The North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.

The hosepipe ban is in place due to high demand for water during heatwaves and dry weather.

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".

The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.

The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled as the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled as the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

July's full Moon is set to be a special one - Sophia Herod explains why.

July's full Moon is set to be a special one - Sophia Herod explains why.

Rain is returning for some of us this weekend – but is it enough for places that have seen little or now rain for weeks?

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

A science centre hopes play is the key to making children care about the future of chalk streams.

A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple

Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?

Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.

Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.

The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.