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Sadiq Khan says the government's case for a third Heathrow runway relies on outdated 2015 evidence and warns of severe environmental impacts.
Sadiq Khan says the government's case for a third Heathrow runway relies on outdated 2015 evidence and warns of severe environmental impacts.
Japan's Okunoshima Island, home to around 500 wild rabbits, faces a new threat: wild boars are preying on the bunnies, a study finds.
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.
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.
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.
A new hosepipe ban for Wessex Water customers begins as the Met Office warns of possible flooding from the first meaningful rain in weeks.
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.
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 dropped in the toilet once a week dissolve limescale overnight, preventing stains and germs, says cleaning expert Andy Newton.
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.
Richard Tice dismissed climate doom over English wine as thousands die in heatwaves, exposing Reform's privilege. Also: maternity unit closure, Alice Cooper sighting.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A cartoon by Nicola Jennings highlights the UK water industry's role in drought, amid criticism over sewage and leaks.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner visited Stourbridge after a wildfire destroyed 19 homes, calling the devastation 'absolutely horrendous' and praising community spirit.
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.
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.
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 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 will increase by 50% to £750 from September 1, 2026, while fly-tipping penalties rise to £5,000 under new regulations.
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 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.