Gardeners are urged to act now to stop five common pests—slugs, vine weevil larvae, leatherjackets, chafer grubs, and houseplant pests—from invading gardens this winter, as autumn is the key time to tackle them, says plant pest expert Tessa Cobley.
UK households are advised to keep six essential food items in supply this winter, as climate experts warn the El Niño phenomenon could bring a cold snap and snow.
Ritchie Beckett, 45, from Stockport, has launched Found Football, a not-for-profit that leaves free footballs at parks to get children active and away from screens.
Waitrose recalls oat drink over contamination risk and olives over Listeria; Lucky Saint Hazy IPA cans may rupture. Full FSA recall list.
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at Shieldhall Recycling Centre in Glasgow, with residents told to keep windows and doors closed.
Campaigners have won cross-party support for tighter regulation of the scandal-rocked funeral sector, with the Government pledging to properly regulate it after the Hull funeral director scandal.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is more determined than ever to fix social care after his father Roy died aged 86, blaming political 'cowardice' for the crisis.
Royal fans have urged Prince Harry to stop making public speeches, with 95% of Daily Express poll voters saying he should end his stage appearances.
UUP leader Jon Burrows warned that future Stormont collapses could 'gift wrap the union to Sinn Féin' in his first party conference address as leader.
Potatoes are the most wasted food in British homes, with 2.9 million discarded daily. Storing them with an apple can prevent sprouting and extend shelf life, says expert Courtenay Hartford.
Hurricane Nolo is the third major tropical storm to menace Hawaii in months, as warm oceans and El Niño drive rare severe weather. Over 500 homes have already been damaged.
The UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by converting boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs.
Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring life-threatening and catastrophic flooding to Hawaii on Friday, with heavy rains and large waves, affecting communities still recovering from earlier storms.
Reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and cut energy bills. Learn how light colours and ceramic paints help Australian homes stay cool.
A council ban on drinking on the Canning Street median strip in Carlton, Melbourne, sparked a peaceful protest with punch bowls, chips and laughter, as community members fight to keep the beloved picnic spot.
In Lewes, East Sussex, a garden backs onto old oak woods, where a treecreeper visits a nearly dead mystery tree, searching for insects and spiders.
Henry Harris shares a vegetarian French onion and parsley soup recipe, featuring a thick, creamy texture with grated cheese and croutons.
As the war enters its third year, five Palestinians—a pregnant woman, a boy, a grandmother, a professor, and a skateboarder—reveal daily life amid the ruins.
The Philippines' ban on fresh ube exports is causing concern among UK businesses as demand for the purple yam surges, with one London cafe owner struggling to secure supplies.
This year's El Niño has broken temperature records, with sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific already 3C above average and possibly on track to be the strongest in a thousand years.
Ten years after taking the knee, Colin Kaepernick speaks out on being blackballed by the NFL, racism in America, and why he still trains at 4.30am every day.
From making tea to fixing skateboards, five Palestinians in Gaza reveal how daily survival under blockade is a grinding, cruel reality rarely seen in news reports.
Farmers in Tarluvada, India, protest Google's $15bn AI datacentre, citing forced land acquisition, environmental risks, and unmet promises.
The UN human rights office has added 61 companies to its settlements blacklist, citing alleged human rights violations against Palestinians. Israel rejects the move.
Andy Burnham is reaching out to farmers to rebuild trust after inheritance tax changes. Activists report a 'step-change' in dialogue, with no protest planned at this year's budget.
UK holidaymakers could pay £150 more for return flights to Spain under Net Zero proposals, as the Climate Change Committee recommends a polluter-pays framework for aviation.
Waste experts at Wheeldon Brothers say carrots can stay fresh for up to a month at room temperature if stored correctly, away from heat and unwashed.
Storing potatoes next to apples may slow sprouting, according to waste management experts, helping households reduce food waste and keep groceries fresh for longer.
Potatoes are the most wasted food in British kitchens, but storing them with an apple can prevent sprouting and extend shelf life, according to a food expert.
Eight cows that tumbled off cliffs at Ellen's Well near Angle, Anglesey, were rescued and towed to safety by boat after a dramatic operation involving the RNLI and local farmers.