Army deployed to tackle UK wildfires as record fires hit
The Army has been deployed to tackle wildfires in Wales and the West Midlands, declared major incidents, as the UK records a record number of fires this year.
The Army has been deployed to tackle wildfires in Wales and the West Midlands, declared major incidents, as the UK records a record number of fires this year.
A return-to-home plan is in place for Stourbridge wildfire victims as the blaze is under control, with 19 homes destroyed and over 500 acres burnt.
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Military personnel have been deployed to help tackle wildfires sweeping England and Wales, after a formal request for 200 troops was granted. The move follows 'apocalyptic' scenes that destroyed homes in Stourbridge and Stoke-on-Trent.
A 'severe' wildfire alert sent to phones in England and Wales on Friday sparked criticism, with many calling it an overreach and others urging climate action.
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A binman has revealed why refuse collectors inspect wheelie bins before emptying them, citing recycling rules and fire safety concerns.
Leading charities and children's experts urge Andy Burnham to 'step up' and help families struggling with school holidays, as more than four million kids live in poverty across the UK.
Jeremy Clarkson defends Rod Stewart after aerial photos show his lush lawns during a drought, suggesting he likely uses a borehole, not a hosepipe.
A firefighter explains why UK wildfires are difficult to contain: peat fires burn underground, water access is limited, and the UK lacks dedicated firefighting aircraft.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns against lighting fires in 'tinderbox' Britain as temperatures soar, with a £65m farming support package to be unveiled this weekend.
The Guardian's cartoonist Natalya Lobanova captures the UK's experience of summer heatwaves in a new cartoon, highlighting the contrast between expectations and reality.
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service crews have handled over 1,000 calls in a week amid a surge in wildfires, with the Chief Fire Officer praising staff and public support.
A TikToker's video rant against a Snowdonia campsite's no-fires policy has drawn backlash, with the owner defending the ban amid drought and wildfire risks.
An 80-year-old farmer faced a £40,000 clean-up bill after 200 tonnes of rubbish was dumped on his land. England dealt with 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents in 2024/25, costing councils £19.3 million.
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Doorcam footage shows Rose-Anne Vinten fleeing with her children as wildfire destroys their Stourbridge home, which they'd moved into five months ago.
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has urged Andy Burnham not to slow down on net zero, citing heatwaves and wildfires as evidence of climate change's impact.
Countryside campaigners urge Andy Burnham to rethink environmental rules they claim increase wildfire risk, as over 1,000 wildfires hit England and Wales this year.
Seathwaite, England's wettest inhabited place, remains lush green amid UK heatwaves, drawing tourists seeking cooler escapes, but faces wildfire and drought risks.
Andy Burnham announces £65m to help farmers manage drought, including £50m for sustainable farming and £15m for reservoirs, after Labour pressure over climate response.
An Environment Agency study reveals 41% of England's native species have declined since 1970, with 15% at risk of extinction, warning the biodiversity crisis threatens human survival.
A stark Environment Agency report reveals 41% of England's native species have declined since 1970, with 15% facing extinction – warning the biodiversity crisis poses a serious threat to human survival.
A head gardener shares a 2-minute tip to support garden wildlife in heatwaves, plus seed-saving and sowing advice for autumn.
Noah Mabey, senior gardener at Thornbridge Hall, advises placing a shallow dish of water with stones to help bees, birds, and butterflies survive August heatwaves.
At least one person has died and seven are in a life-threatening condition after a severe wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline, forcing 1,200 to evacuate.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham urges public not to light fires in 'tinderbox' Britain, ahead of unveiling a £65m farmer funding package.
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores coast, prompting a tsunami warning. Two aftershocks hit, and early reports indicate building damage.