Researchers at the University of Portsmouth will conduct the first study into the environmental impacts of counterfeit football shirts, funded by the UK Intellectual Property Office, examining microplastic shedding and textile waste.
Gardening expert Adam Kirtland shares three flowering plants—lavender, echinacea, and agapanthus—that thrive in hot, dry conditions without needing frequent watering.
Mediterranean temperatures could reach 50C this summer, with experts warning that the record-breaking heat may only be the beginning. Holidaymakers urged to prepare for dangerous conditions.
Liz Truss's CPAC GB conference attracted fewer than 170 attendees in a 500-capacity hall, as her bid for a 'Trump-style revolution' in Britain fell flat. Truss acknowledged 'the work is still underway.'
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Lottery funding has enabled Cambuslang charity LEAP Project to appoint Kirsty Arnaud as community hubs development officer, aiming to make local hubs sustainable and welcoming for all.
Heinz has changed its Seriously Good Mayonnaise recipe from free-range to cage-free eggs due to avian flu outbreaks, drawing criticism from animal welfare groups.
North East mayor Kim McGuinness launches £2.2 million Small Venues Fund to protect grassroots venues from rising costs, offering grants of £3,000 to £100,000.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to approve North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming it could raise £4 billion for public services.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has written a rare personal essay praising agricultural shows as 'the greatest shows on earth' and highlighting the importance of rural communities.
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Saharan dust reaching the UK has surged by at least 50% between 2012 and 2021, worsening air pollution, aggravating asthma, and causing flight disruptions, with climate change driving the increase.
Reform UK councillors call on North Tyneside Council to reverse the closure and sale of High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, citing lack of engagement and potential covenant restrictions.
The UK government has confirmed a ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, following a Mirror campaign backed by Jamie Oliver. Around 100,000 children consume these drinks daily, harming health and education.
Bolton has been ranked as Greater Manchester's invasive plant capital and second worst in the UK, with 51.4 occurrences per km². Himalayan balsam leads with 3,994 records, followed by Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle a massive fire at Llantrisant Recycling Centre involving 1,500 tonnes of non-hazardous waste, urging residents to keep windows and doors closed.
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The Met Office says warm temperatures are 'locked in' for the next 7-10 days. 2026 is the first year to reach 35°C in May, June and July. England's mean temperature is 2.4°C above average.
Children consume an average of 1,146 snacks annually, costing £1,059, with nearly half willing to try bold flavours like chilli jam and kimchi, according to a poll of 1,200 parents.
Couple Jade and Josh Vow, in an open relationship, defend their lifestyle against online backlash, emphasizing mutual consent and respect.
Cyfarthfa Castle redevelopment is the council's top heritage priority after a £32m National Lottery funding bid failed, with plans to resubmit.
Adding washing soda to your laundry routine removes soap build-up, leaving towels cleaner, softer, and more absorbent. Expert Catherine Wrench explains how this natural item works.
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UK proposes optional overnight social media curfew for 16-17 year olds, extending under-16 ban. Critics question effectiveness as teens can opt out.
Adrian Chiles recounts a burst pipe leaving him without water, while neighbours remain unbothered, reflecting a new normal of resigned acceptance.
The government's overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds is optional, allowing teens to opt out, raising doubts about its effectiveness in reducing online harms.
A letter from Carla Keen responds to a review of Gary Stevenson's documentary, arguing that class signifiers like accent and manner shape perceptions of authority, and that Stevenson's direct style may be misread due to class bias.
Tom Lichy of the British Deaf Association warns that deaf signers are excluded from gene-editing discussions, citing a lack of accessible information in signed languages and polling showing no majority support for editing non-life-threatening conditions l
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Extreme heat caused about 2,700 deaths in England and Wales during May and June, with research linking higher temperatures to negative emotions and suicide risk. Experts call for climate action and practical measures.
MPs demand radical regulation to prevent obesity, prioritizing public health over food industry interests, with proposals including advertising bans and mandatory reporting.
Honeybees fed a probiotic and prebiotic mix survived cold stress better than those on a sugar diet, but supplements offered little protection against extreme heat.
Donald Trump attacked New York Governor Kathy Hochul's one-year moratorium on new hyperscale datacenters, calling it a 'terrible decision' and urging its immediate repeal.
Anthony Albanese's AI speech prompts calls for a datacentre moratorium; nearly 145,000 with autism to be removed from NDIS; greater glider's glide distance overstated.
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Global heating made devastating floods in West Africa five times more likely and 23% more intense, displacing thousands and killing dozens, scientists warn.
