Prepare Your Garden for Rain After Drought: RHS Expert Tips
Rain is expected in the South East on Wednesday after weeks of drought. RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares tips to prepare your garden for sudden storms.
Category : Environment
Prince Harry quits African Parks charity before UK return
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks ahead of his return to the UK. The Duke of Sussex remains a supporter of the conservation charity's mission.
Driver amazed to see wallaby hopping along street in Cornwall
Pasty shop owner Scot Weller spotted a wallaby hopping along a street in Liskeard, Cornwall, and followed it out of concern for its safety before reporting the sighting to police.
Fruit foraging legal rights: what the 1968 law allows
Foraging for wild fruit is legal under the Theft Act 1968 for personal use, but commercial picking, private land access, and protected species carry restrictions.
Historic Wirral building set for 'much-needed' investment
The Lyceum in Port Sunlight will receive £499,999 from the government's Museum Estate and Development Fund for repairs and solar panels.
Air fryer grease melts away with one common kitchen item
A woman shares a budget-friendly tip for cleaning air fryers using dishwasher tablets, saying a five-minute soak in boiling water made grease melt away without scrubbing.
PIP and ADP Blue Badge points for automatic eligibility
PIP or ADP claimants may automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if they score 8 points in 'moving around' or 12 points in 'planning and following a journey'.
Epsom salts in wash: colour hack or costly mistake?
A TikTok cleaning fan says adding Epsom salts to dark washes locks in colours, but experts warn the natural item can damage clothes and machines.
Spiders and flies kept out of homes with one windowsill item
Placing cloves on windowsills can deter spiders and flies from entering homes, according to a natural pest control hack shared online.
Freeview switch-off: Deadline for public response is Aug 31
The government's consultation on ending terrestrial TV closes on August 31. Campaigners warn millions could lose access to Freeview, which reaches 12.9 million UK homes.
Households face £80 fines for breaking four bin rules
Households in England could face fines of up to £80 for breaking four bin collection rules. Councils can issue fixed penalties for obstructing neighbours, attracting vermin, restricting access or leaving unsightly waste.
Mum's Ibiza trip regret after 'extreme weather' hits island
A mum booked an August trip to Ibiza but now fears her flight may be delayed after 'extreme weather' brought flooding, heavy rainfall and strong winds to the island.
Cat rescued from car engine after eight-hour ordeal
Nala survived an eight-hour ordeal trapped in a car engine in Walsall, with the vehicle's heat potentially cauterising her injury and saving her life.
Farming couple devastated by sudden death of bull Ronnie
Graham and Helen Ackerman faced a devastating loss when their Aberdeen Angus bull Ronnie died unexpectedly on their Highland cattle farm in Scotland.
Shouting at vacuum to help scared dogs may backfire
Dogs Trust warns that shouting at vacuum cleaners to help scared dogs may increase fear; calmness and gradual introduction are advised instead.
Meghan Markle UK Return 'Won't Work', Expert Warns
Royal expert Andrew Lownie warns Meghan Markle's UK return won't work, citing Cotswolds winters and distance from her mother as two major flaws.
Swap avocado for creamier cheaper smashed peas on toast
Smashed peas are a cheaper, creamier alternative to avocado on toast, offering fibre, protein and gut-friendly nutrients in a five-minute recipe.
GMB turns tense as Richard Madeley tangles with Labour minister
Good Morning Britain aired a tense spat between Richard Madeley and Housing minister Matthew Pennycook over the government's affordable housing pledge and the 1.5 million homes target.
Burnham faces North Sea drilling decision that will divide nation
Andy Burnham must decide on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields, a choice that risks angering voters and his own party either way.
Owl sanctuary run by 87-year-old to close after complaints
Ebbw Vale Owl Sanctuary, run by 87-year-old Malcom Jones, will close to the public from August 31 after licence challenges and complaints to trading standards.
Minister rejects claim Burnham broke council homes promise
A housing minister has rejected claims Andy Burnham broke promises on council housing as the Government unveiled a nearly £10 billion plan for affordable homes.
Lunar Eclipse Glasses: Do You Need Them for Friday's Blood Moon?
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the early hours of Friday, August 28, with 93% of the Moon in Earth's shadow. No special glasses are needed to view it safely, according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
Spray this kitchen staple around your home to keep spiders out
Spiders begin moving into UK homes this week. A simple water and vinegar spray can deter them, using ingredients found in most kitchens.
Burnham urged not to follow Starmer on migrant booklet row
Women's groups warn PM Andy Burnham that anti-migrant VAWG narratives endanger women, not protect them, urging urgent action.
Scientists warn of 10% chance of civilisation survival
Research warns civilisation collapse could occur within decades due to deforestation, with less than 10% survival odds in the most optimistic scenario.
Boy, 10, killed by monkeys in Gujarat after intestines torn out
A 10-year-old boy died after monkeys tore out his intestines in Salki village, Gujarat, India. Doctors declared him dead on arrival at hospital.
Monkey gang kills 10-year-old boy in Gujarat village attack
A 10-year-old boy died after a gang of monkeys tore out his intestines in Salki village, Gujarat, India. The attack happened near a temple in November 2023, and doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Lawrence Abu Hamdan: sound evidence and human rights
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Turner winner and Earshot director, reveals how his art and sound-based human rights investigations are inseparable, from Gaza killings to a Belgrade sonic weapon.
35,000 Excess Deaths in Europe Linked to Heatwaves
At least 35,000 excess deaths occurred in Europe during back-to-back heatwaves, according to a new analysis. The study links the extreme heat to a significant mortality toll across the continent.
Indonesia Chokes on Haze as Super El Niño Intensifies Fires
Fires in Indonesian Borneo have burned tens of thousands of acres, sending choking smoke to Malaysia and Singapore, with nearly 94,000 hectares burned in July alone.
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