Two Items Banned from Bins Under New Recycling Rules
Tea bags and coffee grounds are among items councils no longer need to collect under new Simpler Recycling rules, aiming to standardise waste collection across England.
Category : Environment
15-Hour Downpour Forecast for Merseyside
Merseyside braces for a 15-hour downpour starting Sunday evening, with heavy rain and potential thunderstorms expected throughout the week.
North Wales Warned of Ticks: Lyme Disease Risk Prompts Safety Advice
Visitors to North Wales beaches and countryside urged to protect against ticks, which may be rampant this year. Lyme disease cases rise; safety tips provided.
Baking Soda Trick Keeps Ants Away from Picnics
Learn a simple, natural method to deter ants from picnics and barbecues using baking soda and sugar. No chemicals needed.
Met Office: 25C This Week, More Heatwaves Likely
The Met Office forecasts temperatures reaching 25C in parts of the UK this weekend, with a warmer than average summer expected and an increased chance of heatwaves.
Coventry Airport Closes After 90 Years; Take That on Last Flight
Coventry Airport permanently shuts on June 11 after 90 years, with Take That on the last commercial flight. The site will become Greenpower Park, a green energy plant.
Tissues in Wrong Bin Risk Refusal in England
Households in England warned tissues belong in waste bin, not recycling, or face bin refusal and fines up to £80 under new recycling rules.
PIP claimants urged to answer three key DWP questions
The DWP urges PIP claimants to answer three key questions as part of the Timms Review, which aims to make the benefit fairer. Workshops will gather lived experiences.
Bathroom items now banned from recycling in Liverpool
New recycling rules in England ban bathroom items like nappies, cotton wool, and mirrors from bins. Liverpool households risk uncollected bins if rules are ignored.
100 Firefighters Battle Bermondsey Recycling Centre Fire
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines are battling a major fire at a recycling plant in Bermondsey, south London. Thick smoke billows across the skyline, disrupting train services via London Bridge. Residents urged to keep windows shut.
Natural Slug Deterrents: Eggshells and Kitchen Scraps
Learn how eggshells and other kitchen scraps can naturally deter slugs from your garden, protecting vegetables and crops without harmful chemicals.
Attenborough Urges Gardeners: Bell Cats, Feed Birds Now
David Attenborough advises gardeners to bell cats and provide high-energy food to attract robins and blue tits, boosting garden biodiversity.
Netanyahu defies Trump on Iran as Middle East conflict worsens
Missile exchanges between Iran and Israel escalate Middle East tensions. Israel defies Trump's demands, striking Iran. US diplomacy fails as Lebanon issue remains unresolved.
Majorca anti-tourism protests threaten July standstill
Anti-tourism protests in Majorca and Menorca may bring the Balearic Islands to a standstill in July, with locals citing housing crisis and overcrowding.
UK to ban kids from sending nude photos on phones
Keir Starmer gives tech giants three-month ultimatum to block explicit images on children's devices or face new laws, making UK first to implement such protections.
Tissues Must Go in Waste Bin, Not Recycling, Under New UK Rules
New UK recycling rules require tissues to be placed in waste bins, not recycling. Councils may reject bins or issue fines for non-compliance.
Cold Shock Drowning Risk Soars in Hot Weather, Expert Warns
Professor Mike Tipton warns that climate change increases cold shock risk, causing rapid drowning. Swimmers should float to survive the first 90 seconds.
Bear Sighting Near Tokyo Forces 100 Schools to Close
Over 100 schools closed in Utsunomiya after a brown bear prowls streets near Tokyo. Japan faces record bear attacks due to climate change and rural decline.
UK to Bake in 29C Heat This Weekend: 31 Counties Above 26C
The Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 29C in the UK this weekend, with 31 counties expected to reach at least 26C. A prolonged warm spell is predicted.
Bathroom items you can't recycle under England's new rules
England's Simpler Recycling reforms ban certain bathroom items from recycling bins. Learn what to do with nappies, wipes, mirrors, and more to avoid bin rejection.
UK Phone Ban on Explicit Images for Teens: What Parents Need
The UK plans to block under-16s from taking, sharing, or viewing nude photos on smartphones. Learn how the software works, penalties for non-compliance, and what it means for parents.
Rare Great White Shark Filmed Underwater in Mediterranean
Diver captures first known underwater footage of an adult Great White shark in the Mediterranean, sparking excitement among conservationists.
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher Bid Farewell to Alpacas on Farm
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz say goodbye to their alpacas on ITV's Fletchers' Family Farm to focus on sustainable farming.
UK Urged to Ban Commercial Sunbeds Amid Youth Use Rise
Government advisers call for a total ban on commercial sunbeds due to rising use among young people and failure of existing regulations, despite skin cancer risks.
UK braces for 34C heatwave in 'very warm' June
The Met Office forecasts a 'very warm' June with potential heatwave conditions, as WXCharts models show temperatures could reach 34C in parts of southern England.
Flesh-eating screwworm spreads to New Mexico, five US cases
The New World screwworm, a deadly flesh-eating parasite, has spread to New Mexico, raising total US cases to five. Officials warn of fatal infestations if untreated.
5.0 Quake Hits Southern Iran, Third Major in 24 Hours
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran, the third major quake in just over 24 hours, following a 7.8 quake in the Philippines and a 6.1 in Cuba.
Bermondsey Fire: 100 Firefighters Tackle Recycling Blaze
Around 100 firefighters battled a massive fire at a recycling centre in Bermondsey, south London, causing travel disruption and thick smoke.
2026 World Cup to Be Most Polluting Ever, Report Warns
A new report warns the 2026 World Cup will generate over 9 million tonnes of CO2, making it the most polluting tournament ever, due to expanded format and cross-continent travel.
Climate Views Clash Over Net Zero in Dining Debate
Retired IT manager Don and biologist David debate climate change, net zero targets, and political leadership over dinner, finding common ground on systemic issues.
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