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How does Sir Rod's grass stay so green? Stewart's mini golf course is an oasis during record-breaking drought

But the grass is still very much alive outside Sir Rod Stewart 's Grade II-listed mansion as he has maintained his piece of England's green and pleasant land in Essex. Aerial photographs show the land around the…

Student police officer charged with rape and kidnap

It said responding officers arrested off duty trainee officer Mohammad Hassan after a pursuit that ended on the M62 in West Yorkshire. The 23-year-old, who has been suspended by the force, has been charged with rape…

Two charged with preventing lawful burial after child’s body found at home

Officers attended an address in Kenway on August 7 after receiving reports from social services raising concerns for the welfare of a child. The body was found, and a man and a woman were subsequently arrested, the force…

London's Royal Parks and Kew Gardens facing 'unprecedented' climate change threat - as fifth summer heatwave begins

Read our privacy notice . London's treasured historic green spaces are under increasing threat from climate extremes, a report warns. The Royal Parks , Kew and Chiswick House and Gardens are among the capital's popular…

Your dog can spot when you are happy or scared, scientists find

But scientists have peered inside the brains of dogs from loving families and discovered they really can distinguish between smiles and negative facial expressions, including fear, anger and sadness. “Humans are really…

Met Office issues rare amber heat warning with power cut threat and risks to health

The warning, which comes into effect at 9am on Thursday and ends at 11.59pm the same day, comes as ‘very high temperatures’ of up to 38°C could lead to ‘impacts’ to health and infrastructure. The forecaster says ‘adverse…

The real winner of Burnham’s battle against rising bills

The first is presentational. Leaders only have limited time to determine their reputation and he wants to meet the people he now governs. But even that presents risks – the capacity of a pithy heckler to deflate…

'Smell of gas' claims by locals before explosion

Torres, who was visiting her parents at the time on Cobb Hall Road, said that "the scary thing is in the village you could smell gas". Gas distribution company SGN said the cause of the incident was unknown and…

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow and Gatwick trains disrupted by tunnel closure and trackside fire

The issue means some lines are blocked, affecting services between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. Disruption is expected to persist through to midday, according to National Rail. Meanwhile, a tunnel closure close…

Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school

A Department for Education (DfE) spokesperson said it was aware of the gap and it "needs to change". The national curriculum in England states when they leave Year 6, all pupils should be able to: Swim competently…