Bananas stay firm and ripe longer when stored in 1 place
Bananas stay firm and ripe for up to two weeks when stored on a worktop, not in a fruit bowl, says a food hygiene expert. Avoid warm spots and wrap stems.
Category : Environment
Banish Patio Weeds With 2 Kitchen Items — Clear Winner
A test of two natural weed-killing methods on a UK patio found a homemade vinegar spray beat boiling water on ease and results, with both being cost-effective.
Bananas stay firm and ripe for '2 weeks' with 1 storage location
Bananas can stay firm and ripe for up to two weeks if stored on a countertop, away from moisture, sunlight, and warm temperatures, according to a food hygiene expert.
Rare moth found at National Trust estate after 70 years
A hidden population of one of England's rarest moths has been found at Wallington Estate, its first sighting there in 70 years, giving new hope for the species.
Rare moth colony found at Northumberland estate
A rare Dark Bordered Beauty moth colony has been discovered at Wallington Estate in Northumberland, only the second recorded population in England, offering new hope for the species.
West Midlands fires trigger thousands of 999 calls
Thousands of 999 calls were made as wildfires caused 'apocalyptic scenes' in the West Midlands, with one blaze in Stourbridge described as among the most significant the fire service has dealt with.
Thousands of 999 calls after 'apocalyptic' West Midlands fires
Thousands of 999 calls were made as fires raged across the West Midlands on the UK's hottest day, with a fire chief saying the PM is being kept updated.
London records hottest day of year as UK hits 38.1C
London recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 38.1C, making it the fifth hottest day on record in the UK.
Will another heatwave hit London this year?
After the hottest day of the year, temperatures will fall this weekend, but the Met Office says a sixth heatwave is possible later this summer.
West Midlands fires spark thousands of 999 calls
Thousands of 999 calls were made across the West Midlands as 'apocalyptic' fires raged on the UK's hottest day, with the Prime Minister kept updated.
‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires hit West Midlands homes
Huge fires cause 'apocalyptic scenes' in the West Midlands, forcing evacuations and hospitalising a child and three firefighters on hottest day.
Gull trapped in car grille rescued in County Durham
A gull was rescued after getting trapped in the grille of a Ford Focus in County Durham, with the driver unaware until a friend spotted the bird.
Saddleworth Moor wildfire now under control, fire service says
A wildfire at Saddleworth Moor is now under control after firefighters battled the blaze for almost 24 hours in heatwave conditions, with eight crews at the scene.
Nurdle clean-up 'race against time' as spring tide nears
Campaigners warn the official nurdle clean-up in the River Tyne is 'not enough' as a spring tide between August 14-18 could bring more pellets ashore.
Huge fires cause 'apocalyptic scenes' in West Midlands
Huge fires forced people to flee homes in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on the UK's hottest day, with 60 firefighters and two casualties reported.
Labour MP faces 'hypocrite' backlash over migrant housing opposition
Labour MP Rachael Maskell is branded a 'hypocrite' for opposing a plan to house 1,200 migrants at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, citing local infrastructure concerns.
‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires tear through West Midlands homes
Huge fires caused 'apocalyptic scenes' in the West Midlands, forcing evacuations and closing the M6, as firefighters faced 'extreme levels of demand'.
Midlands wildfires spread as houses burn in Stourbridge
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to a large fire in Salford Priors, Stratford-on-Avon, as wildfires spread across the Midlands and houses burn in Stourbridge.
Waste plant 24-hour Sunday operation decision due
Bolton planners to decide on extending 24-hour operations at J Dickinson and Sons waste plant in Blackrod to include Sundays and Bank Holidays, despite local objections.
Huge fires tear through West Midlands homes
Around 60 firefighters tackle a large blaze near Stourbridge golf course, affecting six houses and about 40 acres, as West Midlands Fire Service faces 'extreme levels of demand'.
Huge West Midlands fires threaten homes as crews battle blazes
Around 60 firefighters tackled an extensive grass fire near Stourbridge golf course on Thursday, as West Midlands Fire Service faced extreme demand and urged residents to stay indoors.
Gateshead Flyover Demolition Progresses Well
Major demolition works at Park Lane roundabout in Gateshead are progressing well, with the flyover's first four spans removed and 2,000 tonnes of crushed stone to clear.
Memorial bench for Coatbridge activist Mary Fagan unveiled
A memorial bench for Mary Fagan, founder of Parent Action for Safe Play, has been unveiled at the play area she helped create in Coatbridge.
Students defy calls to stay in school, protest Hanson
Thousands of students across Australia walked out of school on Thursday to protest against Pauline Hanson, despite calls for them to stay in class. The 'Say No to Pauline Hanson' rallies, organized by the National Union of Students, included calls to 'fig
Astounding ways insects talk and listen all around us
Insects and other invertebrates communicate in complex ways using vibrations, scents, and mimicry, often unnoticed by humans.
Mindblowing Invertebrates You've Never Heard Of – Video
The Guardian's invertebrate of the year competition returns for 2026, with nominees unveiled in a video featuring three experts championing their picks. Voting is open now, with the winner announced on 17 August.
UK records hottest day of year as fifth heatwave peaks at 38.1C
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year with 38.1C at Kew Gardens, as Europe sweltered under a heat dome, with temperatures approaching 40C in Spain and France.
Modern War Systematically Erasing Human History
Modern war erases cultural heritage: Ukraine's 545 sites, Gaza's 80% buildings, Isfahan's monuments, Tyre's ruins—a grim tally of destruction.
UK hottest day of year: 38.1C recorded at Kew Gardens
The UK has seen its hottest day of 2026, with a provisional 38.1C at Kew Gardens, London, making Thursday the fifth hottest day on record.
UK hottest day of 2026: temperatures hit 38.1C
Temperatures hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens, London, on Thursday, making it the hottest day of 2026 so far and the fifth hottest on record for the UK.
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