Gervais urges Government to ban trophy hunting imports
Ricky Gervais has urged the Government to ban trophy hunting imports, calling the trade 'pathetic and indefensible' and backing a 92% public consensus for a ban.
Category : Climate
Portreath 'Pong' smell drives locals from beach
Locals in Portreath, Cornwall, avoid swimming and the beach due to a long-standing foul smell caused by sewage overflows, harbour shape, and rotting seaweed, with some refusing to enter the water.
Britons treasure nature but doubt politicians share concern
Four in five Britons say protecting wildlife is personally important, but only 32% think it matters to politicians, new research finds.
London Mayor Plans Zero-Emission Zones to Ban Log Burners
London's mayor is seeking new zero-emission zones to ban log burners in homes and restrict bonfires, going beyond current government proposals.
Burnham Urged to Fine Wet Wood Users £2,000 as Log Burner Rules Tighten
The government is consulting on stricter solid fuel heating rules, including a £2,000 fine for wet wood sellers, to cut PM2.5 emissions by 30% by 2030.
Homeowners urged to clear cupboards as spider season begins
UK homeowners are urged to clear cupboard clutter this September to deter spiders entering homes as temperatures drop and spider season begins.
Sainsbury's recalls olives over listeria in latest FSA alerts
Sainsbury's has urgently recalled Pitted Black Olives after listeria was found. The FSA also flagged Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble for undeclared gluten.
Man with Huntington's gene campaigns for assisted dying bill
Josh Cook, who carries the Huntington's gene, campaigns for assisted dying after his mother Lisa died by suicide in 2024, as MPs rejected the bill on 11 September.
Met Office new El Nino verdict as wet autumn forecast with flood risk
The Met Office warns autumn is likely to be wetter than average with an increased flood risk as El Nino reaches near-record levels, making warm, wet conditions up to twice as likely.
UK bin fire warning over batteries and disposable vapes
UK households are warned not to bin battery-powered items like disposable vapes or lithium-ion batteries, as they can ignite and cause bin fires, experts say.
Make £1.97 spider repellent spray with three ingredients
Spider mating season in the UK has begun. A homemade spray with white vinegar, water, and essential oil costs just £1.97 to make and can keep spiders out of your home.
Monty Don's September lawn care: 3 essential jobs for spring
Monty Don reveals three essential September lawn care jobs—sowing grass seed, repairing patches, and aerating—to ensure a thick, green lawn next spring.
Move shoes away from doors to deter spiders this autumn
UK households are urged to move shoes from doors to deter spiders this season. An expert says shoes left out create dark hiding spots for spiders.
El Niño to bring wet stormy autumn as England drought persists
Almost three quarters of England remains in drought despite recent rain, with the Environment Agency warning recovery will take a long time and El Niño could bring a wet, stormy autumn.
English winemakers expect 'vintage year' after record heat
English sparkling winemakers expect their earliest grape harvest and a 'vintage year' after a scorching summer, while beer sellers warn of shortages due to poor barley yields.
Supervolcano 'thousands of atomic bombs' found under England
A supervolcano with the force of 'thousands of atomic bombs' has been discovered beneath The Wash, extending into Norfolk and Lincolnshire, after a 454-million-year-old eruption.
Iron Sulphate in September Kills Moss and Strengthens Lawns
Spraying lawns with iron sulphate in September kills moss quickly and feeds grass, making it stronger and greener for autumn, says a lawn expert.
Home Bargains dryer sheets keep skirting boards dust-free for months
Skirting boards stay dust-free for months using tumble dryer sheets from Home Bargains, a cheap cleaning hack that traps dust and leaves an anti-static coating.
Attenborough, 100, Urges Planet Repair in NTA Speech
Sir David Attenborough, 100, used his National Television Awards speech to urge action to 'repair the planet', saying the natural world now needs humanity.
3-ingredient spray to banish tough washing machine mould
A cleaning expert's three-ingredient spray using hydrogen peroxide, washing up liquid and essential oil can remove tough mould from washing machine seals, showers and clothing.
Khan hails cleaner air three years after ULEZ expansion
Sadiq Khan says London's air is cleaner and lives are saved three years after ULEZ expanded to all boroughs, despite fierce backlash including protests and vandalised cameras.
Turkey Wildfire Destroys Homes, Forces Evacuations in Antalya
A wildfire in Antalya's Aksu district destroyed at least one home and forced evacuations, with 45 fire engines and 275 firefighters battling the blaze.
Satellites 'under threat' from space debris as UK pledges £274m
Ministers warn satellites powering phones, weather forecasts, satnavs and banking face catastrophic debris damage. The UK pledges £274m for space domain awareness.
A third of Brits worried about climate crisis impact on hospital safety
New More in Common polling shows 75% of Brits worry high temperatures will affect NHS patient care, with calls for solar-powered AC in schools and hospitals.
Tree falls at St Fagans museum narrowly missing visitors
A large tree fell at St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff on Saturday, with one visitor injured while fleeing the scene. No one was hit by the tree.
Households urged to put cotton wool on windowsills this September
Pest experts say spider season peaks in September, and households are urged to use cotton wool balls soaked in essential oils to repel spiders from windowsills and corners.
Daughter finds parents' bones in wildfire car wreck
A British woman claims she discovered her parents' bones in their burnt-out car in Spain, months after their remains were cremated following the July wildfires.
Labour urged to deliver full ban on 'cruel' mother pig cages
Charities demand a full ban on farrowing crates for mother pigs, warning that temporary cages would fall short of the Government's promise to end the cage age.
UK urged to stockpile food as El Nino may be strongest since 1950
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle urges UK households to stock up on food as the Met Office warns El Nino will bring wetter, stormier conditions this autumn and early winter.
Minister urges Brits to stockpile essentials as El Nino looms
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle urges UK households to stockpile food and toilet roll as the Met Office forecasts the largest El Nino since the 19th century, bringing wetter, stormier winters.
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