Dog stranded on Helvellyn for three weeks finally rescued
Teddy, a dog missing on Helvellyn since August 2, was rescued after three weeks. Volunteers heard barking from Dry Gill ravine, prompting a three-hour rescue by Keswick Mountain Rescue Team.
Category : Environment
Giant Redwoods in East London: A Hidden California
Discover giant redwoods in East London's Havering Country Park, offering a Californian feel. These trees are now more common in Britain than in the US.
Spider season UK: £1.30 spray trick to keep them out
As UK spider mating season peaks in mid-October, a £1.30 Astonish kitchen spray with lemon scent is shared as a deterrent. Experts advise closing windows from 7pm.
Leyton firm fined £20k for fly-tipping in nature reserve
RCGY Prop Ltd and directors Hasan Yaman and Ruhui Chowdhury fined over £20,000 for dumping waste, including a suitcase with documents, at Aldborough Hall Nature Reserve in Ilford.
Bird flu 'very high risk' for WA's black swans, experts warn
Western Australia's black swans face 'significant mortality' from H5N1 bird flu, ranked 'very high risk' in a national assessment, with experts warning of potential local population losses.
Wild Macadamia Hunters Seek to Save Vulnerable Crop
Wild macadamia trees in Queensland's rainforests may hold the genetic key to saving the $2bn global industry, but 80% of their habitat is already lost.
London: 6 Days of Rain and Thunder as School Holidays End
BBC Weather forecasts six consecutive days of rain and thunderstorms in London from August 26 to 31, dampening end-of-summer plans and Notting Hill Carnival.
Bromley seizes truck in Downham in fly-tipping crackdown
Bromley Council seized a Ford Transit tipper truck in Downham, suspecting the driver's identity. Seven vehicles seized and eleven crushed in six months as part of the borough's anti-fly-tipping drive.
Wildfires set off WWII bombs across Europe
Intense wildfires across Europe are detonating unexploded WWII and WWI bombs in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, exposing a lethal legacy as climate change intensifies.
Crane Park: From 'Most Depressing Bench' to Thriving Wildlife Haven
Crane Park in Twickenham, once infamous for a rubbish-strewn bench, now thrives after a major River Crane restoration, boosting wildlife habitats and visitor appeal.
Record 5,133 tons of toxic seaweed clogs Caribbean beaches
A record 5,133 tons of sargassum seaweed has piled up along Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, threatening marine life and human health, researchers warn.
Two pools shut at Spanish waterpark over 'brown challenge'
Two pools at Caribe Aquatic Park in Spain closed after faeces found, linked to 'brown challenge' that has shut 300+ pools.
Brown lawns can recover in two weeks after heatwave, expert says
Lawns browned by drought can regrow in 10-14 days of rain, says Lawnsmith expert Jonathan Davis, with full recovery in 2-4 weeks.
Garden Upgrades to Survive Summer Heatwaves
UK heatwaves and hosepipe bans are damaging gardens. Searches for 'plant protection' soar 2400%. Experts recommend mulch, shade, and rainwater butts.
BBC Weather: Days of rain, thunder and lightning in London
BBC Weather forecasts heavy rain, thunder and lightning for London from August 28, with thundery showers during Friday rush hour and further storms over bank holiday weekend.
UK braces for unprecedented El Nino storms and rainfall
The Met Office warns of an 'unprecedented' El Nino event that will bring more storms and heavy rainfall to the UK this autumn and winter, following a record-breaking summer heatwave and drought.
Wet and stormy autumn ahead for London, Met Office warns
The Met Office warns of an unprecedented El Niño event, bringing wetter and stormier conditions to the UK this autumn and early winter, with 2027 forecast to be the warmest year on record.
US Ocean Carbon Removal Research at Risk as Trump Halts Funding
Trump's federal funding cuts threaten US ocean carbon removal research, including LOC-NESS trials in the Gulf of Maine testing alkalinity enhancement to boost CO2 absorption, while European funding offers a glimmer of hope.
Guardian's Thalia Juarez Named Outrider Fellow for 2026-2027
Guardian photo editor Thalia Juarez has been selected as the Outrider Foundation's 2026-2027 visual reporting fellow for the third time, supporting her climate photojournalism across the US.
UN's Mixed Message on Global Heating: Urgent Action vs. Fossil Fuel Expansion
The UN's latest climate report warns of accelerating global heating, yet its own operations and member states continue to expand fossil fuel production, creating a contradictory message.
TUI flight attendant's holiday tip: photograph every room
TUI flight attendant Faye Whittaker recommends taking photos or videos of every room in your home before a holiday to ease anxiety and aid insurance claims. She also advises emptying the fridge, pausing deliveries, and telling a trusted neighbour.
Kent villagers spell 'help us' with 6,000 plastic bottles
Frustrated residents in Benenden, Kent, used thousands of empty plastic bottles to spell 'help us' on a cricket square after enduring eight days without running water, highlighting the environmental and personal toll of the ongoing crisis.
Mystery Virus Found in Thousands of Dead Fish on Cape Town Beaches
Thousands of dead pilchards have washed up on Cape Town beaches, with scientists detecting pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) genetic material in samples, though officials say the virus alone does not confirm the cause of death.
Bride-to-be dragged from tent and mauled to death by bear
A 29-year-old woman in Russia was dragged from her tent and killed by a bear just a day after her fiancé proposed, as police fired warning shots instead of at the animal due to local rules.
BBC Weather: London Forecasts Eight Rainy Days in Next Two Weeks
BBC Weather forecasts eight days of rain in London over the next fortnight, ending the drought. Heavy rain is expected on September 1, following a rainy bank holiday weekend.
London to see 8 days of rain in next fortnight, BBC forecasts
BBC forecast predicts 8 days of rain in London over the next two weeks, with heavy rain on September 1, offering relief after successive heatwaves. Temperatures to peak at 24°C on August 23.
Heavy Rain Forecast for London in Wettest Start to September
London faces heavy rain on September 1, with eight of the next 14 days forecast to see rainfall, ending the drought after successive heatwaves, according to the BBC.
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep UK, Triggering Flash Flood Fears
A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers northern England and north Wales, with up to 50mm of rain possible in six hours. Drivers face dangerous conditions as oil deposits on roads mix with rain, increasing skid risks.
North London group saves three tonnes of fruit from gardens
Kensal to Kilburn Fruit Harvesters saved around three tonnes of apples, pears, and plums from private gardens in 2025, donating most to food banks and expanding across London.
First Bluefin Tunas Caught Off Yorkshire Since 1960s
Two giant bluefin tunas, each weighing about 320kg, were caught off Whitby, Yorkshire, for the first time in over 60 years, marking a marine conservation success story due to careful fisheries management.
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