Queue rows break out again on Yr Wyddfa, Wales' highest peak
Rows have broken out again at Yr Wyddfa, Wales' highest mountain, over people skipping the queue to touch the summit marker, with one climber saying 'we're not at Alton Towers'.
Category : Environment
Prince Harry leaves African Parks charity after 10 years
Prince Harry will step down from the board of African Parks on September 30, ending a decade of involvement with the conservation charity.
Fisherman loses arm after Siberian tiger bursts into cabin
A 19-year-old Russian fisherman lost his arm when a Siberian tiger burst into his cabin during a 2023 fishing trip in the taiga.
2,000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' found in groundbreaking discovery
A 2,000-year-old boat from the Sea of Galilee, linked to Jesus' era, was unearthed in 1986 after a drought exposed it near Magdala.
Banish silverfish from homes by doing 1 thing after showering
Silverfish are on the rise in the UK. Drying your shower and bath after use can help keep them out of bathrooms, where they are most often found.
Siberian tiger rips man's arm off in cabin attack
A Siberian tiger smashed through a cabin window and ripped off a sleeping man's arm during a 2023 fishing trip in the Russian taiga, sparking a frantic rescue.
2,000-Year-Old 'Jesus Boat' Found in Sea of Galilee
A 2,000-year-old fishing boat discovered in the Sea of Galilee has been linked by experts to the Gospel story of Jesus calming the storm.
Healey Dell in Rochdale named one of North's top 10 hidden gems
Healey Dell Nature Reserve in Rochdale has been named one of the North's top 10 hidden gems, ranking eighth with a score of 30.83 out of 100.
Whiten Bed Sheets With Soda Crystals, Not Bleach
Soaking bed sheets in warm water and two tablespoons of soda crystals for 30 minutes lifts deep-seated dullness, offering a natural alternative to bleach for hotel-white results.
Hotel trick: soda crystals whiten bed sheets in 30-minute soak
Soaking bed sheets for 30 minutes in warm water with two tablespoons of soda crystals removes dullness and yellowing, giving them a hotel-quality white finish.
Port Sunlight named prettiest village in Merseyside (24.08.2026)
Port Sunlight has been named the prettiest village in Merseyside by Love Exploring, ranking 37th in England and beating Crosby, Woolton and Thornton Hough.
Kill ivy for good with 1 natural item in August – it can't grow back
Gardeners can kill ivy permanently using black plastic sheeting in August. The solarisation method blocks sunlight and depletes root energy, stopping regrowth.
Kill English ivy for good with one simple August task
Gardeners say solarisation with black plastic sheeting can permanently kill English ivy, roots and seeds, stopping regrowth without chemicals.
UK Bans XL Bully Dogs as 2026 Law Tightens Rules
XL Bully dogs are now banned in England and Wales. From November 2026, under-12s cannot be left alone with banned dogs in private spaces, and adult supervision becomes mandatory.
Salt is the key to crispier, tastier baked potato skin
Coating baked potatoes in salt before cooking draws out moisture and creates a crackly, crispy skin. Sea salt is recommended over finer table salt for the best crust.
Burnham donates MP salary to Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Andy Burnham has revealed Wigan and Leigh Hospice as the latest recipient of 15% of his MP salary, continuing his monthly donation pledge.
Wildfires reported across Wales in multiple areas
Several major fires have been reported across Wales, including in Swansea, Pembrokeshire, Gwynedd and the Bannau Brycheiniog national park, with crews tackling blazes.
Torfaen wildfire carbon emissions fourth highest in world
Torfaen recorded the fourth highest intensity of carbon emissions per square kilometre in the world during July, following wildfires that burned for over a month.
Families urge PM to appoint Water Safety Minister after 56 drownings
Families of 18 drowning victims write to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, demanding a Water Safety Minister and action after at least 56 drownings this year, including 34 children.
Missing cat found 86 miles from home after year-long search
Ginge the cat, missing for nearly a year, was found living with a feral colony in Leeds, 86 miles from his Sunderland home, and reunited thanks to a microchip.
Missing cat found alive 86 miles from home after year with feral colony
Ginge, a ginger tom from Sunderland, was found living with a feral colony in Leeds, 86 miles away, and reunited with his owner after nearly a year.
Wales metal mines and smelters leave toxic legacy
A scientific review confirms toxic metals from historic mines and smelters are contaminating people, livestock and wildlife across Wales, with health consequences reported.
Electrolytes: My Lifesaver Through the UK Heatwave
With the Met Office predicting a sixth UK heatwave, one writer credits VE Hydrotine electrolytes for keeping her hydrated through the previous five scorchers.
Missing cat found 86 miles from home after a year
A missing ginger cat named Ginge has been reunited with his tearful owner nearly a year after disappearing, after being found 86 miles from home living with a feral cat colony.
Heathrow expansion 'threat to England's largest medieval barn'
Campaigners warn 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth could be 'shaken to pieces' by aircraft vibrations if Heathrow expansion goes ahead. Public can object until 1 September.
Fur seal's death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality
A long-nosed fur seal found dead at Beachport in South Australia is the first confirmed mammal death from H5 bird flu on the Australian mainland, prompting warnings of significant losses.
Lib court split plan criticised as politicising judiciary
Victoria's Liberal opposition has proposed splitting the court of appeal into criminal and civil divisions, a plan legal groups say would politicise the judiciary.
North Sea oil: dwindling resource still fuels political debate
North Sea oil output has fallen sharply since 2000 and will be just 15% of peak by 2030, yet it remains a potent political symbol in the UK, with leaders calling for more drilling despite climate warnings.
Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
About 45 applications for new onshore windfarms were submitted in England in the year to March, a 10-year high, after Labour lifted the de facto ban.
Licensing for game shoots could stop poisoning of birds of prey
Government plans for a new licensing scheme for game shoots in England could end the poisoning of birds of prey and reduce the release of millions of pheasants.
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