Neighbour's chicken coop attracts rats: legal rights explained
A homeowner sought advice after rats entered their garden from a neighbour's chicken coop. Legal rights under UK law and practical steps are explained.
Category : Policy
Simple digging tip 'more effective' than vinegar for lawn weeds
Gardening expert Peter Chaloner says digging weeds out by the root is more effective than vinegar or chemicals, protecting surrounding grass and preventing regrowth.
Mapped: 10 UK areas where healthy life expectancy is under 50
New ONS data maps reveal the 10 UK areas with healthy life expectancy below 50 years, with the shortest in Stockton-on-Tees at 47.7 years for men.
RHS expert: Don't give up on heat-damaged gardens
RHS expert Leigh Hunt says lawns will recover with autumn rains and urges gardeners to adapt, mulch and plant drought-tolerant species for hotter years ahead.
Brown urges Trump to hand over interceptor designs to Ukraine
Gordon Brown warns Ukraine faces its worst winter and calls on Britain and allies to press Donald Trump to share Patriot interceptor designs with Ukraine.
South Lanarkshire unveils £200k plan to boost community culture
South Lanarkshire councillors will consider a £320,000 culture strategy plan next week, including £200,000 in community grants, five year-one projects and a new cultural development officer.
Peckham MP defends sending children to private school
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has defended sending her children to private school despite backing the removal of the VAT exemption on independent school fees.
UK households urged to do 5 heating checks before temperature drops
UK households are urged to check radiators, valves and furniture placement now, as Ofgem's energy price cap rises to £1,723 from October 1.
Remove oily stains from plastic containers with 65p solution
Cleaning experts reveal a 65p bicarbonate of soda hack to melt away oily tomato stains from plastic containers in minutes, saving them from the bin.
Burnham vows crackdown on cowboy builders and bailiffs
PM Andy Burnham pledges measures against cowboy builders and private bailiffs, including a trader register, milestone-based payments, and mandatory bailiff accreditation.
Monty Don: Take August cuttings now for a better garden next year
Monty Don urges gardeners to take semi-ripe cuttings in August, a task often skipped that can yield a stronger, healthier garden by summer 2027.
Manchester 'mega church' approved despite traffic fears
A 'mega church' will be built in Blackley after councillors approved plans unanimously, despite 25 objections over traffic and parking concerns.
Culture war over motorists masks real future of driving
The culture war over motorists distracts from the real future of driving, argues a new piece, as Birmingham's speed limit becomes a flashpoint.
Bowen: No Fossil Fuel Carve-Out for Datacentre Power
Climate Minister Chris Bowen insists there will be no special carve-out for states using fossil fuels to power datacentres, despite new conditions being introduced for the sector.
Glasgow's £75m homelessness bill demands urgent government action
Glasgow faces spending over £75m on homelessness next year, with council leader Susan Aitken warning that community cohesion is at risk unless the Scottish Government intervenes.
Mike Ashley: Burnham's high street plans 'delusional'
Billionaire Mike Ashley has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, calling his high street revival plans 'delusional' and warning shops will be 'further devastated' unless business rates are cut.
Trump signs executive order for Lake America project
President Trump signed an executive order to establish Lake America, a new water project, during a ceremony at the White House.
Gartcosh Cold Reduction Mill history project launches
North Lanarkshire's Your Heritage in Focus project celebrates Gartcosh Cold Reduction Mill, inviting residents, former steelworkers and families to heritage events in September and October.
Solar Sharer Scheme: Free Power, Higher Bills
An Australian energy scheme gives three free solar hours daily but raises overall bills. Learn how Solar Sharer works and its impact.
Prue Leith lunchbox ban idea branded classist by mum
Prue Leith's call for compulsory school meals and a lunchbox ban is slammed as classist, with critics noting state schools already flout healthy food rules.
Plug-in solar panels now legal in UK: where to buy them
Plug-in solar panels are legally on sale in the UK from today. Here's where to buy them, the rules they must meet, and how much they could save you.
Screwdriver test to revive yellow lawns after UK drought
After a summer of high temperatures and drought, UK gardeners can use a simple 'screwdriver test' to determine if their brown lawn is dormant or dead, and how to help it recover.
UK has 'almost no gas' stored for winter, Centrica boss warns
Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea warns the UK has 'almost no gas' in storage for winter, calling energy security a national security concern as stocks lag Europe.
Solar panel guide: costs, savings, and how to choose
53% of buyers want solar homes. Plug-in panels hit UK stores Aug 27. Compare roof vs plug-in costs, savings, and installation tips.
Mother: Burnham's mental health plan is 'plaster on gaping wound'
A grieving mother whose daughter died by suicide after being sent home from hospital says Andy Burnham's proposed mental health centres are a 'cheap plaster on a gaping wound'.
Fury as EHRC urges Burnham to ease migrant benefits access
The EHRC has urged Andy Burnham's government to give more migrants access to benefits, sparking a backlash from Chris Philp.
British Gas launches plug-in solar, gives 30 free units
British Gas launches plug-in solar panels today, giving 30 households a chance to win a unit worth £500 and save up to £110 a year on energy bills.
Martin Lewis: Act Now to Avoid October Energy Bill Hike
Martin Lewis urges households to check tariffs as Ofgem's October price cap rises 3.6%, with gas costs up 8.7%. Fixing now could save 10%.
Plug-in solar panels get UK green light, saving £110 a year
Plug-in solar panels go on sale in the UK from Thursday, letting households cut up to £110 a year off energy bills. Retailers including Argos will stock the kits.
UK expects Meta's US teen protections to apply in Britain
The Government expects Meta's new protections for teenagers in the US to also apply to the UK, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has said.
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