M48 Severn Bridge closed due to strong winds
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions after high winds battered the region. National Highways advises using the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as an alternative route.
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions after high winds battered the region. National Highways advises using the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as an alternative route.
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Riviera Travel slashes 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône & Rhine from £1,849. Book by 30 Jan for luxury travel with VIP service.
Riviera Travel offers 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône, and Rhine. Enjoy VIP treatment, luxury travel, and all-inclusive packages from just £1,849. Book by 30th January.
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High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Visitors to Hafren Forest in Wales are stunned by its Cascades Walk boardwalk, comparing its beauty to Canada. Discover this free, accessible natural gem.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
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A record-breaking Christmas storm has killed three people in California, causing deadly flooding, mudslides and power outages. Read the latest on the emergency response and ongoing threats.
A second powerful storm is set to hit waterlogged Southern California on Christmas Day, bringing more rain, flood risks, and mudslides to wildfire-scarred regions. Read the latest updates.
Apocalyptic storms sweep Southern California on Christmas Eve, with up to 8 inches of rain, flash floods, and mudslides. Officials urge travellers to reconsider plans.
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Heavy rain triggers deadly flash floods in northern California, with water rescues and more dangerous weather forecast for Christmas week. Plan travel carefully.
Severe flooding in Northern California has claimed one life, with more heavy rain from atmospheric rivers forecast for Christmas week. Read the latest warnings and impacts.
Washington State faces profound flood damage after record rains forced hundreds of rescues. Governor Bob Ferguson warns of a long recovery as more storms loom.
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A critical levee breach in Washington state has unleashed catastrophic flooding, forcing evacuations and emergency declarations. Read the latest on the disaster response and impacts.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
A levee breach near Seattle has triggered urgent evacuations for thousands after a week of heavy rain and flooding. Read the latest on the emergency response and warnings.
Immediate evacuations ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. Over a foot of rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
A powerful Pineapple Express storm is set to drench the US West Coast with up to a foot of rain, triggering severe flood warnings and evacuation orders. Residents urged to prepare and avoid flooded roads.
Newly released 911 calls expose frantic pleas during the Texas Hill Country floods in July 2025, which killed 136 people. Hear the desperate voices from rooftops and trees.
Hundreds of harrowing 911 calls from the catastrophic July 4 floods in Texas have been released, revealing desperate pleas for help as victims were trapped in attics and swept away.
A £40,000 Audi was left teetering above the River Severn in Worcester after the driver ignored warning signs. The vehicle was towed to safety. Read the full story.
Satellite imagery reveals catastrophic flooding in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, killing 366 and displacing over a million. President Dissanayake calls it the nation's worst-ever natural disaster.
Six UK areas are on high alert for flooding with urgent warnings to move to higher ground. Get the latest locations, safety advice, and Floodline contact details here.
The River Severn reveals its raw power as Storm Claudia's deluge creates dangerous conditions. Discover how flooding reshapes the landscape and what it means for communities.
The Royal Navy's HMS Severn has intercepted a Russian corvette and tanker in UK waters. Defence Secretary John Healey issues a direct warning to Putin amid rising tensions. Read the full report.
Southern California faces flash floods and mudslide threats from a powerful atmospheric river. Residents in Los Angeles County warned as the dangerous weather pattern returns.