Record Sewage Spills Spark Calls for National Environmental Emergency
Raw sewage discharges into English rivers and seas surged 105% in 2023, sparking calls for a national environmental emergency.
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Crafters Protest ICE With Rage Knitting And Red Hats
US crafters protest ICE with red knit hats, nail art and dolls, raising over $250,000 for immigrant aid groups.
Gardening Expert: Best Plants to Sow in June for Beginners
GardeningExpress shares top picks for June planting, including beginner-friendly vegetables like carrots and cucumbers, plus flowers such as marigolds and cosmos.
Current Heatwave 'Likely to Kill Almost 600 People in England and Wales'
Scientists confirm current heatwave likely to cause nearly 600 premature deaths in England and Wales, with climate change making such events more frequent and intense.
Damp June: Secret Weapon for Your Garden Blooms
Garden looking bare? Experts reveal June's damp weather is ideal for planting flowers, veggies, and shrubs. Discover top picks for a thriving garden.
Orkney Garden Healed A Writer After Her Sister's Death
A writer recounts how creating a garden in Orkney helped her heal after her sister's sudden death while she was pregnant.
Starmer Pledges Fight Against Social Media Over Child Safety
Keir Starmer vows to tackle social media's addictive features after US court ruling holds Meta and YouTube liable for child harm.
5 Easy Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden This June
GardeningExpress shares top picks for planting in June, including carrots, cucumbers, hebe, marigolds, and cosmos. Ideal for beginners with warmer soil and longer days.
Jeremy Clarkson Fumes Over Guinea Fowl Massacre
Jeremy Clarkson fumes over a fox attack that killed his entire Guinea fowl flock in the latest episode of Clarkson's Farm season 5 on Prime Video.
Manure Dumped At Ritz Hotel Christmas Tree In Protest
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in protest against extreme wealth and inequality.
Nunavik Community Challenges Nova Scotia's World's Highest Tide Claim
Nunavik's Tasiujaq challenges Nova Scotia's Burntcoat Head Park for the world's highest tides, with new data showing a 16.3m range.
Dog Dumped by Road: Owner's Heartless 4-Word Reply After Microchip Check
A dog dumped by the road was taken to a vet, but the owner's microchip response was a heartbreaking four words.
World's Largest Puppy Weighs 12 Stone and Stands Six Feet Tall at Nine Months Old
Nine-month-old puppy Euphrates weighs 12 stone and stands six feet tall, making her the world's largest puppy. She is an American Molossus, bred to replicate an ancient war dog.
One Piece Skull Flag Becomes Symbol of Gen Z Protest Across Asia
The One Piece skull flag has become a symbol of Gen Z protest across Asia, used in Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines against corruption and oppression.
RSPB Advises Taking Down Bird Feeders This Summer to Curb Disease Spread
RSPB advises removing seed feeders from May to October to curb trichomonosis spread; greenfinch numbers down 67%.
Monty Don shares crucial gardening warning after 'pretty big disaster' at Longmeadow
Monty Don warns gardeners after box blight disaster at Longmeadow, urging them to grow only plants suited to their garden's conditions.
250 Poodles Rescued From Nottingham House of Horrors Find Loving New Homes
250 poodles rescued from a filthy Nottingham home have found loving new homes after being rehomed by the RSPCA and Dogs Trust.
Simple Deadheading Trick for Lusher Garden Blooms
Gardening expert David Domoney reveals the simple trick of deadheading to keep your garden blooming longer and lusher this summer. Learn which plants benefit and how to do it.
DNA Tests Reveal Himalayan Yeti May Be Ancient Polar Bear Hybrid
DNA tests by Oxford professor Bryan Sykes suggest the Himalayan yeti may be a hybrid of polar and brown bears.
Inside Haunted Mansion with Victorian Prosthetics
A journalist spends the night alone in Denver's most haunted mansion, surrounded by antique dolls, surgical tools, and prosthetic limbs, experiencing eerie phenomena.
Safari Guide Survives Hippo Attack After Being Swallowed Whole
A safari guide survives being swallowed by a hippo on the Zambezi River, losing an arm in the attack.
Dozens Rescued After Burst Water Main Floods North London Street
Dozens rescued by firefighters after burst water main floods Caledonian Road in Islington, north London. No injuries reported.
'Hunt' on for those behind massive illegal waste dump in Merseyside
Massive illegal waste dump with 30,000 tonnes of rubbish found in Merseyside; clean-up costs estimated at £4m; criminal investigation underway.
Remove Black Mould From Washing Machine Seal In 15 Minutes Without Bleach
Remove black mould from washing machine seal in 15 minutes using white vinegar, no bleach or scrubbing needed, say cleaning experts.
Mule Deer Already Using Incomplete $20m Wildlife Bridge in California
Mule deer have been spotted using an incomplete $20m wildlife bridge in California, marking early success for the state's first major highway crossing.
Microsoft Workers Occupy HQ in Protest Over Israeli Military Data Ties
Microsoft workers protest at HQ over alleged Israeli military use of Azure for surveillance, demanding divestment.
Faulty Engineering Led to Titan Sub Implosion, NTSB Final Report Finds
NTSB final report on Titan sub implosion finds faulty engineering and inadequate testing by OceanGate caused the disaster that killed five people in June 2023.
South East Water Admits Failure In Handling Water Outages
South East Water failed to communicate during winter outages, leaving tens of thousands without water; CCW report finds fewer than 10% satisfied.
First Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted Across UK
National Trust plants 49 Sycamore Gap saplings across UK, including at Greenham Common and Strabane, as 'trees of hope'.
Crowborough's Marilyn Hill Summit In A Front Garden
A Marilyn bagger confesses to guiltily climbing Crowborough's summit, located in a front garden, in a letter to the Guardian.
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