Rain to fall but drought persists, Met Office warns
Showers will bring the first meaningful rain for a long time, but won't solve the drought overnight, says the Met Office, as temperatures remain below average.
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Botham: DEFRA rewilding fuels UK wildfire risk
Lord Botham blames DEFRA's rewilding policies for increasing UK wildfire risk, citing poor land management and blocked burns, as fires rage.
Easy method to banish limescale on taps with natural item
Remove limescale from taps using white vinegar, a natural cleaner. Soak, scrub, rinse, and dry. Limescale is not harmful to health, says BRITA.
Wales sets net zero target for 2040, 10 years before UK
Welsh Government sets net zero by 2040, a decade earlier than UK, with a new Climate and Nature Action Plan addressing floods, wildfires, and nature loss.
Rain won't solve UK drought overnight, forecaster warns
The UK will see showers over the coming days, but the rain is 'not going to solve the drought situation overnight', a forecaster has said. Some areas will have their first meaningful rain for a long time.
Dingle green space 'overgrown' and 'infested with rats'
Residents of Beresford Road in Dingle say the once-loved green space is now overgrown, used for fly-tipping, and infested with rats, prompting council action.
PM pledges to end rough sleeping but women face hidden crisis
The PM pledges £102m to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas, but charities warn women are hidden and need targeted support.
Cairngorm Wildfire Crews Leave After Month-Long Battle
Fire crews have left the Cairngorms wildfire scene after a month, with satellite images revealing the scorched landscape and ongoing hazards.
Firefighters leave Cairngorms wildfire scene after five weeks
Firefighters have completed work on the Cairngorms wildfire nearly five weeks after it began, handing the final area over to the RSPB, though safety warnings remain.
Sturgeon: no new North Sea wells, urges climate courage
Nicola Sturgeon calls for political courage on climate, opposing new North Sea wells as UK considers Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
Premixed drinks' 'health halo' masks alcohol harms, study finds
Researchers warn 'low sugar' and 'low carb' labels on premixed alcoholic drinks create a 'health halo' that masks harms, as alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen with no safe level.
Hendin Cartoon: Tice Climate U-Turn Satire
A cartoon by Rebecca Hendin mocks Richard Tice's climate stance shift, highlighting political hypocrisy on the crisis in a single panel.
Belgian firefighters battle largest wildfire in a century
Belgian firefighters push to encircle the country's largest wildfire in a century, which has scorched 3,000 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve.
Chris Packham urges Andy Burnham action after petition tops 107k
Chris Packham's petition for a UK-wide emergency briefing on climate and nature risks has surpassed 107,000 signatures, triggering consideration for a Parliamentary debate. He now calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to attend.
Wipe Lavender Oil on Doorframes to Deter Spiders
Wiping lavender oil on doorframes can deter spiders from entering homes this summer, as the scent repels them naturally, according to cleaning expert Chantel Mila.
Fly-tipping fears as North Tyneside suspends fridge disposal
North Tyneside Council has suspended fridge and freezer disposal at its recycling centre due to national capacity issues, raising fly-tipping concerns.
Brits urged to bury themselves in soil if trapped by wildfire
The British Red Cross urges people trapped by UK wildfires not to run but to bury themselves in soil if no water is nearby, as record blazes continue.
UK Drought Scorched Earth Visible From Space
Satellite images reveal the UK's drought-stricken landscape, with 71.3% of England in drought and 45 million people impacted by the driest summer since 1836.
New Hosepipe Ban Starts as Flooding Warning Issued
A new hosepipe ban begins for Wessex Water customers, while the Met Office warns of possible surface water flooding as rain finally hits drought-stricken areas.
5 free cooling tips for a good night's sleep in heatwave
As the UK heatwave continues, many struggle to sleep. Vaillant offers five free, expert-endorsed cooling tips to lower home temperature and improve sleep without extra cost.
Heatwave sleeping tips: 5 expert ways to cool your home at night
As UK temperatures stay high at night, searches for electric fans surge 600%. Vaillant shares five expert tips to cool your home and improve sleep without extra energy costs.
South East Water told to improve as Kent villagers protest
South East Water has been told to improve after thousands of customers faced supply issues, with water levels in Kent storage tanks 'critically low'.
Defra tells South East Water to improve after another supply outage
Defra says South East Water's latest supply disruption is 'simply not good enough' as 400 homes remain without water in Kent, following a weekend of outages.
UK faces flood risk after wildfires, PM warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that flooding could follow the wildfires across the UK, as he visited the fire site in Stourbridge. He cited El Nino and dry ground conditions as factors.
Wales Urged to Become First Deforestation Free Nation
Wales faces real risks from tropical forest loss, including food and supply chains, and is urged to become the world's first Deforestation Free Nation, says Size of Wales chair.
Keep Spiders Out With Lavender Oil Wiped on Doorframes
Wiping lavender essential oil on doorframes can deter spiders from entering your home, according to cleaning guru Chantel Mila. This natural hack uses a non-toxic compound called linalool, which is key in many insect repellents.
Defra: South East Water outages 'simply not good enough'
Defra says South East Water's latest supply disruption is 'simply not good enough' as 400 homes in Kent still face low pressure or no water, with bottled water stations open until 10pm.
Met Office drought verdict as heavy rain forecast for England and Wales
After weeks of heatwaves, large parts of England and all of Wales are in drought. With rain finally forecast, the Met Office says it's unlikely to completely reverse the effects.
Baking soda warning: expert urges caution in bathrooms
Baking soda can scratch mirrors, shower doors, and stone surfaces, warns bathroom expert Brian Toward, who advises safer alternatives for glass, grout, and acrylic.
Khan: Heathrow expansion case 'not sufficiently made'
Sadiq Khan says the government's case for a third Heathrow runway relies on outdated 2015 evidence and warns of severe environmental impacts.
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