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Orkney Islands besieged by anti-social cruise tourists

The tranquil Orkney Islands face unprecedented pressure as anti-social tourists from massive cruise ships overwhelm local infrastructure, with reports of defecation at ancient sites and roads clogged with tour buses.

Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat

Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

Spring Storms Ravage Victoria and Queensland

Severe spring storms have wreaked havoc across Victoria and Queensland, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding that has left communities reeling and emergency services stretched to their limits.

Orkney wind farm profits to fund local services

Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.

Sydney Braces for Destructive Supercell Storms

Millions of Sydney residents are on high alert as the Bureau of Meteorology issues severe weather warnings for destructive supercell storms bringing giant hailstones, damaging winds, and intense rainfall across New South Wales.

Man vanishes after Orkney to Manchester journey

The baffling disappearance of Paul Smith, who vanished after travelling from Orkney to Greater Manchester, has left police and family searching for answers in a mysterious missing person case.

Monsoon Fury: Flash Floods Ravage US Southwest

Dramatic monsoon storms unleash devastating flash floods across Arizona and Utah, stranding tourists and prompting urgent rescue operations in one of America's most iconic landscapes.

Scotland's Northern Isles Face 75mph Winds in Met Office Alert

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.

UK Autumn Harvest Under Threat from Severe Weather

The National Trust warns of a compromised autumn harvest and damaged landscapes as relentless rain and strong winds create treacherous conditions for farmers and gardeners across the UK.

Mediterranean Crisis: Deadly Floods and Wildfires Ravage Europe

Southern Europe faces a dual climate catastrophe as violent storms trigger fatal floods and landslides from the French Alps to Tuscany, while fierce wildfires force mass evacuations in Spain. The latest in a series of extreme weather events gripping the c

Met Office Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning for Wales

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of Wales and South West England, forecasting severe gales, flooding, and significant disruption. Residents are urged to prepare for dangerous conditions.

Saoirse Ronan's 'The Outrun' - Trailer & UK Release Date

Saoirse Ronan delivers a powerhouse performance in 'The Outrun', the highly anticipated film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's bestselling memoir. Get the exclusive first look at the trailer and UK release details for this moving story of recovery and redemptio

Sydney's Severe Weather Chaos: Floods and Damaging Winds

Sydney is battling a severe weather onslaught with torrential rain and destructive winds causing widespread disruption, flash flooding, and perilous conditions for commuters. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as the city braces for more cha

Man Swims Through Flooded Benidorm Streets in Freak Storm

Shocking footage captures a man swimming through the deluged streets of Benidorm as severe flooding submerges cars and wreaks havoc across Spain and Italy. The extreme weather event brings travel chaos and prompts urgent safety warnings.

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