If your compost heap, like mine, is a bit of a mess, now is a good time to sort it out for 2026. Aim for a good mix of woody twigs, branches and cardboard, plus soft green stuff like vegetable ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Lodi UK, a pest control chemical manufacturer, has announced it has moved its headquarters to the business park on the outskirts of Droitwich. The company has moved into Unit 104, a 33,000 square feet ...

A giant rat nearly as big as a cat was found in North Yorkshire, highlighting rising rodent populations and health risks nationwide. A giant rat measuring more than 22 inches from nose to tail has ...