Lough Neagh eels: Prehistoric species fights for survival

Professor Evans highlights the extraordinary metamorphosis eels undergo as they transition from their yellow, freshwater-dwelling phase to the silver, migratory stage. This isn’t merely a change in hue; it’s a…

Farm gates smashed and crops destroyed by ‘gangs hunting hares’

Chris Edwards, a beef and sheep farmer from Colwinston, near Cowbridge, encapsulates the pervasive anxiety felt by many. "They’re watching us – which is probably the most disconcerting part about…

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

A judge has ruled that US musician D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, will face a murder trial in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The dramatic…

Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post.

Reform UK has formally reported Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski to the Metropolitan Police following his sharing of an Instagram post that contained a provocative image, sparking a fierce debate…

Wildfires ‘stark reminder’ of extreme climate challenge – William

Wildfires raging across the United Kingdom and continental Europe serve as a "stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate," the Prince of Wales, William, has articulated.…

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

The preparations within Bordeaux are extensive, focusing primarily on humanitarian logistics. "We are preparing to accommodate a large number of people should further evacuations be ordered," Cazenave confirmed, indicating contingency…

Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival

Three people were killed and several others injured following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival, a popular annual event held near the city’s iconic Space Needle, on…

Devastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled.

Europe has been grappling with increasingly extreme and unpredictable wildfire conditions, a stark manifestation of climate change that renders these blazes all the more difficult to stop. Record-breaking heatwaves, prolonged…

All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election.

Voters across the vibrant and diverse landscape of Greater Manchester are poised to head to the polls this Thursday, tasked with electing a new mayor for this influential city region.…

Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84.

Sir Ian Wood, the revered Aberdeen-based businessman and philanthropist whose visionary leadership transformed a humble family fishing boat repair yard into a global engineering powerhouse, has died peacefully at home…