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Eco homes that can stay cool for sale in England and Wales – in pictures
This Guardian picture gallery showcases five energy-efficient homes for sale across England and Wales, each designed to stay cool in summer and warm in winter through features such as heat pumps, solar panels, triple glazing and high-performance insulation. The selection highlights growing buyer interest in eco-friendly properties as households look to cut energy bills and…
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The Single English County Saying No to Palantir
The UK government has six months to decide whether to end its £400m-plus deal with US software firm Palantir to build a “federated data platform” (FDP) for the NHS, as one region, Greater Manchester, continues to reject the technology in favour of its own home-grown system. The dispute has become politically charged, with Palantir’s growing…
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‘Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower’
Wales and Saracens tighthead prop Donna Rose has spoken publicly about living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), describing how the condition affects her daily life despite her success on the rugby pitch. The 35-year-old, who represented Wales at her second World Cup last year and helped Saracens win the Premiership Women’s Rugby title in June,…
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Harry and Meghan’s UK return plan sparks scrutiny
Prince Harry and Meghan have confirmed plans to resettle in Britain before the end of August, moving into a private house outside London, possibly in the Cotswolds, with children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, due to start at a British school in September. The couple will retain their Montecito home and Portuguese villa,…
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Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire
A survey by Forestry England has revealed extensive damage to the New Forest following a wildfire that broke out on 9 August, with ancient oak and beech trees, rare heathland and wetland areas all devastated. The government agency warned it could take decades for the environment to fully recover, highlighting the severity of an incident…
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Back on track: can Burnham fix the north’s woeful rail services?
Andy Burnham has become prime minister, giving him direct power to address rail problems in the north of England that he long criticised as mayor of Greater Manchester. The article examines two major unresolved issues he is now positioned to tackle: reviving a high-speed rail link between Birmingham and Manchester after the northern leg of…
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Sam Smith’s ‘Hazel Eyes’: All 12 Songs Ranked
Billboard has published a track-by-track ranking of all 12 songs on Sam Smith’s new album Hazel Eyes, the London-born singer’s fifth studio record. The review frames the album as a fresh, emboldened chapter in Smith’s career, exploring themes of love, identity and vulnerability inspired largely by their relationship with fashion designer Christian Cowan, whose eyes…
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Jenna Bush Hager calls out Meghan and Prince for ‘lighting a match’ only to return to UK six years later
Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones used their US morning show to react to the news that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are moving back to Britain with their children, just six years after leaving royal life for California. The Today hosts said the couple appeared to have “lit a match” on their way out…
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World’s best on Welsh roads in Tour of Britain Women
The Tour of Britain Women, the UK’s biggest women’s road cycling race and Britain’s only World Tour event, brings two stages to Wales this weekend as part of a five-day route running from Cumbria to Warwickshire between 19 and 23 August. It marks the first time the race has expanded to five stages, matching the…