Firefighters from three services battle multiple moorland fires in the Peak District after a car fire near Woodhead Pass ignites moorland, with operations expected to continue for days.
Six Argentina players based in England pay £22.99m in tax, covering a third of Britain's Falklands defence costs, after holding up a banner claiming the islands for Argentina.
Experts warn Mediterranean temperatures could reach 50C, with Spain and Portugal at highest risk. Holidaymakers urged to stay indoors as heatwave intensifies.
The UK government proposes restricting the loudest fireworks to professional displays to reduce distress to pets, wildlife, and vulnerable people, following public and charity concerns.
Gardening expert Adam Kirtland reveals three plants—lavender, echinacea, and agapanthus—that require no watering and survive the summer heat, perfect for UK gardens.
Parts of Wales have moved to prolonged dry weather status after record heatwaves. NRW warns of strain on rivers, lakes, and wildlife, with low flows and high water temperatures threatening fish.
Liverpool Pride's opening party has been moved from the M&S Bank Arena to the Liverpool Experience Campus just days before the July 24 event, featuring Sugababes and Beth Ditto.
Mediterranean temperatures could reach 50C this summer, with experts warning that the record-breaking heat may only be the beginning. Holidaymakers urged to prepare for dangerous conditions.
Heinz has changed its Seriously Good Mayonnaise recipe from free-range to cage-free eggs due to avian flu outbreaks, drawing criticism from animal welfare groups.
North East mayor Kim McGuinness launches £2.2 million Small Venues Fund to protect grassroots venues from rising costs, offering grants of £3,000 to £100,000.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to approve North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming it could raise £4 billion for public services.
Saharan dust reaching the UK has surged by at least 50% between 2012 and 2021, worsening air pollution, aggravating asthma, and causing flight disruptions, with climate change driving the increase.
The UK government has confirmed a ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, following a Mirror campaign backed by Jamie Oliver. Around 100,000 children consume these drinks daily, harming health and education.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle a massive fire at Llantrisant Recycling Centre involving 1,500 tonnes of non-hazardous waste, urging residents to keep windows and doors closed.
The Met Office says warm temperatures are 'locked in' for the next 7-10 days. 2026 is the first year to reach 35°C in May, June and July. England's mean temperature is 2.4°C above average.
Cyfarthfa Castle redevelopment is the council's top heritage priority after a £32m National Lottery funding bid failed, with plans to resubmit.
Adrian Chiles recounts a burst pipe leaving him without water, while neighbours remain unbothered, reflecting a new normal of resigned acceptance.
Tom Lichy of the British Deaf Association warns that deaf signers are excluded from gene-editing discussions, citing a lack of accessible information in signed languages and polling showing no majority support for editing non-life-threatening conditions l
Extreme heat caused about 2,700 deaths in England and Wales during May and June, with research linking higher temperatures to negative emotions and suicide risk. Experts call for climate action and practical measures.
MPs demand radical regulation to prevent obesity, prioritizing public health over food industry interests, with proposals including advertising bans and mandatory reporting.
Honeybees fed a probiotic and prebiotic mix survived cold stress better than those on a sugar diet, but supplements offered little protection against extreme heat.
Global heating made devastating floods in West Africa five times more likely and 23% more intense, displacing thousands and killing dozens, scientists warn.
Video shows a train crew in Armstrong, Ontario, surrounded by flames from one of over 100 wildfires in Canada. The crew was safely evacuated, as wildfires worsen air quality in Toronto.
Smoke from over 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst in the world, with yellow haze reaching New York and other northeastern US cities.
Birds cannot sweat, so they seek shade, bathe, and pant to cool down. However, ground-feeders like blackbirds struggle to find food as earthworms hide in hard-baked soil.
In Nigeria, families of children with Down's syndrome and cerebral palsy face stigma and superstition. Advocates like Safiya Atta Mansoor lead marches and support groups to raise awareness and push for inclusion.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, filmed in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara, faces backlash from Sahrawi people who call it a betrayal, highlighting double standards in access and representation.
Psychologist Candice Odgers argues social media bans may worsen teen mental health, citing limited evidence and calling for nuanced solutions beyond restricting smartphones.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for troops over 30, sparking debate on gender-affirming care and military priorities amid escalating Iran conflict.
The US launched strikes near Tehran and blockaded Iranian ports; Iran retaliated against US allies, threatening all-out war and casting doubt on last month's peace deal.