los Angeles caught fire, releasing toxic ammonia smoke. Residents were ordered to shelter in place as firefighters battled the blaze from air and ground.
Mo Touré on Family's Refugee Journey and Socceroos Career
Socceroos striker Mo Touré recalls his family's harrowing refugee journey from war-torn Liberia to Australia, and how it shaped his football career.
Hanson's Speech Ignites Multiculturalism Debate in Australia
Pauline Hanson's address at the National Press Club reignites discussions on multiculturalism, sparking reactions across Australia's political spectrum.
Rethinking Ecosystem Failure: A New Perspective
Ecologist John Drake argues that ecosystems don't have intrinsic functions or goals, so they cannot truly 'fail.' He calls for clearer language in conservation that separates human values from natural processes.
Watching Ruffs Strut Like Ludicrous Walter Raleighs
At a small pool on the Blackwater Estuary, a naturalist observes the spectacular transformation of male ruffs during spring migration, reflecting on the passage of birds and time.
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