UK gardeners warned to avoid watering plants in heat of day
Watering plants in the heat of the day is a common mistake, as most water evaporates before reaching roots. Early morning is best, say experts.
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Avoid watering plants in heat of day, RHS warns
The RHS advises gardeners to avoid watering plants during the hottest part of the day, as most water evaporates before reaching roots. Early morning is best.
Avoid common plant watering mistake on hot days
Watering plants in the heat of the day is ineffective as water evaporates before reaching roots. Early morning is best, says RHS.
Wishaw Men's Shed open day welcomes Provost and community
Provost Kenneth Duffy joined Wishaw Men's Shed members at their annual open day. The group, launched in 2025, will soon take ownership of Gowkthrapple Community Centre after councillors approved a community asset transfer.
Rain to fall but drought persists, Met Office warns
Showers will bring the first meaningful rain for a long time, but won't solve the drought overnight, says the Met Office, as temperatures remain below average.
Clarkson reveals secret to green lawn amid hosepipe ban
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he uses a borehole to keep his pub's lawn green despite the hosepipe ban, defending Rod Stewart amid criticism.
Botham: DEFRA rewilding fuels UK wildfire risk
Lord Botham blames DEFRA's rewilding policies for increasing UK wildfire risk, citing poor land management and blocked burns, as fires rage.
Deptford recycling fire under control, severely damaged
A fire involving 50 tonnes of household waste at a recycling facility in Deptford, south-east London, has been brought under control, but the structure was 'severely damaged'.
Church reported for sermon calling Judaism 'demonic cult'
A Christian charity has been reported to the Charity Commission after a reverend described Judaism as a 'demonic cult' and made derogatory comments about Islam.
Freshen Carpets in 15 Minutes with Baking Soda
Baking soda can deodorise carpets in as little as 15 minutes, according to cleaning firm Arm & Jammer. The alkaline staple dissolves grease, neutralises odours, and costs as little as 69p.
Easy method to banish limescale on taps with natural item
Remove limescale from taps using white vinegar, a natural cleaner. Soak, scrub, rinse, and dry. Limescale is not harmful to health, says BRITA.
Kill Patio Weeds with Boiling Water from Your Kettle
Boiling water poured directly on patio weeds kills them down to the root, without chemicals, says gardening expert Sophie Webb. It's cheap, effective, and takes 10 minutes.
PM pledges national drive to end rough sleeping by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to get everyone in for Christmas, unveiling £102m to offer routes off the streets, following record high rough sleeping figures.
Gardening expert warns against mowing lawn and pruning shrubs
A gardening expert advises leaving lawns unmowed and shrubs unpruned during hot weather, warning that mowing adds stress and delays recovery when rain returns.
First wildcat swimming in Scotland caught on camera
Canoeists on the River Spey captured the first ever recording of a wildcat swimming in Scotland, conservation project Saving Wildcats confirmed.
Irish animal hunter linked to far-right protests in Scotland
Neil Pinkerton, an 'urban hunter' who glorifies killing animals with dogs, joined far-right protests in Glasgow, inflaming race hate, amid Nazi salutes and 15 arrests.
Marra backs cross-party commission on child poverty
Michael Marra, Scottish Labour leadership candidate, proposes a cross-party commission to meet child poverty targets, citing the Smith Commission as a model.
Wales sets net zero target for 2040, 10 years before UK
Welsh Government sets net zero by 2040, a decade earlier than UK, with a new Climate and Nature Action Plan addressing floods, wildfires, and nature loss.
Kill patio weeds with boiling water, no chemicals needed
Boiling water kills patio weeds down to the root without chemicals, vinegar or salt. Expert Sophie Webb says it's simple, cheap and effective.
Rain won't solve UK drought overnight, forecaster warns
The UK will see showers over the coming days, but the rain is 'not going to solve the drought situation overnight', a forecaster has said. Some areas will have their first meaningful rain for a long time.
Dingle green space 'overgrown' and 'infested with rats'
Residents of Beresford Road in Dingle say the once-loved green space is now overgrown, used for fly-tipping, and infested with rats, prompting council action.
Burnham pledges national drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to get everyone in for Christmas as he builds on his vow to end rough sleeping, with £102 million in new funding announced.
PM pledges to end rough sleeping but women face hidden crisis
The PM pledges £102m to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas, but charities warn women are hidden and need targeted support.
100 firefighters tackle waste fire at Deptford recycling centre
About 100 firefighters and 15 engines are tackling a blaze involving 50 tonnes of household waste at a recycling facility in Deptford, south-east London, with rail services affected.
Burnham launches national drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a national drive to offer every rough sleeper a bed this winter, backed by £442 million, as part of his moral mission.
Burnham: Ending rough sleeping is a moral mission for me
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a national drive to end rough sleeping, backed by £442 million, with a goal to get everyone in for Christmas.
PM launches Christmas drive to end rough sleeping
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to get everyone in for Christmas, with £102m in new funding, after rough sleeping hit a record high.
Florence Eshalomi: Ending rough sleeping in London is personal
London MP Florence Eshalomi, who was homeless as a child, outlines the government's £442m package to end rough sleeping, including a new accommodation offer to get everyone off the streets this winter.
100 firefighters tackle Deptford recycling centre blaze
About 100 firefighters and 15 engines are tackling a large fire involving 50 tonnes of household waste at a recycling facility in Deptford, south-east London, with smoke affecting rail services.
Tories to prioritise cheap power over net zero, Coutinho to say
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho will urge the UK to focus on cheap electricity, arguing consumer choice should trump net zero targets, with analysis suggesting savings of £540 a year.
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