On the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, historian Nick Lloyd revisits July 1, 1916, when 19,000 British soldiers died. The battle remains Britain's worst military day, with 57,000 casualties.
A site visit has been scheduled in the tree height dispute between Rangers legend Ally McCoist and his neighbour Alan Tyers, after the neighbour appealed a council decision not to serve a high hedge notice.
A wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Greater Manchester continues to burn a week after it started, with crews managing hotspots. 200 hectares of moorland have been scorched.
Bolton council votes to review its 'unachievable' 2030 net zero target, potentially aligning with the government's 2050 goal to avoid financial risk.
Parents-to-be are increasingly ordering ultrasound cakes featuring scan images, with Cake Box reporting a surge in demand. The trend combines edible printing with personalised details like due dates and baby names.
Blue-green algae has been detected at a popular Welsh beach, prompting public health warnings to avoid water contact due to potential toxins.
Channel 4 has confirmed that the psychological crime thriller The Light in the Hall: Still Waters will be replaced by a one-off documentary, How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson, airing on July 8 at 9pm.
Drinking coffee, costing as little as 7p per cup, is linked to a stepwise reduction in cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver-related deaths over 13 years, according to a UK Biobank study presented at the 2025 Liver Meeting.
Ed Balls and Ranvir Singh launched an urgent appeal on GMB after catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela killed 1,943 and left 50,000 missing.
The Met Office warns of another UK heatwave with temperatures reaching 32C in 22 counties. Full list of areas expected to exceed 30C next week.
Ed Balls and Ranvir Singh issued a heartfelt plea on Good Morning Britain after the Venezuela earthquake death toll rose to 1,943, with 50,000 missing and 2 million in urgent need.
The Met Office has confirmed a third heatwave is likely to hit the UK next week, with temperatures reaching up to 33C, but it is expected to be less humid than the previous heatwave.
A woman is critical after falling from Westminster Bridge during the terror attack, rescued from the Thames.
Nasa's Nisar radar satellite reveals Mexico City sinking up to 2cm monthly due to groundwater extraction, threatening infrastructure.
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered ruins at Shiloh that may be linked to the biblical Tabernacle, which housed the Ark of the Covenant. The discovery includes a southern wall matching the Tabernacle's described layout, along with ritual artifacts.
Birds across the UK have changed their behaviour due to climate change, the RSPB warns. Upland and seabird populations face steep declines, while southern species expand northward.
Campaigners against two massive AI data centres in Larbert and Auchtertool urge Scots to submit objections by July 2 deadline. The centres would require 900 MW of power, nearly a quarter of Scotland's peak demand.
British tourists face fines up to £1,700 for smoking or vaping on Spanish beaches. Rules vary by region; check local guidance to avoid penalties.
Labour minister Katie White says her party is the only one taking climate seriously, criticising both the right and the Greens for blocking action.
Seasonal models predict a potentially record-breaking El Niño, bringing extreme weather, heatwaves, floods, and global warmth, experts warn.
Place a frozen milk carton in front of a fan to circulate cooler air, absorbing heat more effectively than a fan alone, according to Vikki from Lifestyle Homecare Services.
A fire at COP30 in Belem injured 13 with smoke inhalation, halted talks briefly, and raised concerns as negotiations enter final days.
Swiss glaciers face record melt as heatwave strips winter snow, with all accumulation expected to vanish by Monday, marking second-earliest glacier loss day.
UN warns record hot year almost certain by 2030; 86% chance 2026-2030 will surpass 2024 as hottest year.
Cop30 reaches fragile deal amid bitter divisions; UN says climate cooperation alive but warns world not winning fight.
Cop30 faced five threats: US walkout, China's limited role, extraction vs conservation divide, EU divisions, and geopolitical tensions, nearly collapsing the summit.
A Swiss village is wiped out by a glacier collapse, but the Hotel Edelweiss survives, offering a glimmer of hope amid devastation.
El Niño threatens Asia with worsening heatwaves, drought, and food insecurity, impacting India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Labour criticises Ofwat for failing to hold water companies accountable amid sewage crisis and supply failures.
2025 was UK's warmest and sunniest year on record, with mean temperature 10.09C and 1,648.5 sunshine hours.