Welsh beauty spot 'scarred' by aggressive illegal campers
Llyn Gwynant campsite owners report a 'rocketed' rise in anti-social behaviour, with illegal campers accused of littering, intimidation, and fires damaging the Eryri beauty spot.
Category : Environment
Campaign urges public to save Freeview from 2034 switch-off
Campaigners warn one week remains to save free TV as Government consults on axing Freeview from 2034, urging protection until 2044.
UK faces mass food shortages in 2027 for 2 reasons - needs ‘immediate
The National Farmers' Union warns of potential mass food shortages in 2027, citing drought and the Middle East war, demanding immediate government action.
Lions prop Jack McGrath swaps scrum for beekeeping
Former British and Irish Lions prop Jack McGrath has become a partner in OpenHive, a beekeeping business, after retiring from rugby in 2023.
Binman's easy way to stop maggots in your wheelie bin
A binman shares tips to prevent maggots and flies in wheelie bins, including double-bagging food, shade, and a freezer trick some resist.
Worcestershire sauce transforms baked beans into comfort food
Worcestershire sauce is the one ingredient that makes baked beans taste better, cutting through sweetness and adding savoury depth in minutes.
Bin man's tips to stop maggots and flies in your wheelie bin
A bin man shares simple tips to prevent maggots and flies in wheelie bins, including double-bagging food waste, keeping bins shaded, and freezing food waste before bin day.
Gardeners urged to clear gutters before heavy rain on Wednesday
Gardeners are urged to clear gutters and aerate lawns before heavy rain arrives on Wednesday, after weeks of dry, hot conditions across the UK.
Infected blood scandal: Daughter's devastating story of loss and campaigning
Sarah Clark's father and uncle died from infected blood given in the 1970s-80s. She now campaigns for recognition and justice for affected families.
Keep Flies and Maggots Out of Bins With Two Kitchen Spices
A DIY expert says sprinkling cayenne pepper and cinnamon in your wheelie bin can deter flies and stop maggots from appearing, using items already in your kitchen cupboard.
UK households urged to put a saucer outside this week
After a hot, dry summer, wildlife is struggling to recover. Specialists suggest leaving a saucer of water outside to help hedgehogs and other creatures avoid dehydration.
Dog stranded on Lake District mountain rescued after three weeks
Teddy, missing for nearly three weeks on Helvellyn, was found in a ravine and rescued by Keswick Mountain Rescue Team with no obvious injuries.
Gardeners urged to put saucer in garden to help hedgehogs
Gardeners are urged to leave shallow dishes of water for hedgehogs after a hot, dry summer left wildlife dehydrated and struggling to recover.
Councillors plan Art Deco restoration for Hoylake station
Grade-II listed Hoylake train station could be restored to its Art Deco 'former glory', with plans to reinstate a 'Hollywood style' sign and repaint the canopy.
Pensioner finds three-foot snake in his toilet in Bracknell
David Claridge, 79, of Bracknell, Berkshire, found a three-foot grass snake in his downstairs toilet on Tuesday morning, believed to have entered via the plumbing.
Fox bites three-month-old baby girl as she slept
A fox crept into a Watford home and bit three-month-old Josephine's head while she slept beside her mother, leaving four puncture wounds but no fractures.
Leave Water Out for Robins and Blackbirds, Experts Urge
Gardeners are urged to leave shallow trays of water out for robins and blackbirds this August, as 43% of UK bird species face extinction risk.
Gardeners urged to use mangoes as natural wasp deterrent
Gardeners are urged to place mangoes or pears in their gardens this summer as a chemical-free way to deter wasps before autumn, according to pest experts.
Clarkson: Kaleb not talking to me after flax failure
Jeremy Clarkson reveals Kaleb Cooper is not speaking to him after a flax harvest failed at Diddly Squat farm, adding to a list of failed schemes.
Help robins and blackbirds in summer with expert's 5-minute care tip
Gardeners urged to leave shallow trays of water out for robins and blackbirds in August, as 43% of UK bird species face decline.
Fox bites baby's head in horror home attack
A mother has told how a fox crept into her Watford home and bit her three-month-old daughter's head while they slept, leaving four puncture wounds.
UK cider producers face 'worst year ever' after drought
UK cider producers face their 'worst year ever' after drought and heatwaves cause the worst apple harvest since records began in 1984, with farmers warning of possible food shortages within months.
Barking and Dagenham least friendly London borough
Barking and Dagenham is London's least friendly borough, scoring 8/100 in a national connection survey, with low trust and high loneliness.
UK faces 'most explosive weather phenomenon' with thunderstorms
The Met Office's 'most explosive weather phenomenon', a Spanish plume, could bring widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across the UK next week as temperatures peak at 28C.
Andy Burnham urged to overhaul used car market for net zero
Andy Burnham has been urged to overhaul the UK used car market to boost second-hand electric vehicle sales and help Labour meet net zero goals.
Mum tells how fox snuck into home and bit 3-month-old daughter
A fox entered a Watford home and bit three-month-old Josephine's head while she slept. The mum woke to find puncture wounds and chased the animal away.
Ex-Marine's horse charity helps veterans heal
Jock Hutchinson, 63, founded HorseBack UK, a charity using horsemanship to support military veterans with PTSD and injuries, after his own life fell apart.
Torbay £300m revamp approved for English Riviera towns
Torbay Council has approved a £300 million Investment and Regeneration Fund Strategy to generate income and drive renewal across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
Burnham to hand mayors new planning powers next week
Andy Burnham will unveil plans next week giving mayors new powers to call in planning decisions and approve large-scale developments, including homes over 150 units.
Swap mayo for Greek yoghurt in egg sandwiches for creamier taste
Greek yoghurt can replace mayonnaise in egg sandwiches, delivering a richer, creamier flavour with fewer calories and more protein.
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