Downpours continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
As the day progresses, these torrential downpours are anticipated to gradually shift southwards and eastwards, impacting other regions of Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, and southern England. Motorists are being…
Temperatures soar to 38C amid amber extreme heat warning
Thursday’s sweltering conditions also marked the 38th day this year where temperatures somewhere within the UK have exceeded 30C. This figure shatters the previous record of 34 days, a benchmark…
When will the drought be over?
The question of when a drought might truly conclude is far more complex than a simple forecast for rain. Dr. Katie Facer-Childs from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology…
Work on new Hungerford nature reserve set to start next month
The Kennet Valley Wetland Reserve project aims to revitalise a landscape currently lacking significant ecological value, transforming it into a vibrant mosaic of wetland habitats. This will include the creation…
Rare cows introduced to Castle Howard Estate near Malton.
A rare breed of cattle has been introduced to the grounds of a historic house in North Yorkshire as part of a significant, long-term 30-year conservation project. The arrival of…
‘Incredible’: SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast.
A SpaceX rocket, a monumental piece of advanced aerospace engineering, made an astonishing and unexpected appearance off the remote shores of Christmas Island, deep in the Indian Ocean. This colossal…
Guernsey solar panel complainer now ‘supporter of plan’
Chadwick’s initial complaint stemmed from a fundamental lack of readily available information, a common pitfall in public planning processes. He explained that his unease was triggered by the "little detail"…
More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared – is your area affected?
The declaration of a drought across significant parts of the UK has triggered a wave of new hosepipe bans, intensifying concerns over the nation’s water resilience in the face of…
Watch: Flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala
The single reported fatality occurred in a car accident, a grim reminder of the perils of navigating roads turned into rivers and the unpredictable nature of such powerful weather events.…
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes drop in Danube River level
Romania has been compelled to shut down its sole nuclear power station, the Cernavodă plant, due to critically low water levels in the Danube River. This unprecedented measure, driven by…














