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Sadiq Khan says the government's case for a third Heathrow runway relies on outdated 2015 evidence and warns of severe environmental impacts.
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Rabbit Island's bunnies at risk from wild boars
Japan's Okunoshima Island, home to around 500 wild rabbits, faces a new threat: wild boars are preying on the bunnies, a study finds.
Darlington cafe to become Grace Kelly's Irish Bar
Number One Bar & Coffee House in Darlington has been sold to D & J Pub Group, which will relaunch it as Grace Kelly's Irish Bar with daily live music.
Stop Inviting Rats to Your Garden with This Simple Bin Change
Pest control experts say switching to metal bins can stop rats from chewing through plastic and invading your garden. Learn how to deter rodents effectively.
Make £1.42 DIY shower spray for clean glass
A £1.42 homemade spray using vinegar and dish soap can make shower screens squeaky clean, says a guide. It dissolves limescale and grime effectively.
New hosepipe ban as flood warnings issued after drought
A new hosepipe ban for Wessex Water customers begins as the Met Office warns of possible flooding from the first meaningful rain in weeks.
New hosepipe ban as UK braces for rain and possible flooding
A new hosepipe ban for Wessex Water customers starts as the Met Office warns of flooding from the first meaningful rain in weeks, affecting 1.4 million people.
69p Baking Soda Beats Expensive Oven Cleaners
A 69p baking soda paste cleans ovens effectively without harsh chemicals. The Kitchn method uses baking soda and water, left for 12 hours, to remove grease and grime.
Denture tablets stop toilet limescale easily
Denture tablets dropped in the toilet once a week dissolve limescale overnight, preventing stains and germs, says cleaning expert Andy Newton.
Trump’s Big Bend Border Wall Plan Raises Park Concerns
The Trump administration plans to build a border wall through Big Bend National Park in Texas, raising environmental and logistical concerns among officials and conservationists.
Tice's climate remarks show Reform out of touch
Richard Tice dismissed climate doom over English wine as thousands die in heatwaves, exposing Reform's privilege. Also: maternity unit closure, Alice Cooper sighting.
7 common summer pests and how to keep them out
Warm weather brings pests into homes. Which? names seven common summer pests and offers prevention tips, from ants and wasps to fleas and clothes moths.
Tice blasted over 'insulting' heatwave comment
Richard Tice faces backlash for telling Brits to enjoy heatwave and sparkling wine, despite hundreds of deaths and wildfires. Environmental groups call remarks an insult.
Reform's Tice downplays climate crisis, urges adaptation
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said Britain should 'adapt' to climate change, arguing 'we can't stop it', downplaying its effects on crops, habitats and health.
UK government accused of secrecy over emergency drought plans
The UK government faces accusations of irresponsibility for refusing to publish water companies' emergency drought plans, which are kept secret for security reasons, as drought conditions worsen.
UK faces food shortages amid drought and heatwaves, NFU warns
The NFU warns Britain could face food shortages due to record low rainfall and high temperatures. The earliest UK cereals harvest in at least 20 years has been reported.
UK water industry drought crisis cartoon by Nicola Jennings
A cartoon by Nicola Jennings highlights the UK water industry's role in drought, amid criticism over sewage and leaks.
Farmers face 'dire' drought as harvest begins early
With more than two-thirds of England in drought, farmers like Margaret Lees on Park Farm in Bury say the situation is 'pretty dire', feeding winter silage now as harvest begins early.
Heavy rain to bring flood threat after another hosepipe ban
Parts of the UK could face flooding this week as heavy rain hits drought-stricken land, with Wessex Water announcing its first hosepipe ban in 50 years.
Rayner: Stourbridge wildfire like 'going through a movie'
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner visited Stourbridge after wildfires destroyed 19 homes, saying the devastation was 'like going through a movie' and met shell-shocked families who lost everything.
Campaigners hit back at Sefton Council over aviary closure
Save Our Aviary campaigners criticize Sefton Council's decision to close the 87-year-old Churchtown Botanic Gardens aviary, citing generic views and lack of evidence.
Manchester firefighter's surprise birthday amid Welsh wildfires
Manchester firefighter Jacob, deployed to battle South Wales wildfires, missed his birthday but received a surprise celebration from two local boys, who decorated his engine and sang in Welsh.
Angela Rayner visits Stourbridge homes hit by wildfire
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner visited Stourbridge after a wildfire destroyed 19 homes, calling the devastation 'absolutely horrendous' and praising community spirit.
First cow tests positive for bluetongue virus in Scotland
The first case of the potentially deadly bluetongue virus has been confirmed in a cow in Scotland, on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, according to NFU Scotland.
UK Flood Threat as Hosepipe Ban Announced Amid Rain Forecast
Heavy rain could cause flooding in drought-hit UK areas this week, the Met Office warns, as Wessex Water imposes a hosepipe ban for the first time in 50 years.
Heavy rain to bring flood threat after new hosepipe ban
Parts of the UK could see flooding this week as heavy rain hits drought-stricken land, with Wessex Water announcing a hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customers.
Littering fines in England to rise sharply from Sept 2026
Littering fines in England will increase by 50% to £750 from September 1, 2026, while fly-tipping penalties rise to £5,000, as the government confirms tougher fixed penalties to deter waste crime.
Littering fines in England to rise to £750 from September 2026
Littering fines in England will increase by 50% to £750 from September 1, 2026, while fly-tipping penalties rise to £5,000 under new regulations.
Warming seas drive British marine life shifts
Warming seas are pushing native species like cod northwards while sunfish, octopuses, and jellyfish become more common off British shores, altering fisheries and habitats.
Extreme heat forces elite sport to adapt or face collapse
Extreme heat is transforming elite sport, with athletes collapsing and events disrupted. Experts say adaptation is essential, from hydration breaks to heat training, as climate change makes hot conditions inevitable.
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