Glasgow Art School Seeks More Funds for Mackintosh Rebuild
Glasgow School of Art says £265m is needed to restore the fire-damaged Mackintosh Building, but it cannot proceed alone despite an insurance settlement.
Category : Climate
Lindt cites Trump Iran war for sales drop
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt partly blames its fall in sales on Donald Trump's war with Iran, citing geopolitical uncertainties and reduced airport traffic.
Kitchen trick cools homes without AC
Place a bowl of cold water on a windowsill to cool your home. The Met Office warns of 36°C heat. British Gas endorses the cheap technique.
UK's largest onshore windfarm to double capacity
Scottish Power plans to repower Whitelee windfarm, replacing 214 turbines with 124 taller ones, boosting capacity from 533MW to over 1GW by 2035.
Glasgow School of Art: Mackintosh restoration unaffordable
Glasgow School of Art has admitted full restoration of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh building is not affordable without substantial external funding, a new report reveals.
Met Office warns UK could see more heatwaves before end of August
The Met Office says the UK could see more heatwaves before the end of August, with temperatures likely above average overall, but exact locations and intensity remain uncertain.
Spain proposes £173 fine for beach smoking under new rule
Holidaymakers in Spain could face smoking bans on beaches and 15-metre smoke-free zones under draft anti-tobacco laws, with fines starting at £173.
North Sea drilling approval breaks Labour manifesto: protesters
Protesters claim approving drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw fields would break Labour's manifesto promise, as reports suggest PM Andy Burnham considers the move.
Home Bargains 99p garden light adds 'magical touch'
Home Bargains sells Firefly Colour Changing Crackle Ball Light for 99p, a solar-powered LED light that adds a 'charming' and 'magical touch' to gardens without increasing energy bills.
Sicily Wildfires: Over 100 Evacuated Near Agrigento
More than 100 people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to rip through Sicily, with apocalyptic scenes near the tourist spot of Agrigento.
Scottish Power plans to double UK's largest onshore windfarm capacity
Scottish Power plans to repower Whitelee windfarm, replacing 214 turbines with 124 taller ones to double capacity to over 1GW, making it one of Europe's largest.
Lego Spill Turned UK Beach Into Treasure Hunt
In 1997, a rogue wave knocked 62 containers off a German ship near Land's End, spilling 4.8 million Lego pieces into the sea. The plastic toys still wash up on Cornwall's 'Lego Beach' today.
UKHSA issues hot weather warning as summer holidays start
The UK Health Security Agency has warned families to take precautions as temperatures exceed 30°C across the UK, with further heat alerts possible.
UK heatwave threatens food shortages, Met Office update for 13 areas
Farmers warn the next 10 days are crucial to prevent food shortages later in 2026 as extreme heat and low rainfall affect crops across the UK.
Farmers warn next 10 days crucial to avoid food shortages
Farmers warn the next 10 days are crucial to prevent food shortages after extreme heat baked Britain dry, with just 3% of typical July rainfall and no rain in the south and east.
Community rallies to save historic Aigburth church
Heritage campaigners, musicians and the local community unite to safeguard the future of St Michael-in-the-Hamlet, a Grade I Listed cast iron church in South Liverpool, as funding decision looms.
Americans call Trump 'dangerous' and 'corrupt' in poll
A new YouGov poll finds 52% of Americans describe Donald Trump as 'dangerous' and 49% as 'corrupt' 18 months into his second term, with approval at negative 24%.
UK Heatwave: 36C to Hit Four Areas Hotter Than Greece
UK weather maps show a 36C heatwave starting in late July, with four areas hotter than Greece. The Met Office warns of very warm conditions into August.
Blaenavon Wildfire: Firefighters Warn Nantyglo and Brynmawr
Firefighters are battling a 200-hectare wildfire in Blaenavon, with smoke affecting communities across South Wales. Two communities warned to close windows.
Dovestone moorland fire: Firefighters to stay until weekend
Firefighters will remain at the Dovestone reservoir moorland blaze until at least this weekend, with operations to contain the fire and prevent flare-ups continuing for five more days.
20m Britons under hosepipe bans as eighth water firm acts
Around 20 million Britons are now subject to hosepipe bans after Thames Water became the eighth major water firm to impose restrictions amid record-breaking summer heat.
Met Office explains UK's 'opaque' skies from Canadian wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from Canada drifted over 900 miles across the Atlantic, causing UK skies to turn hazy and 'opaque', the Met Office explained.
Once-lost Raeburn portrait of Burns on display in Alloway
A once-lost Henry Raeburn portrait of Robert Burns has gone on display at his former Ayrshire home, 230 years after his death, after being rediscovered during a house clearance.
Heatwave reveals secret garden lost for 350 years
Scorching temperatures have revealed the outline of a 17th-century garden at Chatsworth, hidden for 350 years under a lawn.
UK skies turn opaque grey from Canada wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from Canada drifted across the Atlantic, turning UK skies opaque and grey, the Met Office confirmed.
Arthur's Seat Fire Extinguished: Residents Advised to Keep Windows Closed
The blaze at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh has been extinguished. Fire crews left the scene around 1pm after ensuring all hotspots were out. Residents had been advised to keep windows and doors closed.
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million customers
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for 10.1 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, effective Thursday, as dry conditions push areas closer to drought.
Physics Puzzle: Keeping Homes Cool in a Heatwave Solved
Only 33% of the Sun's energy enters a room with both blinds and curtains, as solved in a physics puzzle about heat radiation.
Canada Issues Air Quality Warnings Over US Wildfire Smoke
Canadian officials issue air quality warnings as smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifts north, amid political tensions over fire management.
UK workplaces and schools must adapt to extreme heat
Ruth Wilkinson urges employers to safeguard staff during heatwaves without waiting for legislation, while Christine Özden calls for climate-resilient schools to protect children's education.
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