24 h. ago Kirkcudbright Citizens Advice sessions doubled to meet rising demand

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service will now run outreach clinics at The Johnston twice a month.

Politics

46 h. ago Will the UK get another heatwave? Met Office gives verdict on September forecast

The UK has seen four heatwaves this summer, but experts say September’s temperatures will be more normal

Society

4 d. ago Why more people are travelling to coastal areas than ever before

There had been a large uptick in people travelling to coastal stations this summer compared to 2024, a report found

Politics

4 d. ago Millions struggle through heatwaves in homes not built to cope – Citizens Advice

Almost half of people reported difficulty sleeping as four heatwaves hit the UK this summer and 11% said their health deteriorated.

Society

5 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Millions of Venezuelans struggle with food insecurity

Millions of Venezuelans are struggling to access food as the country faces its latest economic collapse.

Events

5 d. ago For many families, every meal is a struggle in Venezuela's economic crisis

Millions of Venezuelans are struggling to buy food as the economy unravels

Economics

6 d. ago Warning of ‘horrendous’ rat infestations after summer heatwaves

The UK’s rising temperatures, takeaway culture, and crippling infrastructure create the perfect storm for rats

Events

6 d. ago UK weather map: Where rain is set to end summer heat this week

Effects from Hurricane Erin could bring an end to the UK’s hot weather

Society

9 d. ago ‘Without water nothing can exist’: the Malawians repeatedly displaced by drought

Unpredictable weather fuelled by the climate crisis is forcing millions from their homes, with many struggling to access waterJulius Chibonda has moved twice in the past 16 months in search of enough water and fertile land to support his entrepreneurial dreams, one of millions of rural Malawians struggling with increasingly unpredictable rainfall and droughts made more ferocious by the climate crisis.The 61-year-old farmer was eager to talk and quick to smile. But his face fell when he saw the dry, empty land in the village of Kampheko 2, where he had grown tomatoes, garlic, okra and maize. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Why wasp numbers are booming in the UK – and why it’s actually a good thing

Wasp numbers are on the rise after the UK’s warmest spring

Politics

2 w. ago 'It was 30 degrees inside the flat for two weeks': London's new

The Climate Change Committee says the government’s “efforts to combat urban overheating remain weak and poorly monitored”

Politics

2 w. ago 'I'm a window expert and these heatwave hacks may actually be making your home hotter'

There's a lot of advice floating around that might be doing Scots more harm than good in the hot weather

Society

2 w. ago UK braces for broccoli shortages amid warning vegetable could be smaller

Cauliflower and cabbage could also be affected, farmers warn

Events

2 w. ago UK weather: Heath alerts continue as Met Office predicts weekend temperatures to hit 30C

Temperatures are expected to peak at around 30C in parts of south-west England on Saturday and 29C on Sunday

Society

2 w. ago Five houseplants that can make your home feel cooler in UK heatwave

They could be more beneficial than using a fan

Society

2 w. ago UK households urged to unplug three electrical devices right now

They could be making your home feel even hotter amid the heatwave

Politics

2 w. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

Society

2 w. ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

Events

2 w. ago Insomnia breakthrough as experts discover key 'driver' of the sleep problem that ruins millions of lives

Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night's sleep-and it's not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.

Science

2 w. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

Events