Heatwaves16 hrs agoHeatwave blamed for fridge breakdown boomA peak in production stretched to six weeks, with up to 580,000 appliances passing through the site.16 hrs ago6 days agoWildfires are UK's 'new reality', MPs warnMPs say the UK needs firefighting aircraft, tougher prevention measures and a new wildfire strategy.6 days ago17 Oct 2026Apple donations help cider festival go aheadJersey Heritage says it received around 40 bags of different varieties of apples from islanders.17 Oct 20267 Oct 2026'Soul-destroying': Worst harvest on record costing farmers 'absolute fortune'The poor harvest is costing some West Country farmers up to £100,000.7 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Half the harvest, twice the bills: how drought hit farmsFarmers gathered much less wheat in 2026 and dairy farmers' costs rose.7 Oct 20263 Oct 2026'We thought we'd faint', musicians reflect on heatwaveArtists thought they were going to faint in what was the 'hottest summer' for gigs.3 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Victorian bridge hidden under reservoir is revealedThe Bessom Bridge on Exmoor was flooded nearly 50 years ago when Wimbleball Reservoir was created. 3 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Water firm to consult on desalination plans by 2027The company says two proposed desalination plants will help it secure future water supplies.30 Sept 202629 Sept 2026Is the South ready for a future of wildfires? Experts have warned the risk of wildfires could double within the next 50 years. 29 Sept 2026...
