Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumoniaA Kemp’s ridley sea turtle native to th...
Public in England and Wales wrongly think most killers are minority ethnic
Research from King’s College London finds that Reform voters’ perceptions were furthest from the truthThe public overestimate how many minority ethnic...
‘It’s been very tough’: hope of progress in gruelling battle against south Wales wildfire
Efforts of emergency services and military in Blaenavon appear to be working but there are fears for the futureMore than three weeks after it began bu...
Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought
Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumptionWater companies could be allowed to raise bills for ...
Emergency alert warning of wildfire risk sent to phones in England and Wales
People urged not to light barbecues, campfires or anything else that could spark fire during period of extreme heatMillions of people across England a...
Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists
Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dryFive key reservoirs across England and...
Little rain on the horizon as England and Wales experience driest July on record
England received only 10% of its average July rainfall and some areas may just get the odd shower for rest of AugustEngland has experienced its driest...
Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwmbran and later died of his injuriesA 102-year-old man has died of hi...
Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Exclusive: Court service says anyone trying to enter buildings with glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leaveCourts in England a...
Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk
Lib Dems and many Labour MPs join farmers, landowners and firefighters in urging temporary prohibitionFarmers and landowners are calling for a tempora...
July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last monthHalf of England and the whole of Wales...
More prisoners in England and Wales are recalled than released for first time
In first quarter of 2026 returns for breaches of licence conditions rose 31% creating new pressure on prison placesMore people were recalled to prison...
Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years
Government agency announces status in north Wales and Upper Severn after series of heatwaves and lack of rainfallParts of Wales are now in drought and...
Lack of defibrillators could put 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales
Exclusive: Research shows millions live more than a 1km round trip from 24/7 accessible deviceMore than 16 million people in England and Wales risk dy...
Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status
About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areasHow can I water my garden in a hos...
