Dropping Net Zero Could Cut £200 Off Energy Bills
A new report claims abandoning net zero targets could save households £200 a year on energy bills by 2035, with £320 billion in total savings.
Category : Environment
Firefighters Tackle Deptford Waste Facility Blaze
Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters tackle a blaze at a waste facility on Landman Way in Deptford, with residents urged to keep windows and doors closed.
Huge fire at Deptford waste facility sends black smoke across London
A massive fire broke out at a waste facility in Deptford, southeast London, involving around 50 tonnes of household waste, with 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters dispatched.
Drought reveals wartime Nissen huts at Dinefwr Estate
Prolonged dry weather in Carmarthenshire has exposed outlines of former Nissen huts at Dinefwr Estate, revealing a hidden wartime past.
Food festival returns to Margam Country Park
The Great British Food Festival returns to Margam Country Park from August 29-31, featuring chef demos, street food, live music, and family activities.
Burnham Urged to Resist Populist Jail Sentence Pressure
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham should resist populist pressure on jail sentences, a new report argues, urging evidence-based sentencing.
Trump admin to rescind roadless rule protecting forests
The Trump administration plans to rescind the 2001 roadless rule, potentially opening 45m acres of national forests to road construction, drilling, and logging.
Marymass Flower Show set for next week in Irvine
Entries are still being sought for the Marymass Flower Show, which concludes the Marymass Festival next Monday, August 24, at the Volunteer Rooms in Irvine.
Cannon Hall Farm issues devastating update as beloved member rushed for surgery
Cannon Hall Farm's Rob Nicholson shared a sad update on shire foal Iris, who needs surgery for a cyst on her throat, leaving fans praying for her recovery.
Tip halts fridges, residents fear fly-tipping
North Tyneside's recycling centre temporarily stops accepting fridges and freezers due to a national backlog, sparking public concern over potential fly-tipping.
Cardiff's Kingsway to be transformed into public square
Cardiff Council approves plan to transform 'neglected and unsafe' Kingsway into a tree-lined public square with pedestrianised areas, cycling links, and space for events.
War memorial built with old Metro tracks unveiled in South Shields
A new war memorial in South Shields, built with old Tyne and Wear Metro tracks, has been unveiled. It commemorates British soldiers who served in the Far East during World War Two.
Cairngorm Wildfire Crews Leave After Month-Long Battle
Fire crews have left the Cairngorms wildfire scene after a month, with satellite images revealing the scorched landscape and ongoing hazards.
Firefighters leave Cairngorms wildfire scene after five weeks
Firefighters have completed work on the Cairngorms wildfire nearly five weeks after it began, handing the final area over to the RSPB, though safety warnings remain.
Rochdale areas get £19.6m Pride in Place funding
Hurstead, Smallbridge and Belfield in Rochdale are set to receive £19.6m in government funding over ten years, with a neighbourhood board to decide how the cash is spent.
Sturgeon: no new North Sea wells, urges climate courage
Nicola Sturgeon calls for political courage on climate, opposing new North Sea wells as UK considers Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
Gateshead Reform defends defence enterprise zone search
Gateshead Council's Reform administration defends its search for a defence enterprise zone site after Labour leader calls for a 'reality check'.
Isles of Scilly friendliest; Barking least in England
Isles of Scilly ranked friendliest in England, Barking and Dagenham least friendly, in index based on community life survey data.
Meta recruits influencers to fight teen social media bans
Meta is paying influencers to promote teen safety features whenever governments consider regulations, a new report finds, as bans spread globally.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Official assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade, unless ministers take unprecedented action.
WNBA: security wrong to ask fans to cover trans shirts
The WNBA says security was wrong to ask fans to cover shirts about trans athletes at Sunday's Fever-Dream game in Atlanta. The league said it 'should not have happened.'
Premixed drinks' 'health halo' masks alcohol harms, study finds
Researchers warn 'low sugar' and 'low carb' labels on premixed alcoholic drinks create a 'health halo' that masks harms, as alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen with no safe level.
Hendin Cartoon: Tice Climate U-Turn Satire
A cartoon by Rebecca Hendin mocks Richard Tice's climate stance shift, highlighting political hypocrisy on the crisis in a single panel.
Belgian firefighters battle largest wildfire in a century
Belgian firefighters push to encircle the country's largest wildfire in a century, which has scorched 3,000 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve.
Piccadilly Gardens revamp: council unveils 'world-class' plans
Manchester council has unveiled plans to transform Piccadilly Gardens into a 'world-class' destination, with more greenery, benches, lighting and CCTV, following a special report on the area's problems.
Newcastle pollution blackspot buses to go electric
Diesel buses on Newcastle's pollution-hit 307 and 309 routes are set to be replaced by 18 electric vehicles, after £3.6m in government funding and £1.5m from the council's Clean Air Zone budget.
Chef's 1-Step Pork Chop Trick for Juicy, Crispy Meat
Chef Charles Kim reveals a simple pre-cooking step—dry brining—to ensure pork chops are juicy and crispy every time, avoiding overcooked, rubbery meat.
Land Energy shortlisted for sustainability award at Ayrshire Business Awards
South Ayrshire firm Land Energy has been shortlisted in the Driving Sustainability category at the Ayrshire Business Awards 2026 for its commitment to low-impact production and sustainability.
Chris Packham urges Andy Burnham action after petition tops 107k
Chris Packham's petition for a UK-wide emergency briefing on climate and nature risks has surpassed 107,000 signatures, triggering consideration for a Parliamentary debate. He now calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to attend.
Stop frying sausages: use a stock cube for tastier results
Poaching sausages in water with a stock cube before roasting makes them more succulent and flavoursome than frying in oil, a method tested and confirmed by a writer.
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