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friendly properties drop after law change.July full Moon: How and when to see the 2026 Buck MoonNew figures show costs rising for Jersey pensionersSeveral injured in incident at Berlin Pride event, police sayWe split money equally even when one of us earned a lot moreAndy Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolutionDharmendra Pradhan, CJP: India’s ‘cockroach’ protest called off after education minister quitsMoney Box – New Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance Gifts – BBC SoundsMore than 250,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and SpainAndy Burnham to appear on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.ADHD has rewired the workplace – these are the consequencesTeen who singer D4vd is accused of killing had multiple abortions, texts reveal.Summer holiday childcare pressure ‘unmanageable’ for parentsNorth-east of England receives the fewest Green Flag awardsSaudi Arabia and Houthis trade fire as US fires on tanker in Hormuz StraitWhat does the South make of the King of the 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Trending News: Bystander video shows teen lifeguard’s dramatic ocean rescueTech Life – Understanding AI Agents – BBC SoundsGhana mourns its tallest man Awuche – a ‘generous and popular giant’French Navy carries out ‘shooting drill’ in English Channel mid BBC interviewAmboseli elephant deaths: Kenya Wildlife Service launches urgent inquiry after 14 carcasses foundOdyssey translator slams Nolan’s film adaptation as ‘gimmicky’ with ‘no sex’Powell says student loan system at top of her in-trayGuernsey energy prices rise by 19% in a year -reportDrone footage shows extent of Wisconsin tornado‘It’s a hell of a situation’: Spain grapples with major wildfiresWhat is Jodrell Bank and what does it do?Ex political advisor Matthew Torbitt admits expense fraud claimsZinedine Zidane: Former Real Madrid manager appointed as France head coachFit schools, hospitals and new homes with air conditioning, say Lib DemsInside Health – Is inflammation behind all chronic disease? – BBC SoundsIs it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?Best places to watch the July Buck Moon in the West of England.Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls.Giant hogweed: On the frontline fighting ‘UK’s most dangerous plant’Ecuador: Confronting gang members at the heart of a drug battle.Bridget Phillipson appointed Labour Party chair.Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investorsControversy over solar panel installation on greenfield siteShots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year.Some people’s chats with Claude AI found publicly available online.Burnham says pupils in England need clearer pathway into workIs it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmaciesA Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque.Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme.Lough Neagh eels: Prehistoric species fights for survivalFarm gates smashed and crops destroyed by ‘gangs hunting hares’US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post.Wildfires ‘stark reminder’ of extreme climate challenge – WilliamWildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warnsThree dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festivalDevastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled.All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election.Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84.Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacksJodrell Bank’s Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understandsHow ‘fire-generated thunderstorms’ make wildfires more deadly.Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 yearsWorld Cup 2026: Gianni Infantino tells Fifa critics to ‘meditate, pray or watch football’Cambridgeshire councils generate about £100k from littering finesBehind the scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham becomes prime minister.Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify aviansTrump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador saysPeterborough litter pickers collect 82 nitrous oxide cans in a dayShropshire volunteer scheme credited with changing man’s life.Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a ‘thief’ and ‘convict’.My dog Axel ‘wouldn’t get on’ with Larry the cat, says BurnhamHow Benfield Hill Nature Reserve helps glow worm population.Andy Burnham tells BBC NHS ‘will collapse’ without social care reformWatch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall.Shein swings to $99m loss as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sales.France and Spain fires: Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten BordeauxJaismine Lamboria: The Indian Army’s first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth goldAndy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visitWould you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians sayKemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social careFirefighters battle France wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near BordeauxWes Streeting: UK not intimidated by Iran’s ‘sabre rattling’Water supply problem affects both terminals at Gatwick AirportBCP Council urges residents to join the Big Butterfly CountWhat we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack.Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump ‘if right for Britain’Primark cuts prices as it feels pressure from Shein and Temu.Nasa boss from Hitchin praises rise of women in science.Left-wing Democrats are riding high – but can they lure back swing voters?Blue-green algae: Blooms spotted at Camlough and Craigavon lakesAndy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interviewJail Time Records: The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record labelRental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change.July full Moon: How and when to see the 2026 Buck MoonNew figures show costs rising for Jersey pensionersSeveral injured in incident at Berlin Pride event, police sayWe split money equally even when one of us earned a lot moreAndy Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolutionDharmendra Pradhan, CJP: India’s ‘cockroach’ protest called off after education minister quitsMoney Box – New Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance Gifts – BBC SoundsMore than 250,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and SpainAndy Burnham to appear on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.ADHD has rewired the workplace – these are the consequencesTeen who singer D4vd is accused of killing had multiple abortions, texts reveal.Summer holiday childcare pressure ‘unmanageable’ for parentsNorth-east of England receives the fewest Green Flag awardsSaudi Arabia and Houthis trade fire as US fires on tanker in Hormuz StraitWhat does the South make of the King of the North?Why are water companies imposing a hosepipe ban?Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ DinnerBuzzBallz are ‘greenwashing’ say recycling experts.Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changesTrump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about ‘inaccurate’ US historyGraduation outfits: Students tell us how to impress on a budgetFirefighters battle Madrid blaze, as thousands evacuated in France and Spain.Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near KyivUK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems’ boss
Tue. Jul 28th, 2026
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
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…

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

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How ‘fire-generated thunderstorms’ make wildfires more deadly.
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Wildfires, already devastating forces of nature, are being rendered exponentially more dangerous by a phenomenon scientists describe as "fire-generated thunderstorms," or pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb) clouds. These immense, smoke-filled atmospheric disturbances transform…

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Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years
Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years

This pioneering study evolved into what is now globally recognized as the Park Grass Experiment, the world’s oldest continuous ecological experiment on permanent grassland. Spanning just under three hectares, this…

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Cambridgeshire councils generate about £100k from littering fines
Cambridgeshire councils generate about £100k from littering fines

A predominant share of this revenue and enforcement activity has originated from Cambridge City Council. The city council alone has generated approximately £83,000 from littering fines, representing a staggering 86%…

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Peterborough litter pickers collect 82 nitrous oxide cans in a day
Peterborough litter pickers collect 82 nitrous oxide cans in a day

The Norman Road Car Park, a location often frequented by both legitimate users of the car park and, unfortunately, those engaged in anti-social behaviour, presented a stark scene. Volunteers described…

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Shropshire volunteer scheme credited with changing man’s life.
Shropshire volunteer scheme credited with changing man’s life.

A pioneering programme, meticulously designed to reintegrate individuals with diverse additional needs into the workforce, has been unequivocally credited with transforming the life of 27-year-old Michael Reynolds. The initiative, rooted…

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How Benfield Hill Nature Reserve helps glow worm population.
How Benfield Hill Nature Reserve helps glow worm population.

On a warm, yet characteristically breezy evening in East Sussex, a dedicated team embarks on a nocturnal quest, seeking the elusive, enchanting glimmer of glow worms. As the sun dips…

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France and Spain fires: Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux
France and Spain fires: Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux

The past week has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of wildfires across Europe, with France and Spain bearing the brunt of the crisis. Over 330,000 people have already been forced to…

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BCP Council urges residents to join the Big Butterfly Count
BCP Council urges residents to join the Big Butterfly Count

Organised annually by Butterfly Conservation, the UK’s leading charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths, and their habitats, the Big Butterfly Count is a citizen science project that invites individuals of…

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