Climate damage from Rosebank, Jackdaw fields could hit £38bn
Climate damage from developing the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields could cost the UK economy up to £38bn, a new analysis suggests.
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UK ministers urged to change road safety policy for young lives
UK ministers face calls to alter road safety policy after data shows young drivers are disproportionately killed or seriously injured on the roads, prompting demands for action.
Khan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime surge
Sadiq Khan has pledged £875,000 to tackle extremism in London as antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes rise across the capital.
Hydrangeas: 10-second task to keep them strong through autumn
Gardeners can keep hydrangeas strong through autumn by deadheading spent blooms now, a task taking seconds that boosts root and leaf growth.
Woodside Abandons Emissions and Clean Energy Goals
Woodside Energy has scrapped its emissions reduction and clean energy investment targets, citing changing market conditions and a focus on gas production.
Gardeners urged to deadhead hydrangeas in 10-second autumn task
Hydrangeas fade as summer ends, but a 10-second deadheading task now can keep the plant stronger and healthier for autumn, say horticultural specialists.
Scotland's nightlife faces challenges, says bar boss
Scotland's nightlife industry struggles with costs and regulations, but bar boss Michael Bergson believes solutions like later trains and LEZ exemptions could help it thrive again.
Make frozen oven chips tastier and crispier with a five-minute mix
Frozen oven chips can be bland, but a five-minute spice mix from Tesco adds tangy flavour and a crispy finish. Coat with paprika, rosemary, garlic and salt before baking.
Frozen Chips Taste Better with Simple Spice Mix
Tesco's five-minute recipe coats frozen oven chips in paprika, rosemary, garlic and salt for crispier, tastier results. Try it in the oven or air fryer.
Dog Food Recall: 'Stop Feeding' Warning Over Metal
Fromm Family Foods recalls over 5,000 cases of two wet dog food products over suspected metal contamination, urging owners to stop feeding and contact vets if dogs show symptoms.
Cockroach Hunger Strike in India Sparks Political Row
An Indian man has begun a hunger strike demanding political party status for cockroaches, claiming they are oppressed and deserve representation.
Northumberland Tories warn over mayor planning powers
Conservatives in Northumberland fear communities losing control over planning as mayors like Kim McGuinness could gain power to call in big applications and overrule councils.
Hamza Yassin: Kids should learn trees, not Kardashians
Strictly winner Hamza Yassin urges schools to teach natural history, saying he'd rather children know five tree names than the five Kardashians. His new BBC film on African birds of prey airs Sunday.
Wildfire on Maerdy Mountain: firefighters battle blaze above homes
Firefighters are tackling a significant wildfire on Maerdy Mountain, with smoke cloaking the mountainside above homes. The incident is ongoing as of Monday evening, and people are urged to avoid the area and not fly drones.
Marxist monkeys seize crop production in Indian villages
Monkey gangs in India's Ganderbal district are damaging crops and entering homes, prompting villagers to demand urgent action from wildlife authorities.
Property has 'close call' as wildfire shuts Cymmer Road in Porth
A property had a close call as a large wildfire spread near Cymmer in Porth on Monday evening. The fire is under control but Cymmer Road remains closed.
Beloved Welsh owl sanctuary run by 87-year-old to close
Ebbw Vale Owl Sanctuary, run by 87-year-old Malcolm Jones since 1998, will close to the public from 31 August 2026, citing licensing difficulties and complaints to Trading Standards.
Vessel strike in eastern Pacific kills endangered whale
An endangered whale has died after being struck by a vessel in the eastern Pacific, marking a rare confirmed case of ship strike in the region.
Otters Return to Bronx River but Killing Still Legal in NY
River otters may be back in the Bronx River, yet New York State still permits trapping and killing them, raising conservation concerns.
What Comes in the Wake of Woke? A New Era of Inequality
As the 'woke' era fades, a new wave of inequality-driven activism emerges, focusing on economic and social justice, according to a new analysis.
Prince Harry quits African Parks board over rights abuses
Prince Harry has resigned from the board of African Parks, the conservation charity he co-founded, following mounting criticism over alleged human rights abuses by the organisation's rangers.
Cure fans slammed after ticketless Wythenshawe Park revellers 'trespass'
Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables has asked the public to stop using its field to watch gigs after ticketless revellers trespassed and left litter, risking horse injury.
RSPCA probes dumped dog's body on England-Wales border
RSPCA investigates after a dead lurcher, aged three, was found dumped on a lane on the England-Wales border, with a microchip tracing ownership to two previous owners.
Reform UK deputy: couples with children should be married
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice says married couples with children should be prioritised for social housing under new party plans.
Filton residents demand action over student waste crisis
Residents near UWE Filton demand coordinated action from UWE, South Gloucestershire and Bristol councils over recurring rubbish from student HMOs, citing overflowing bins and vermin.
Watermelons grow in UK after scorching summer
Watermelons have grown successfully in England after a summer of relentless heat, with one allotment holder near Bristol harvesting the fruit for the second year running.
Sadiq Khan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime surge
Sadiq Khan announced £875,000 in new funding to tackle extremism in London as antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes rise across the capital.
MPs back M.E.N. campaign to save Jodrell Bank
MPs across Greater Manchester and Cheshire have backed the M.E.N. campaign to save space science at Jodrell Bank, calling funding cuts 'wrong' and 'a huge blow' to research.
Brits told to stockpile 11 items as UK 'unprepared' for disasters
The government is updating its emergency preparedness advice, listing 11 items to stockpile after ministers were warned the UK's supply chains are unprepared for major shocks.
Balloon tributes for A66 crash victims branded 'kick in the teeth'
Environmentalists condemn balloon releases planned for five men killed in the A66 crash, urging Middlesbrough Council to stop the tributes over wildlife concerns.
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