Chester Zoo CEO Warns Green Pipeline Threatens Habitats
Chester Zoo's chief executive says the proposed Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline would 'rip through our fields' and damage irreplaceable wildlife habitats on its 470-acre conservation land.
Category : Climate
9 in 10 Parents Face Road Rage on the School Run
Nine in ten parents have experienced road rage on the school run, with nearly a third of children having nearly been hit by a vehicle, a new study has found.
Met Office: strongest El Niño in living memory to hit London
The Met Office warns the El Niño event developing over the Pacific is shaping up to be the strongest in living memory, bringing more storms and rain to London this autumn and winter.
‘Unprecedented’ El Niño could be strongest in 1,000 years
An ‘unprecedented’ El Niño weather event is looming, likely to be the strongest in 500 or even 1,000 years, bringing more storms and heavy rain to the UK this autumn and winter.
Warning After Toxic Palm Oil Lumps Wash Up on Wirral Beach
Coastguard warns dog walkers after toxic palm oil clumps wash up on Egremont beach, Wirral, posing serious health risks to pets.
Airdrie Super Slimmer Marks Early Consultant Success
Marion Stallard lost over six stone with Slimming World, then became a consultant. Since March, her group has lost 820lb and helped nine members reach their target weight.
El Niño Set to Be Strongest in Living Memory, Met Office Warns
The Met Office warns El Niño, set to be the strongest in living memory, will increase the risk of a wet and stormy autumn in the UK and make 2027 the hottest year on record.
Met Office: ‘Unprecedented’ El Nino to bring more UK storms
The Met Office warns the UK faces more storms and rain this autumn and winter due to an ‘unprecedented’ El Nino event, the largest since the 19th century.
El Niño May Cause Hottest Year in 2027, UK to Get More Rain
An unprecedented El Niño event could make 2027 the hottest year on record globally, while the UK faces wetter, stormier autumn and winter conditions, forecasters warn.
Met Office: unprecedented El Nino to bring intense storms and rain to UK
The Met Office warns an intense El Nino will bring significant storms and rainfall to the UK this autumn and winter, describing it as an unprecedented event.
Oxfam warns it cannot guarantee future of high street shops
Oxfam says it cannot guarantee the future of its high street stores as donations drop off, reviewing three warehouses in Batley, Bicester and Milton Keynes.
Mum's 'new lease of life' after blood test found food intolerances
Louise Stephenson, 55, took a food intolerance test with Supply Life that revealed she was intolerant to bread, pasta, mushrooms, sweetcorn and cashew nuts, leading to a dramatic improvement in her IBS symptoms.
Plants That Won't Survive UK Heatwave and Drought
Parts of the UK are in drought as gardeners face the driest July on record. Experts advise which plants are worth saving and which are unlikely to survive the lack of rain.
Scientists Warn of 'Ghastly Future' of Mass Extinction
A paper signed by 17 experts warns Earth faces a 'ghastly future' of mass extinction, climate disruption, and societal collapse, urging immediate action.
UK heatwave: Gorgeous blooms may not survive despite rain
Certain beloved plants like rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias may not survive the UK heatwave and drought, even after rain, according to horticultural experts.
Garden Expert Warns Plants May Not Survive Heatwave
Horticulture experts warn that popular summer plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias are unlikely to survive the ongoing drought and heatwave conditions.
Met Office warns of unprecedented storms and rain for UK
The Met Office has warned the UK faces an autumn and winter of storms and heavy rain due to an 'unprecedented' El Niño event, the largest since the 19th century.
Headteacher rescued by air ambulance she fundraised for days earlier
A Turriff Academy deputy head who abseiled for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance was rescued by the same service four days later after a crash on the A95 near Banff.
‘Unprecedented’ El Nino to bring storms and rain to UK
The Met Office warns an ‘unprecedented’ El Nino event will bring more storms and rain to the UK this autumn and winter, with sea temperatures set to rise more than 3C.
Yorkshire Vet Star Shaves Head for Cancer Charity
A clinical manager from The Yorkshire Vet shaved her head with help from co-star Peter Wright to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK after her grandfather's diagnosis.
Dovestone reopens after devastating summer wildfires
Dovestone reservoir area reopens to visitors after devastating wildfires. RSPB says there are 'encouraging signs of recovery' but warns the risk of new fires has not passed.
Peru Struck by 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake, Landslides Reported
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit Peru's southern Andes on Thursday, causing landslides in Ayacucho, Ica and Arequipa regions, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Wigan Road Closed After Severe Flooding
Tanners Lane in Wigan has been closed after severe flooding on Thursday, August 20. Council and United Utilities staff are on site, and a vehicle was abandoned under the bridge. The road remains closed pending investigations.
Businesses Feed Fire Crews Battling Wildfires in Wales
Local businesses in Treherbert donated food and refreshments to firefighters battling wildfires, with Penaluna's fish and chip shop serving free chips at 3am.
Chester Zoo CEO warns carbon pipeline 'unacceptable'
Chester Zoo's CEO James Christon says plans for the Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline risk damaging irreplaceable wetland habitats on the zoo's conservation land, calling the proposals 'unacceptable'.
Eczema sufferer says £19 mānuka honey cream calms skin faster
A £19 mānuka honey moisturiser has been praised by an eczema sufferer who says it calms and heals breakouts significantly faster than other creams.
Do Not Swim Warning at Three Isle of Wight Beaches
Three Isle of Wight beaches are closed to swimmers after rainfall triggered an outfall release, the Environment Agency warns, citing possible water quality issues.
Northumberland Beach Pollution: Access Restrictions Continue
An investigation into pollution at Blyth South Beach continues after a strong-smelling substance was found. Restrictions on land access and bathing remain in place north of the Dave Stephens Centre due to suspected creosote contamination.
Flood Alleviation Scheme Submitted for Briton Ferry
A flood alleviation scheme has been submitted in Neath Port Talbot to address frequent flooding in Briton Ferry, affecting residential and commercial properties.
Mixed reactions to Wales' 2040 net zero target
Welsh Government targets net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of UK's 2050 goal, sparking praise from environmentalists and criticism from opposition parties.
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