Heavy rain to bring flood threat after another hosepipe ban
Parts of the UK could face flooding this week as heavy rain hits drought-stricken land, with Wessex Water announcing its first hosepipe ban in 50 years.
Category : Environment
Gardeners told to add one thing to brown lawns in September
After weeks of drought, rain returns to the UK. Gardeners are advised to wait until September to apply nitrogen-rich fertiliser, once grass has recovered.
Rayner: Stourbridge wildfire like 'going through a movie'
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner visited Stourbridge after wildfires destroyed 19 homes, saying the devastation was 'like going through a movie' and met shell-shocked families who lost everything.
Duchess Sophie becomes patron of Scottish charity
The Duchess of Edinburgh has become royal patron of Visualise Scotland, a charity supporting people with disabilities in Edinburgh and East Lothian. A new photo marks the announcement.
Djokovic health issue may alter 2028 retirement plan
Novak Djokovic's health issue, revealed after Cincinnati Open defeat, could impact his plan to retire after the 2028 Olympics, as he eyes a 25th Grand Slam.
Adam Henson: Cotswold Farm Park faces 'scary' wildfire risk
Countryfile's Adam Henson reports devastating harvest and wildfire threat at Cotswold Farm Park, with yields poor and grass turned brown.
Campaigners hit back at Sefton Council over aviary closure
Save Our Aviary campaigners criticize Sefton Council's decision to close the 87-year-old Churchtown Botanic Gardens aviary, citing generic views and lack of evidence.
Monkey escapes Scottish wildlife park, public warned
A Japanese macaque named Luka escaped from Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore, Scotland. He was last seen in the Balavil area. The public is warned not to approach him. Drones are being used to track him.
Monkey escapes Scottish wildlife park, public told not to approach
A Japanese macaque named Luka has escaped from Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore. Thermal drones are searching for him. The public is urged not to approach him and to report sightings to a hotline.
Manchester firefighter's surprise birthday amid Welsh wildfires
Manchester firefighter Jacob, deployed to battle South Wales wildfires, missed his birthday but received a surprise celebration from two local boys, who decorated his engine and sang in Welsh.
UK Gel Nail Ban: TPO Ingredient Rules Now in Force
New UK cosmetic regulations banning TPO in gel nail polishes took effect August 15, but experts say salon clients won't notice changes.
Angela Rayner visits Stourbridge homes hit by wildfire
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner visited Stourbridge after a wildfire destroyed 19 homes, calling the devastation 'absolutely horrendous' and praising community spirit.
Thermal drone deployed in search for escaped monkey in Highlands
A thermal imaging drone is being used to locate Luka, a Japanese macaque that escaped from the Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore, more than two years after a similar incident.
Adam Henson admits 'it isn't good' as drought hits farm harvest
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson says the drought has forced an early harvest at his Cotswold farm, with yields down and grass turning brown.
Cancer patient challenges Reform's Laila Cunningham over benefit cuts
A breast cancer patient challenged Reform UK's London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham over the party's £50bn welfare cuts plan, which would replace Pip and affect 2.89 million people.
Monkey escapes Scots wildlife park, public warned not to approach
A Japanese macaque named Luka has escaped from Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore, prompting a search with thermal drones and a warning for the public not to approach him.
Packham labels Clarkson 'agitator' as feud rumbles on
Chris Packham has called Jeremy Clarkson an 'agitator' in a new interview, escalating their ongoing feud over farming practices.
Two-Headed, Eight-Legged Calf Dies After Rare Birth in India
A rare calf with two heads and eight legs died shortly after a four-to-five-hour delivery at an Ayurvedic hospital in southern India, stunning vets and locals.
First cow tests positive for bluetongue virus in Scotland
The first case of the potentially deadly bluetongue virus has been confirmed in a cow in Scotland, on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, according to NFU Scotland.
UK Flood Threat as Hosepipe Ban Announced Amid Rain Forecast
Heavy rain could cause flooding in drought-hit UK areas this week, the Met Office warns, as Wessex Water imposes a hosepipe ban for the first time in 50 years.
Flights may be grounded to protect passengers from solar radiation
Researchers warn that solar flares could ground or reroute flights to protect passengers from radiation, following a major study and recent incidents.
Witch-hunt destroyed Jason Arday - now he's dead
Columnist Darren Lewis says a social media witch-hunt drove Cambridge Professor Jason Arday to his death, warning that racism and mob rule must be confronted.
Heavy rain to bring flood threat after new hosepipe ban
Parts of the UK could see flooding this week as heavy rain hits drought-stricken land, with Wessex Water announcing a hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customers.
Who automatically qualifies for Blue Badge? Full list
More than 235,700 Scots hold a Blue Badge. Some automatically qualify without a mobility assessment. Here is the full list of automatic eligibility criteria.
Littering fines in England to rise sharply from Sept 2026
Littering fines in England will increase by 50% to £750 from September 1, 2026, while fly-tipping penalties rise to £5,000, as the government confirms tougher fixed penalties to deter waste crime.
Littering fines in England to rise to £750 from September 2026
Littering fines in England will increase by 50% to £750 from September 1, 2026, while fly-tipping penalties rise to £5,000 under new regulations.
MSP: North Sea drilling 'indefensible' as Rosebank consultation closes
Central Scotland list MSP Gillian Mackay has insisted governments are weakening their response to the climate crisis as the public consultation on the Rosebank oil field closes today.
Stratford siren mystery solved after year of torment
After a year of torment, Stratford-upon-Avon residents finally know the source of the piercing siren: pigeons triggering alarms at a car dealership, as discovered by a local resident.
MVS joins nurdle clean-up in River Tyne after collision
Northumbria Maritime Volunteer Service volunteers joined a multi-agency operation on the River Tyne to recover nurdles spilled after a ship collision last month.
Ex-banker finds 12ft python in her Zimbabwe home ceiling
A former Wall Street banker who moved to a Zimbabwe wildlife reserve discovered a 12-foot python living in her thatched roof, going viral on TikTok.
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