Hydrangeas Stay Healthy in Hot Weather with Simple June Mulching Tip
Gardener shares simple mulching tip to keep hydrangeas hydrated and healthy during hot summer weather, reducing watering needs.
Gardener shares simple mulching tip to keep hydrangeas hydrated and healthy during hot summer weather, reducing watering needs.
Jill Scott finished her 388-mile Sport Relief challenge at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, raising over £470,000. The Lioness ran and cycled from Wembley, greeted by cheering crowds and high-fiving pupils.
Theresa May and other senior Tories condemn Kemi Badenoch's plan to repeal the Climate Change Act, warning of economic and environmental harm.
As global tensions rise, experts list 19 UK locations considered safest in a nuclear attack, including Cornwall, Inverness, and the Isle of Anglesey.
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RecommendedUN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, with farmers unable to work, livestock dying, and crop yields falling, putting billions at risk.
More than half of Brits on GLP-1 weight loss jabs keep it secret due to stigma. A new oral pill could offer a discreet alternative, with 69% preferring tablets over injections.
The Independent's first Climate 100 List honours global environmental leaders, including activists and scientists, for their climate solutions.
Households across the UK are advised to place bowls of water on windowsills on Saturday as temperatures are forecast to reach 23°C. This simple method helps cool rooms naturally.
The Met Office has confirmed a potential heatwave in the UK from June 18, with temperatures possibly reaching 30°C across 16 counties in East and South East England.
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RecommendedTwo young sisters, aged five and six, used first aid skills from a St John Ambulance course to treat their grandfather after a fall, staying calm and applying pressure to a head wound.
Drivers are urged to remove sun cream bottles from cars as UK temperatures set to hit 24°C. Heat can degrade active ingredients, reducing UV protection.
The Guardian explores the revival of analogue formats like VHS and cassettes, driven by digital fatigue and a yearning for tangible, imperfect media experiences.
US officials confirm El Niño has arrived, with scientists predicting it could be the strongest in decades, supercharging extreme weather and pushing global temperatures to record highs.
New research reveals the Mangatangi Fault near Auckland is active, capable of a 6.8 magnitude quake, challenging the city's exemption from building regulations.
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RecommendedDonald Trump says US and Iran are close to signing a peace agreement, but similar claims have failed before. Key US politics stories from June 11, 2026.
Protests erupt in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, threatening a wildlife-rich nature reserve with hundreds of threatened species.
A cartoonist urges readers to appreciate climate scientists who battle existential dread. Sign up for First Dog cartoons and shop for merchandise.
A fire at a medical equipment warehouse in northern California caused thick black smoke and evacuations. Fire crews battled the blaze; all personnel accounted for. Cause under investigation.
A series of tornadoes tore through Illinois and Indiana, killing one in Iowa and leaving widespread destruction. Extreme heat and humidity affect north-east states.
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RecommendedAntarctica's west coast is missing 650,000 sq km of sea ice, the size of France, sparking concerns for penguins, krill, and global sea levels.
The Welsh Rugby Union has installed over 3,000 solar panels on the Principality Stadium's roof, the largest such installation at any UK sports stadium, saving £300,000-£400,000 annually on energy bills.
Study finds 54% of Brits avoid fish due to taste/smell, missing Omega-3's healthy ageing benefits. Only 34% know its link to ageing, and 60% fail to meet fish intake recommendations.
Mayor Sadiq Khan criticizes NIMBY residents opposing nightlife in Soho. DJ Fat Tony agrees, arguing that moving to a vibrant area and complaining about noise is absurd.
A cleaning expert reveals a safe, effective method using hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil to remove mould from grout and silicone in just one hour, without bleach.
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RecommendedA cleaning expert warns against using bleach for shower mould, suggesting hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil as safer, effective alternatives that work in an hour.
Discover how bicarbonate of soda can eliminate moss from garden patios. A simple kitchen ingredient that kills moss by altering alkalinity and dehydrating it.
Over 228,000 people sign a petition calling for a public animal abuse register and automatic lifetime bans for offenders, set for parliamentary debate on June 29.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cripple Putin's war chest, with over 356,000 targets hit in a year, disrupting fuel supplies and embarrassing the Kremlin.
The UK Parliament will debate a petition for an animal abuse register and automatic lifetime ban on June 29, despite the Government stating no plans for such measures.
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RecommendedMet Office forecasts temperatures up to 24C this weekend as high pressure brings warm sunny spells, but water safety officials warn of cold water shock risk.