34 m. ago Alaska’s Juneau orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms

Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifyingAlaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency.Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across EuropeThe heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said.Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches Britain

The weather warnings come in the aftermath of a heatwave across parts of the UK

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6 h. ago Mortgage rates remain a 'barrier' to  prospective buyers, Persimmon says

Persimmon has flagged ongoing 'affordability constraints' across the property market, as falling mortgage rates fail to lift demand significantly.

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7 h. ago Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers

The York-based developer told investors that it was on track to meet its yearly sales target despite tough conditions in the housing market.

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15 h. ago Government urges households to check if they can save £150 on energy bills

There are less than two weeks to ensure you will receive the discount, the government has warned

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25 h. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

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28 h. ago Sunderland warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if homes built near stadium

The Premier League side is objecting to the city council’s proposal.

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48 h. ago Trump to deploy National Guard in DC and warns homeless to get out ‘immediately’ ahead of press conference on crime: Live updates

President to unveil plan to stop violent offences on the streets of Washington, despite official figures suggesting unlawful behavior actually on the decline

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52 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

Warnings issued for London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the East of England and the South East

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60 h. ago UK homeowners urged to clean one thing or risk 'painful spiders' entering their home

A expert has warned that neglected home maintenance could be giving killer spiders easy access and with spider season beginning, homeowners are urged to act fast

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65 h. ago Donald Trump fury at ‘lawless’ DC as he orders homeless out and threatens gang crackdowns

Donald Trump has warned the homeless to leave Washington D.C. "immediately" after vowing to make the nation's capital "safer and more beautiful" by getting rid of the homeless population

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67 h. ago Professional gardener issues warning over 'toxic' tree he'd avoid planting outside home

A gardening expert has issued caution over a handful of different types of trees which can cause major issues in your garden.

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3 d. ago The grim reality of life on a newbuild estate: Builder warns homes are 'diabolical' after posting pics of endless identikit fenced

A labourer from the midlands has gone viral after posting videos of new build gardens he encounters at work, which have left viewers strongly divided.

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4 d. ago Homeowners warned never post pictures of your home showing 3 details or risk break

Whether posting images on social media or selling your home, experts are warning of the risks of what's shared

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4 d. ago Property expert on the key home upgrade that can boost your home's value

But they warned homeowners to be cautious as some popular upgrades could end up costing you more

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5 d. ago Beds where Idaho murder victims died and creepy handprints on window seen for first time after Bryan Kohberger sentencing

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Chilling photos taken inside the home where Bryan Kohberger slaughtered four students have been released for the first time, revealing a bloody crime scene.

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5 d. ago Warning issued as Britain's 'most dangerous spider' with 'unbearable' bites invades homes across the UK

False Widow spiders are set to appear in greater numbers as spider mating season is set to begin later on in August, prompting experts to urge people to keep windows closed both day and night.

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5 d. ago Urgent window warning as brutal bite spiders about to invade UK homes

UK households are being urged to keep their windows closed both day and night in a bid to keep False Widow spiders at bay as they prepare to mate in their droves

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5 d. ago Everyone who owns an air fryer urged to check it now for 'health risk' inside

Home experts have warned that the problem can have 'severe' health implications if it's left to fester in your air fryer

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