Gardeners Urged to Ditch Slug Pellets to Save Hedgehogs
The RHS and RSPCA urge gardeners to stop using slug pellets to protect hedgehogs, which face extinction in the UK. Metaldehyde pellets are banned but may still lurk in sheds.
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Wirral Mum Runs 7 Marathons on 7 Continents for Cancer
Wirral fitness instructor Vicky Crowden, 47, will run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days to raise £150,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after her husband Neil's stage 4 melanoma diagnosis.
Gardeners Warned: Never Use Slug Pellets for Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are at risk of extinction in the UK, and gardeners must avoid using metaldehyde slug pellets, which can be fatal. The RHS advises safe disposal of old pellets and using alternatives like ferric phosphate.
Gardeners Told to Avoid Slug Pellets to Save Hedgehogs
Gardeners are urged to avoid using slug pellets to protect hedgehogs, which are vulnerable to extinction. The RSPCA and RHS warn that metaldehyde pellets, now banned, can poison hedgehogs.
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Bedbug infestations in the UK are soaring as the insects become increasingly resistant to major insecticides, with one London borough reporting a 40% rise in cases compared to 2025.
UK Braces for 39C Scorcher as Met Office Issues Heatwave Verdict
The Met Office has issued a heatwave verdict as weather maps turn red for a forecast 39C scorcher, with extreme high temperatures expected across the UK next week.
Tripadvisor AI Summaries Mask Hotel Dangers, Which? Finds
Tripadvisor's AI review summaries fail to flag serious hygiene failures, food poisoning, and sexual harassment at hotels, according to a Which? investigation that found glowing overviews contradicting guest reviews.
5-Second Morning Task Keeps UK Homes Cool in July
Closing curtains for five seconds each morning can keep UK homes cool during July's heatwave, reducing reliance on expensive fans and air conditioning, says Westminster City Council.
Mexican Brewery's Water Use Leaves Town Dry, Mayor Says
Mayor of Zaragoza, Mexico, says Constellation Brands brewery is depleting water supplies, leaving town without drinking water.
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Bob Mortimer: Gardening Helps Fight Negative Thoughts as Age
Bob Mortimer, 67, reveals the struggle against negative thoughts about aging and mortality, and how gardening and old memories provide joy and purpose. He shares insights on the new podcast Outsiding.
Prince Harry 'Devastated' Over UK Security Setback
Prince Harry is reportedly 'close to tears' after RAVEC denied full-time police protection for his UK visit with Meghan and their children, despite King Charles offering royal accommodation.
NHS Trump Drug Deal Could Cause 229,000 Deaths: Study
A study predicts the UK-US trade deal with Donald Trump could lead to 229,000 excess NHS deaths by 2036, exceeding Covid-19 fatalities, if funding is diverted to pay higher drug prices.
Met Office: Third UK Heatwave Will Be Significantly Different
The Met Office warns a third heatwave is 'increasingly likely' with temperatures in the 30s, but says it will not reach record levels or feature high humidity, offering some relief.
Met Office: 31C Heatwave to Hit UK on Monday
Temperatures up to 31C are set to return to the UK on Monday, July 6, as the Met Office forecasts a new heatwave. A yellow heat health alert has been issued from July 4 to July 8.
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Dutch Slavery Victim Count Soars to 3.3 Million
New research claims at least 3.3 million people were enslaved by the Netherlands, over five times the widely cited 600,000 figure used in official apologies.
England's Hottest June on Record with Red Heat Alerts
England experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with three consecutive days of red heat alerts. The Met Office warns that climate change makes such extreme heatwaves more likely and intense.
AI Datacentres Threaten Clean Water, Readers Warn
Readers respond to an article about Erin Brockovich's battle against AI datacentres, warning that the massive water and electricity use threatens clean water supplies, agriculture, and climate goals.
Extreme heat exposes inequality: 100,000 deaths yearly
The climate crisis and worsening disparity could cause over 100,000 deaths annually in Europe, as heatwaves disproportionately harm the poor, researchers warn.
Bird Flu Threat Looms Over Small US Poultry Farms After Salmonella
Joshua Beebe of Tardif Poultry Farm lost 5,000 birds to salmonella in 2024. Now, with avian flu reshaping agriculture, small farms face strict biosecurity rules and financial ruin from a single case.
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Europe's Deadly Heatwave: Inside the 3 July Guardian Weekly
Europe's worst heatwave on record affects 150 million. The Guardian Weekly explores why the continent was unprepared, how cities adapt, and other top stories including Venezuela's earthquake crisis.
Britain Should Spend Less on Defence: Simon Jenkins
Simon Jenkins argues Britain should reduce defence spending, redirecting funds to domestic projects, questioning the assumed Russian threat and the value of expensive military hardware.
Mount Etna Eruption Lights Up Sicilian Sky
Mount Etna erupted on 29 June, with lava gushing from a vent at 3,000 meters. Drone footage from 27 June also captured the event. Europe's largest volcano is known for episodic eruptions, lava flows, and ash emissions.
Schoolboy Nearly Loses Leg to Flesh-Eating Disease After Lake Swim
Jacob Butler, 14, nearly lost his leg to necrotising fasciitis after a cut from jumping into a Cheshire lake became infected. His mum Rebecca shares her story to raise awareness about open water dangers.
England's Warmest June on Record, UK Second Warmest
England experienced its warmest June on record with an average temperature of 17.1°C, while the UK saw its second warmest June. A heatwave brought seven consecutive days above 30°C and a peak of 37.7°C in Norfolk.
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Children Ill After Swimming in Devon River Sewage Spill
At least seven children fell ill after swimming in the River Dart in Devon, following a 16-hour untreated sewage discharge by South West Water earlier that week.
Bessent Warns Oil Companies to Lower Prices: 'We're Watching'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned oil and gas companies to lower prices, saying 'we're watching,' after Donald Trump demanded retailers drop gas prices to $2.50 a gallon.
Why '1% of Emissions' Arguments Fail Climate Scrutiny
Leaders of wealthy nations like the UK and Germany use their low emission shares to delay climate action, but scientists say historical emissions and per capita contributions undermine the logic.
Nine World Cup Matches in Dangerous Heat, Union Warns
Nine group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in severe heat and humidity, according to a Guardian analysis, as Fifpro warns heat must shape future scheduling.
Venezuela quakes: 58,000 buildings destroyed, data shows
Preliminary satellite analysis estimates 58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, dwarfing official count of 855. Up to 6.8 million people may need aid.
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Ocean surface temperatures on 21 June surpassed records set in 2023 and 2024, with Copernicus warning of severe impacts on weather, climate, and marine life.
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