Amazon braces for Godzilla El Niño as drought threat looms
The Amazon faces a severe drought as a powerful El Niño peaks at the end of the dry season, raising fears of megafires and food insecurity, experts warn.
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Heat health alert extended after hottest day of year
A heat health alert has been extended until Saturday for much of England after temperatures provisionally reached 38.1C at Kew Gardens, the second time this year the country has seen 38C.
Paramedics treat 54 after West Midlands wildfires
Paramedics treated 54 people, including 19 hospital admissions, after wildfires broke out across the West Midlands on the UK's hottest day of the year.
Stirling ex-Prudential site likened to 'zombie movie'
A TikTok video showing hundreds of plane seats dumped at Stirling's former Prudential site has sparked calls for a permanent solution, as politicians condemn the ongoing blight.
RSPCA 'lockdown' warning for pet owners amid UK heatwave
The RSPCA urges UK pet owners to 'pause all walks' as temperatures soar to 36°C, warning of heatstroke risks and offering safety advice.
Food waste expert: 20 foods to keep in fridge in hot weather
Food waste expert Kate Hall reveals 20 foods that should be stored in the fridge during hot weather, including apples, potatoes, and condiments, to keep them fresher for longer.
West Midlands fire crews progress as wildfires cause devastation
Fire crews are making progress tackling huge blazes in the West Midlands that led to thousands of 999 calls and caused extensive devastation, a fire chief said.
Council complaints rise 13% over overgrown gardens
Council complaints about overgrown gardens and hedges rose 13% last year, with 591 complaints recorded in 2024, according to new FOI data.
Binman's Recycling Warning: Common Item Can Stop Collections
A binman warns that placing carrier bags in recycling can lead to refused collections, as councils often only accept bottles and tins.
UK households warned recycling with carrier bags may be rejected
UK households are warned that recycling containing carrier bags may not be collected, as a binman explains which plastics are accepted.
Bananas stay firm and ripe for '2 weeks' with 1 storage location
Bananas can stay firm and ripe for up to two weeks if stored on a countertop, away from moisture, sunlight, and warm temperatures, according to a food hygiene expert.
West Midlands fires trigger thousands of 999 calls
Thousands of 999 calls were made as wildfires caused 'apocalyptic scenes' in the West Midlands, with one blaze in Stourbridge described as among the most significant the fire service has dealt with.
Thousands of 999 calls after 'apocalyptic' West Midlands fires
Thousands of 999 calls were made as fires raged across the West Midlands on the UK's hottest day, with a fire chief saying the PM is being kept updated.
London records hottest day of year as UK hits 38.1C
London recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 38.1C, making it the fifth hottest day on record in the UK.
Will another heatwave hit London this year?
After the hottest day of the year, temperatures will fall this weekend, but the Met Office says a sixth heatwave is possible later this summer.
West Midlands fires spark thousands of 999 calls
Thousands of 999 calls were made across the West Midlands as 'apocalyptic' fires raged on the UK's hottest day, with the Prime Minister kept updated.
‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires hit West Midlands homes
Huge fires cause 'apocalyptic scenes' in the West Midlands, forcing evacuations and hospitalising a child and three firefighters on hottest day.
Saddleworth Moor wildfire now under control, fire service says
A wildfire at Saddleworth Moor is now under control after firefighters battled the blaze for almost 24 hours in heatwave conditions, with eight crews at the scene.
Nurdle clean-up 'race against time' as spring tide nears
Campaigners warn the official nurdle clean-up in the River Tyne is 'not enough' as a spring tide between August 14-18 could bring more pellets ashore.
Huge fires cause 'apocalyptic scenes' in West Midlands
Huge fires forced people to flee homes in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on the UK's hottest day, with 60 firefighters and two casualties reported.
‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires tear through West Midlands homes
Huge fires caused 'apocalyptic scenes' in the West Midlands, forcing evacuations and closing the M6, as firefighters faced 'extreme levels of demand'.
Midlands wildfires spread as houses burn in Stourbridge
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to a large fire in Salford Priors, Stratford-on-Avon, as wildfires spread across the Midlands and houses burn in Stourbridge.
Waste plant 24-hour Sunday operation decision due
Bolton planners to decide on extending 24-hour operations at J Dickinson and Sons waste plant in Blackrod to include Sundays and Bank Holidays, despite local objections.
Huge fires tear through West Midlands homes
Around 60 firefighters tackle a large blaze near Stourbridge golf course, affecting six houses and about 40 acres, as West Midlands Fire Service faces 'extreme levels of demand'.
Huge West Midlands fires threaten homes as crews battle blazes
Around 60 firefighters tackled an extensive grass fire near Stourbridge golf course on Thursday, as West Midlands Fire Service faced extreme demand and urged residents to stay indoors.
UK records hottest day of year as fifth heatwave peaks at 38.1C
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year with 38.1C at Kew Gardens, as Europe sweltered under a heat dome, with temperatures approaching 40C in Spain and France.
Modern War Systematically Erasing Human History
Modern war erases cultural heritage: Ukraine's 545 sites, Gaza's 80% buildings, Isfahan's monuments, Tyre's ruins—a grim tally of destruction.
UK hottest day of year: 38.1C recorded at Kew Gardens
The UK has seen its hottest day of 2026, with a provisional 38.1C at Kew Gardens, London, making Thursday the fifth hottest day on record.
UK hottest day of 2026: temperatures hit 38.1C
Temperatures hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens, London, on Thursday, making it the hottest day of 2026 so far and the fifth hottest on record for the UK.
UK hottest day of year: 38.1C at Kew Gardens
The UK recorded its hottest day of 2026 so far, with a provisional 38.1C at Kew Gardens, London, making Thursday the fifth hottest day on record.
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