London Zoo's annual weigh-in captures adorable animal snaps
London Zoo's annual weigh-in saw capybaras, penguins, monkeys and snails measured for health checks, with keepers recording data for the global ZIMS database.
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London Zoo weigh-in: 10,000 animals measured annually
More than 10,000 animals across 4,000 species were weighed at ZSL London Zoo on Monday as part of the annual health check, from snails weighing under one gramme to capybaras.
Bird Bath Algae: Copper Penny Trick Has a Critical Catch
A copper penny can stop bird bath algae, but only pre-1982 pennies are safe. Post-1982 zinc pennies risk toxic metal poisoning in birds.
Gardeners told to plant 5 crops before August 31
Gardeners can still plant five low-effort crops before August 31, including lettuce, spring onions, cabbage, spinach and pak choi, according to an expert.
Gardeners told to check penny dates before adding to bird baths
A viral TikTok hack suggests dropping a copper penny in a bird bath to stop algae, but only pre-1982 pennies are safe—newer zinc ones can poison birds.
Harry steps down from African Parks board ahead of UK return
The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of African Parks, the conservation charity that admitted human rights abuses by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
Woman Refuses Seat Swap, Shocked to See 'Son' Is Adult
A woman refused a couple's request to swap plane seats so their adult son, around 20, could sit nearby, sparking online outrage over entitled seat-swap demands.
Girl, two, with sun allergy can play at home without curtains
Two-year-old Mollie Murray, of Montrose, Scotland, the only UK child with her variant of xeroderma pigmentosum, can now play indoors without curtains after UV-resistant film was fitted at her dad's home.
Holidays with kids aren't ruined — your expectations are
A parenting consultant argues that holidays with children can be relaxing if parents lower expectations and stop over-planning, based on her own family trips.
Animals Get Blessing at Worcester Cathedral
Sheep, llamas, cats, dogs, spiders and fish were blessed at Worcester Cathedral in a service reminiscent of a Vicar of Dibley episode.
How to water your garden during a hosepipe ban
Gardeners can still water plants during a hosepipe ban using watering cans and recycled household water, an expert says.
Monty Don: Prune lavender now or risk woody, leggy plants
Gardening expert Monty Don says the best time to prune lavender is now, warning that delaying could leave plants woody and leggy. Prune as flowers fade.
DWP bank checks: new rules on benefit account flags
New DWP rules will require banks to flag accounts receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA under the Eligibility Verification Measure, with safeguards on data sharing.
Bird Bath Algae Trick: Use the Right Penny or Risk Health
A penny in your bird bath can stop algae for months, but only if it's pre-1982 copper. Post-1982 zinc pennies can poison birds.
Hundreds protest Rhos-on-Sea dog beach ban plan
Hundreds protested in Rhos-on-Sea against a proposed year-round dog ban on Cayley Promenade beach. A consultation ends September 11.
Keep bananas fresh for weeks by ditching the fruit bowl
Bananas spoil quickly, but storing them away from other fruit and wrapping stems in tin foil can keep them fresh for up to 14 days or longer.
Bananas last longer if kept out of fruit bowl, stems wrapped in foil
Bananas spoil quickly, but storing them away from other fruit and wrapping stems in tin foil can keep them fresh for up to 14 days or more.
Binman warns pet food in wrong bin attracts maggots
A binman warns that putting leftover cat or dog food in the general waste bin can attract maggots. He advises using the food waste bin instead and bagging it first.
Binman: pet food in wheelie bin attracts maggots
A binman advises households to place leftover pet food in the food waste bin and wrap it in a compostable bag to prevent maggots from infesting wheelie bins this summer.
Banana Storage Hack: Foil Trick Keeps Them Fresh for Weeks
Bananas spoil quickly when kept in a fruit bowl due to ethylene gas. Wrapping stems in tin foil keeps them fresh for up to 14 days, saving money.
Blind puppy Pebbles seeks loving forever home with Battersea
Three-month-old blind Jack Russell Pebbles, cared for by Battersea, is searching for a calm, patient forever home with a secure garden in the UK.
Desktop left on could add £230 a year to energy bills
Leaving a desktop computer running around the clock could add almost £230 a year to electricity bills, analysis suggests, as households brace for a predicted October price cap rise.
Five essential garden jobs to do before August ends
Homeowners urged to complete five garden jobs before August ends, including testing lawns with a screwdriver and preparing leaf-mould areas, to prevent autumn problems.
Binman: pet food in wrong bin causes maggots
A binman warns leftover pet food can attract maggots, urging households to put it in the food waste bin and bag it first.
Bereaved families urge PM to appoint Water Safety Minister
Eighteen families who lost loved ones to drowning have written an open letter to PM Andy Burnham, demanding a Water Safety Minister be appointed to prevent further tragedies.
Blackberry picking warning: £300 fines for wild fruit foragers
Foragers face fines of up to £300 for picking blackberries in protected areas. Learn the legal rules, including the Theft Act 1968, and how to forage responsibly this season.
Peace lilies bloom better with simple 10-second relocation job
Peace lilies produce more flowers when moved from windowsills to humid rooms like bathrooms, says horticulturist Craig Wilson. A 10-second relocation job boosts health.
Fox bites sleeping baby's head in home invasion
A fox entered a Watford home and bit a three-month-old baby's head while she slept. The mother woke to find blood and four puncture wounds, and the infant was taken to hospital with no fractures or brain damage.
Blind puppy Pebbles searches for loving forever home
Three-month-old Jack Russell Pebbles, diagnosed with central blindness, seeks a calm, patient home through Battersea to build confidence and enjoy life.
Skin cancer survivor takes sunscreen VAT petition to No10
Jessica Zbinden-Webster, diagnosed with skin cancer at 26, delivers a nearly 100,000-signature petition to Downing Street calling for the 20% VAT on sunscreen to be scrapped.
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