Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?
Climate scientists say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense. The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by…
Temperatures plummet to minus 18.9C overnight as cold spell continues
Temperatures dropped to minus 18.9C in the UK’s coldest January night in 15 years, as the wintry weather continues. Altnaharra, which is in the most northern region of the Highlands,…
DWP overhaul looms as ‘high chance’ Labour cuts disability benefits and PIP to tackle market anxiety
Labour is thought to be preparing to slash billions of pounds from disability benefits as part of efforts to calm market concerns over its economic plans. Senior figures in Downing…
Orchid care: Gardener shares a quick and cheap trick to make orchids thrive in winter – ‘Stimulate blooming’
Orchid owners often face significant challenges in maintaining their elegant plants, making proper care essential for their survival and blooming. From root rot to not getting enough light, it can…
Newtownabbey Man in court charged with attempted murder of off-duty PSNI officer
A man has appeared in court charged with the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Northern Ireland. Kyle Knell, with an address at Tynan Drive in Newtownabbey, was brought…
Aman Bhogal unleashes furious rant at Wes Streeting for ‘patronising’ Pakistani communities: ‘Speaking for them!’
Political commentator Aman Bhogal has launched a scathing attack on Health Secretary Wes Streeting, accusing him of “patronising” Pakistani communities in his recent comments about grooming gang rhetoric. Bhogal criticised…
Animal transports banned in German region after foot and mouth disease detected
Animal transports were banned in a state surrounding Berlin on Saturday, and the capital’s two zoos closed as a precaution, after foot and mouth disease was detected in a buffalo…
Zebra brutally mauled to death by rhino at UK zoo as horrified children look on
A zebra has died following a confrontation with a rhino at Colchester Zoo in Essex yesterday afternoon, in an incident witnessed by visitors including children. The tragic event occurred around…
Met Police officer sacked after sexual assault allegations in Travelodge room
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room. Detective Constable Kamal Baldeo, of the south west area command unit,…
Asteroid large enough to spark ‘globally catastrophic’ destruction to soar past Earth tomorrow
A massive asteroid larger than Manhattan is set to make its closest approach to Earth in a century this Sunday – which is large enough to cause significant destruction to…