Alan Titchmarsh: Stop Using Sprays That Harm Wildlife
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods and diverse planting for a balanced ecosystem.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods and diverse planting for a balanced ecosystem.
Oscar Martin, now 7, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after a rash on his ear. His dad says doctors initially dismissed it, but within days the toddler was critically ill.
The UK heatwave brought record-breaking 36.1C in Gosport on Wednesday, with red extreme heat warnings issued for London, south coast, Swansea, Somerset, and Birmingham until late Thursday.
Spain's heatwave has been linked to 213 deaths between Monday and Wednesday, with temperatures surpassing 42°C, according to the Daily Mortality Monitoring System.
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RecommendedBrits are urged to sleep downstairs as a record-breaking June heatwave brings tropical nights. Temperatures could hit 38°C, with overnight lows above 20°C.
The RSPCA warns Scottish dog owners that panting, often dismissed as normal, can indicate heatstroke as temperatures hit 29°C. Learn symptoms and first aid tips.
Vet Dr Kirsten Ronngren warns dog owners to swap collars for harnesses during UK heatwave to avoid restricting panting, the main cooling method. Also advises walking early/late, checking pavement heat, and never leaving dogs in cars.
South East Water has imposed an immediate hosepipe ban affecting 850,000 residents in Kent due to record-high temperatures and unprecedented water demand, as the UK breaks another heat record.
As UK temperatures near 40°C, residents of new builds and homes with bifold doors face unbearable heat, with some spending thousands on blinds or planning to move. Experts warn 92% of British homes overheat.
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RecommendedThe RSPCA warns homeowners to check sheds, greenhouses, and summerhouses before closing, as cats can get trapped and suffer heatstroke in temperatures up to 47°C.
The Met Office has issued a serious amber weather warning for extreme heat from Saturday, affecting 31 UK areas with risks of power cuts, water outages, and loss of internet.
King Charles was fanned by an aide at a St James's Palace reception during the UK's hottest June day on record, 35.8C, as the venue lacks air conditioning.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods, diverse planting, and embracing native and non-native plants for biodiversity.
The Met Office warns power cuts could hit 35 UK areas as extreme heat warnings continue. Temperatures may reach 39°C, breaking records.
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RecommendedA wildfire broke out on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop at 10pm on June 24, prompting fire crews to urge residents to keep windows shut and avoid the area. Crews resumed work at 4am after pausing overnight due to failing light.
A double-decker bus caught fire in West London during a heatwave, with firefighters swarming the area. No injuries reported as passengers evacuated safely.
Met Éireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy says the Republic of Ireland's highest temperature record of 33.3C from 1887 may be challenged on Thursday, with potential for 30s in Midlands and Connacht.
A red warning for extreme heat covers London to Swansea until Thursday. Temperatures hit 36.1°C in Gosport, breaking the June record. Forecasters warn of even hotter days ahead.
Traeth Llanddwyn, named best beach in Britain by Time Out, faces over-tourism as locals block access roads due to illegal parking and gridlock.
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RecommendedChildren have been hospitalised with severe burns after microwaving Squishy Dumplings and NeeDoh toys. Toxic chemicals like benzene found in cheap copies. Trading Standards issue warnings.
Children are being hospitalised with severe burns from cheap gel-filled squishy toys that explode when microwaved, prompting Trading Standards warnings.
A 481-metre tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord in 2025 highlights growing risks to cruise ships from climate-driven glacier retreat and landslides.
Urban explorers find homes with furniture intact in Fossa, Italy, evacuated by 20,000 residents overnight after a 2009 earthquake. The town remains deserted 15 years later.
A tropical night in London as temperatures stay above 20°C. Red warning for extreme heat continues, with record-breaking June temperatures and school closures.
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RecommendedA 'tropical night' in London kept temperatures above 20C as the UK recorded its hottest-ever June day at 36.1C in Gosport. Red weather warning remains, with schools closed and transport disrupted.
Temperatures could reach 40C in parts of Wales as a rare Met Office red warning for extreme heat causes nationwide travel disruption and over 500 school closures.
London's 2022 heatwaves cost £1.5bn, Sadiq Khan launches Heat Ready London, the capital's first heat resilience plan, targeting overheating homes, schools, and hospitals.
More than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are closed or partially closed due to an extreme heatwave, with the Met Office issuing a rare red warning as temperatures could exceed 40°C.
Explorers discovered an intact Mayan city, Minanbe, hidden in Mexico's Calakmul Nature Reserve for over 1,000 years, covering 13 hectares with a pyramid and relief.
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RecommendedMore than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are closed or partially closed on Thursday due to a record-breaking heatwave, with a red extreme heat warning in effect.