London Heatwave Looms Before Warm Bank Holiday
London faces a sixth heatwave with temperatures up to 36C next week, but the August Bank Holiday will be warm and pleasant, ideal for Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary.
Category : Environment
UK Solar Panel Rule Change: Demand to Triple
From August 27, UK households with plug-in solar panels can get paid for exporting excess electricity, potentially tripling demand. New rules allow up to 3.2kW exports without permission.
London Heatwave to Hit Weekend, Hotter Than Spain
London's sixth heatwave arrives this weekend, with temps up to 32C, hotter than Barcelona. Light rain possible Aug 18, but drought may persist.
Ikaria: Greece's Blue Zone Island of Myth and Longevity
Discover Ikaria, a Greek Blue Zone island where locals live past 100, tied to the Icarus myth, featuring hot springs, beaches, and a slow-paced lifestyle.
Climate Change Forces Rethink on Native-Only Planting
As England faces severe drought, horticulturist Richard Eltringham urges adapting planting to new climate realities, moving beyond native-only doctrine.
Locust swarm darkens skies in Russia's Dagestan region
A massive locust swarm darkened the sky in Dagestan, Russia, on Sunday, prompting pest control measures as locals feared for nearby towns.
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YouGarden Sugar Rush Wallflowers: 40 for £11.99
Garden retailer YouGarden slashes price of Sugar Rush wallflowers to £11.99 for 40 plug plants, saving 70% for autumn planting and spring blooms.
Butterflies worldwide shifting habitats in 'warning' to planet
About 80% of butterflies that shifted expanded their ranges as temperatures rise, signaling profound ecosystem changes, a global study finds.
Toast the cat survives Utah fire hiding in closet
A cat named Toast survived a devastating apartment fire in Utah by hiding in a closet for over 72 hours, astonishing firefighters and reuniting with grateful owners.
Sun's Corona Heat Mystery May Be Solved by New Images
New highest-resolution images of the sun reveal tiny vortices, offering clues to why the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the surface.
Prepare Your Garden for Rain: RHS Expert Tips
After weeks of drought, rain is finally forecast. RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares essential tips to prepare your garden for sudden storms.
Seagull returns lost £10 to Harry Potter train worker
A seagull returned a lost £10 note to a Jacobite steam train worker in Mallaig, Scotland, two weeks after it blew away, delighting the 65-year-old.
British mum dies in Spanish wildfires, partner critical
Lisa Fryett, 52, died in Spain after being caught in a wildfire; partner Simon Batchelor remains critical.
UK's Best Free Attractions: London Museums and Scottish Gardens
Travel experts reveal the UK's top free attractions, including London's British Museum and Natural History Museum, plus hidden gems like Scotland's Pineapple and Burnley's Singing Ringing Tree.
Career criminal avoids jail for industrial fly-tipping
Jamie Broadmore, 41, received a suspended sentence for burning waste on green belt land, leaving taxpayers with a £150,000 clean-up bill. Gravesham Council calls for tougher sentencing guidelines.
Met Office: London heatwaves may last into September
The Met Office warns of possible September heatwaves as London faces drought, with Thames Water reporting a 15% drop in water storage in a month.
No Significant Rain for London, Forecasters Warn
Forecasters warn no significant rain for London and South East, with July being driest on record, heightening drought and wildfire risks.
Nanjizal Beach: Cornwall's Hidden Gem, Says Guide
Coasteering guide Matt George names Nanjizal Beach, near Land's End, as his top Cornish beach, accessible only via coastal path, offering seclusion and stunning scenery.
Horoscope Aug 5 2026: Moon in Taurus steadies your focus
The Moon in Taurus on August 5, 2026, brings a steady cosmic sense. Focus on what you want, and all will be yours. Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius, relationships are under the spotlight.
North Sea Oil: Burnham's Green Litmus Test
North Sea oil expansion tests Burnham's credibility: environmentalists split on necessity vs. climate impact, with PM's stance under scrutiny.
Farmers and MPs urge disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk
Farmers, landowners, firefighters, and MPs urge a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales to prevent wildfires, as over 20,000 hectares have burned this year.
Oil Giants' $93bn War Profits Spark Climate Calls
Eight major oil firms made nearly $93bn in Q2 2026 as Iran conflict spiked prices, reigniting demands they fund climate reparations and a green transition.
Guatemala Volcano Erupts: Evacuations Ordered
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Aug 4, 2026, spewing ash and lava, forcing evacuations of nearby communities.
Residents warned after fourth waste site fire in North London
A fourth fire at a North London waste centre in a year has prompted warnings over lithium-ion battery disposal, with £1m in damage and 100 firefighters deployed.
UK solar eclipse 2026: best spots to watch rare event
On August 12, UK skies will darken as a partial solar eclipse occurs, with the best views in Cardiff, Belfast, and coastal areas like Pembrokeshire and Cornwall. Totality lasts over 6 minutes, the longest until 2183.
Italy's new 1,546km St Francis pilgrimage route unveiled
Italy's new Il Cammino di Francesco pilgrimage route spans 1,546km across six regions, honoring Saint Francis on the 800th anniversary of his death.
Perseids 2026: How to See the Biggest Meteor Shower in London
The Perseids meteor shower peaks overnight on August 12-13, 2026, with up to 125 meteors per hour visible from London between midnight and 5am.
London Heatwave 6: BBC Forecasts 30C Aug 11-15
BBC predicts London's sixth heatwave from Aug 11-15, with temps up to 30C. Met Office warns of thundery interludes, but no exceptional heat. Thames Water reports 15% drop in storage.
UK Rain Forecast: Dry Areas May Miss Out Despite Relief
Rain is coming to parts of the UK, but the driest regions, including the South East, may stay dry. July was southern England's driest month ever, and drought conditions persist.
London parks ban BBQs amid heatwave fire risk warning
London's major parks have issued new safety rules banning barbecues and open fires, warning a single spark can ignite a fire in seconds as the capital faces its 33rd day above 30C this year.
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