Scotland’s tallest peak, a Grampians landmark
Queues to reach Snowdon’s summit have grown amid hot weather and rising visitor numbers. Videos show bottlenecks at the trig point, with wardens urging patience and safety. Discussions focus on safety, access, and inclusivity in Britain’s outdoors.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge—climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours—to raise funds and awareness for holistic cancer care at the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. She has spoken about life beyond diagnosis and her remission, having been treated for cancer in 2024 and now returning to royal duties.
Tokyo, the Labrador, has recovered after a cannabis ingestion incident on Ben Nevis. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team carried her down the peak to a vet; vets believe discarded cannabis on the trail caused the illness. The owner warns fellow dog owners about hidden drugs in outdoor spaces. All parties report a full recovery.
Tokyo, a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, has been rescued after ingesting cannabis on a Ben Nevis ascent in Scotland. A volunteer Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team carried the dog to safety as rescue efforts followed a period of confusion and concern about the dog's condition.
UK institutions are accelerating digitisation of herbarium and insect collections to enhance accessibility for research, bolster biodiversity records, and track climate-change effects. The projects connect major Scottish and English collections into national and UK-wide digital networks, enabling historical data to inform modern science.