Arsenal artist leads anti-racism campaign inspired by Saka
Hand of Hope, an anti-racism campaign featuring 39 artworks by leading artists, aims to raise up to £100,000 for anti-racism causes and youth art worldwide.
Category : Environment
Major step forward for restoration of Everton Library
Specialist contractors are being appointed to assess the condition of Everton Library, a grade II listed building closed since 1999, to develop a repair programme and secure its long-term future.
NT Government Rejects Calls for Fracking Ban
The Northern Territory government has rejected calls for a fracking ban, saying the industry can be safely regulated. The decision follows a review into the risks of fracking.
Romania shuts last nuclear reactor as Danube hits record low
Romania shut down the last reactor at its only nuclear plant after drought caused the Danube to fall to record lows, immediately affecting power supplies in neighbouring Moldova.
Week in wildlife: snake, spider mum, lazy squirrel
This week's best wildlife photos include a Sumatran tiger evacuation, pelican chicks in London, a new frog species, and a snake on a car in China.
Bet365 apologises after children wear gambling logos in charity race
Bet365 has apologised to the senate after children wore its branded clothing during a charity race at Terang Racing Club, with the company saying it was shocked and embarrassed.
Amazon braces for Godzilla El Niño as drought threat looms
The Amazon faces a severe drought as a powerful El Niño peaks at the end of the dry season, raising fears of megafires and food insecurity, experts warn.
Heat health alert extended after hottest day of year
A heat health alert has been extended until Saturday for much of England after temperatures provisionally reached 38.1C at Kew Gardens, the second time this year the country has seen 38C.
Stourbridge fire: 20-30 homes destroyed, 100 firefighters battle
Up to 30 homes have been destroyed in a massive fire in Stourbridge, with more than 100 firefighters tackling the blaze and 54 people treated by paramedics.
UK households to benefit from £45 electricity VAT cut
VAT on household electricity bills will be cut from 5% to 0% on October 1, 2026, saving the average home about £45 a year, but savings vary by usage and gas is excluded.
Children Urge Adults to Listen for a Kinder, Happier World
Nine in 10 children feel it's important nobody feels left out. A poll of 1,000 kids reveals top 10 ideas for a better world, including banning homework and more playtime.
Kids: No Homework, More Play Would Make World Better
A poll of 1,000 children found 42% would introduce longer playtimes and 43% build more parks to make the world better, with 83% wanting more creative time.
Kids' Ideas for a Kinder World: Ban Homework, Help Others
A poll of 1,000 children reveals 83% would help others more and 92% want to ensure no one feels left out, with top ideas including banning homework and longer playtimes.
Free TV Licences for Pensioners: Government Considers New Concessions
The government is considering new TV licence concessions for pensioners, potentially including free licences, as part of the BBC Charter Review. Minister Ian Murray confirmed no existing concessions will be removed.
Three home changes to keep your house cooler next summer
Energy Saving Trust suggests insulation, solar film, and air-to-air heat pumps to keep homes cooler next summer, as UK heatwaves become more frequent.
Widow Left with Nothing After Partner Dies: Legal Reform Urged
Selina Flavius lost her partner Ray in 2022 and was left with no legal rights or access to funds. She urges reform of cohabitation laws as consultation ends.
Burnham's migrant plan to intensify opposition
Andy Burnham's asylum dispersal plan will intensify opposition rather than ease the burden, as Middle England reacts to camps in villages like Piddington and Linton-on-Ouse.
Paramedics treat 54 after West Midlands wildfires
Paramedics treated 54 people, including 19 hospital admissions, after wildfires broke out across the West Midlands on the UK's hottest day of the year.
Cooling Dog Car Seat Keeps Pets Safe and Comfortable
The KYG Washable Dog Car Seat from Amazon cools dogs in summer and warms them in winter, with a 4.8-star rating. It's on sale now, with prices from £33.99.
Stirling ex-Prudential site likened to 'zombie movie'
A TikTok video showing hundreds of plane seats dumped at Stirling's former Prudential site has sparked calls for a permanent solution, as politicians condemn the ongoing blight.
UK households to benefit from £45 October 1 cut but be aware
The government will cut VAT on household electricity bills from 5% to 0% from October 1, 2026, saving the average household about £45 a year, but the cut does not apply to gas.
Dog ban on 79 Welsh beaches could mean £1,000 fines
Dogs are banned from 79 beaches in Wales this summer, with fines up to £1,000 for breaking the rules. The bans run from 1 May to 30 September.
Churchtown aviary to close as PETA backs Sefton Council
Sefton Council is closing the 87-year-old Churchtown aviary, with PETA and other animal welfare groups backing the decision, citing modern welfare standards and high costs.
Baking Soda Hack for Better Tinned Tomatoes
A pinch of baking soda can eliminate the bitter, metallic taste of tinned tomatoes by counteracting acidity, according to Food Republic experts.
HMRC to auto-enrol taxpayers into MTD from September
HMRC will automatically sign up eligible taxpayers for Making Tax Digital from September, after over 436,000 met the first quarterly deadline in August.
Keep Wasps Away with £3 Herb They Can't Stand
A £3 pot of thyme can deter wasps from summer barbecues, as the herb's strong scent confuses their sense of smell, according to Parkers Garden Company.
Rats will 'run out of your garden' when they smell natural repellent
Rats will flee your garden when they smell onions, a natural repellent, say experts. Place an onion at entry points and replace it every few days for best results.
Rats flee gardens at one sniff of onions, experts say
Onions repel rats with their pungent smell and taste, say experts from Epic Gardening and Buzz Boss. Place one where rats enter and they will run out of your garden.
Bimini: nightclub closures erode LGBTQ+ communities' soul
Drag Race star Bimini warns that nightclub closures are eroding the 'soul' of LGBTQ+ communities, as data shows over half of queer spaces shut down between 2006 and 2022.
Rats vanish from gardens after one smell of common kitchen staple
Rats will disappear from your garden when they take one smell of a natural deterrent you likely already have in your kitchen. Experts recommend onions as a powerful rat repellent.
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