Sweet Secret for Better BBQ Sausages: Ditch Ketchup, Use Honey
A cooking expert from HelloFresh reveals that drizzling honey or sweet chilli sauce on hot dogs after grilling creates a delicious sweet-and-savoury contrast, elevating your summer BBQ.
Category : Environment
Rio Banana Growers Protect Urban Forest With Agroforestry
Rio banana growers use agroforestry to preserve Pedra Branca park, the world's largest urban forest, blending crops with native species.
Climate Heat Pushes Monkeys and Marine Life to Extinction Brink
Extreme heatwaves are driving animal populations to collapse, with tropical birds and marine life hit hardest, scientists warn.
Perfect Italian Pasta Sauce: Add This One Ingredient
Food expert reveals the one ingredient Italians never skip when making homemade tomato pasta sauce: carrots. They balance acidity and add natural sweetness.
British Normandy Memorial to Gain UNESCO Status Equal to Taj Mahal
The British Normandy Memorial, listing 22,540 D-Day fallen, is set to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, joining iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal and Pyramids.
Gardeners Urged to Leave Eggshells Out for Birds This Spring
Gardeners urged to leave eggshells out for birds this spring to support breeding season, as RSPB reports declines in species like starlings.
Country Diary: May 1906 Wild Plants Overflow With Health
A 1906 Country Diary entry describes wild plants flourishing in May, with blue woods, yellow banks, and diverse flowers.
Exact Time to Shut Windows in June for UK Homes
UK households should close windows between 8am and 9am in June to keep cool. Opening them at night and using curtains helps save energy and stay comfortable.
Chileans Protest President Kast's Environmental Rollbacks on World Water Day
Thousands protest President Kast's rollback of 43 environmental decrees on World Water Day in Chile.
Rare 'Superior Mirage' Spotted Off Cornwall Coast
Rare superior mirage off Cornwall coast makes tanker appear to hover above sea, captured by stunned walker David Morris.
Microsoft Tightens Human Rights Controls After Israel Probe
Microsoft tightens human rights controls after inquiry into Israeli military's use of its cloud tech for mass surveillance of Palestinians.
New Four-Bin Recycling Rules Start March 31 with £400 Fines
England's new four-bin recycling rules start March 31, 2026, with potential £400 fines for incorrect sorting. Households must separate waste into four categories.
Heatwave Devastates Swallow Chicks in Norfolk
Record-breaking May heatwave in Norfolk causes swallow chicks to fall from nests, leading to fatalities and threatening breeding success.
Roses bloom ‘weeks early’ as climate change upends flowering patterns
Roses are blooming weeks early at National Trust gardens in southern England due to climate change, with peak flowering shifting by one day every 2.5 years.
Everton's Great Escapes: Not Fantasy Football
Christopher Beesley argues that Everton's Premier League survival is not a statistical fluke, but a testament to club spirit, history, and fan support, dismissing Burnley's legal victory as flawed.
Two Natural Weed Killers Tested – One Clearly Better
I tested homemade vinegar spray and boiling water to kill patio weeds. Both worked, but one was more precise and effective. Here are the results and recipe.
I Tested 2 Cheap Household Items to Kill Garden Weeds — One Worked Best
A journalist compared two natural weed-killing methods: homemade vinegar spray and boiling water. Both worked, but one proved more effective for precise application.
Labour MSP Jenny Young hits out at sexism a decade after Jo Cox murder
Jenny Young, a newly-elected Labour MSP, speaks out about misogynistic abuse she faced, saying political climate hasn't improved for women since Jo Cox's murder ten years ago.
Natural Hack to Keep Flies Away from Wheelie Bins
Learn how to keep flies away from your wheelie bin using white vinegar. A simple, natural hack to deter insects and prevent infestations.
Keep Flies Away from Bins with Vinegar and a Sanitary Pad
Discover how to prevent flies and maggots in your wheelie bin using white vinegar and a sanitary pad. A simple, natural solution from a cleaning expert.
Mum fears trans son's life after attacks by schoolgirls
A mother lives in fear for her transgender son's safety after he was repeatedly attacked by schoolgirls. She dreads a phone call saying he's dead and pleads for help.
Reform UK Council Tried to Shut Refugee Project, It Fought Back
St Helens Council's new Reform leadership cut funding for Refugee Week events, but The Laziz Project fought back with a binding contract and held a successful food festival.
Avoid Wilted Plants: Water Garden at This Time of Day
Experts reveal the best time to water garden plants in summer to prevent wilting. Evening watering reduces evaporation and avoids burning leaves.
Best Time to Water Garden Plants in June: Evening
Discover the optimal time to water your garden in June. Experts recommend evening watering in summer to reduce evaporation and prevent leaf burn.
Welsh Town Tenby Compared to Spain by Tourists
Tourists say Tenby in Wales feels like Spain with its crystal waters and golden beaches. This Pembrokeshire gem rivals the Mediterranean for a perfect seaside escape.
Essential Ingredient Italians Use in Pasta Sauce
Learn why carrots are the secret ingredient Italian cooks always include in pasta sauce, balancing acidity and adding natural sweetness.
Add Carrots to Pasta Sauce for Perfect Flavor Like Italians
Learn why carrots are the secret ingredient Italians love in tomato pasta sauce. They balance acidity, add natural sweetness, and enhance flavor without sugar.
Stop Insect Bites With Natural Scent They Hate
A scent expert says one natural fragrance may help deter midges this summer. Citronella, found in many perfumes, can make you less appealing to biting insects.
Natural scent that midges and mosquitoes avoid
A scent expert reveals that citronella-based fragrances can help deter midges and mosquitoes naturally, offering a pleasant alternative to traditional insect repellents.
Sweet Pea: Wave of Floral Colour and Scent
British gardener Tom Strowlger recommends sweet peas for a wave of floral colour and scent. With simple care like feeding, watering, and deadheading, they bloom abundantly.
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