A31 vehicle fire spreads to heathland, 160 calls made
A vehicle fire on the A31 in Hampshire spread to dry heathland, prompting more than 160 emergency calls and a major firefighting response.
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Time Travel Tales: RAF Base to Mystery Phones
Explore historical tales of supposed time travel, including an RAF air marshal's vision, a mysterious phone in a Chaplin film, and a vanished man from a nonexistent country.
Italians and French top sunlounger hogging poll, not Germans
A YouGov poll reveals Italians and French are more likely to reserve sunloungers with towels than Germans, overturning the stereotype.
Major wildfire erupts as 26 fire engines rush to A31 blaze
Twenty-six fire engines are tackling a wildfire near the A31 in Hampshire after a vehicle fire spread to heathland, with the road closed and motorists urged to avoid the area.
27 Injured as Firework Veers Into Crowd in Spain
A firework veered into a crowd at a festival in Alicante, Spain, injuring 27 people, with 11 admitted to a burn unit.
UK set to break record for most days above 30C in a year
The UK is on track to break the record for the most days above 30C in a single year, as it heads for an unprecedented fifth heatwave of 2026.
Typhoon Dolphin Hits China as Strongest Storm of Year
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China as the strongest storm this year, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain to coastal regions.
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, offering a spectacular display of up to 100 meteors per hour under clear skies.
Fairytale Earthen Home in Scottish Highlands on Airbnb
Book a magical Airbnb in the Scottish Highlands: Earthen Home in Moray, a fairytale hideaway with fairy pools, wildlife, and stargazing.
Brits warned over passport damage before summer holidays
British holidaymakers are urged to check passports for damage before travelling, as common wear could cause delays or rejection. Home Office guidance details what counts as damage.
Met Office warns of 'extremely hot' 36C UK heatwave
The Met Office has warned of an 'extremely hot' spell as the UK faces its fifth heatwave of summer next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C in parts of the country.
Perseid meteor shower: Best time to see shooting stars in UK
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, offering up to 150 meteors per hour. Ideal conditions due to new Moon. UK viewers can also see a partial solar eclipse.
UK Heatwave: 39C Forecast for Midlands and London
Britain braces for another heatwave on August 13, with 39C predicted in Birmingham and 38C in London, as the Met warns of widespread hot conditions.
Krazy Races Returns to Stockport with RAF Flypast
Thousands attended Stockport's Krazy Races soapbox derby, featuring an RAF Dakota flypast, as Devils Haircut Racing won the fourth annual event.
Family's holiday nightmare as luggage left at airport
A family arrived in Gran Canaria without their luggage, clothes, or vital medicine after a baggage belt failure at Birmingham Airport, leaving them stranded and furious.
Another Abbot nap at Windsor, Star Cast at Ayr
Newsboy tips Another Abbot (7.15 Windsor) as nap, and Star Cast (3.15 Ayr) for a hat-trick, plus all Monday selections.
Met Office map: best and worst spots for Scotland solar eclipse
More than 90% of the sun will disappear on Wednesday night, but thick cloud and rain threaten to spoil the view for millions in Scotland.
Major incident declared as crews battle wildfires near Mansfield
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident at 1.30pm on Sunday while 14 crews tackle two separate wildfires near Mansfield, warning that response times to further incidents are likely to be delayed.
Clarkson's farm harvest ruined by heatwave
Jeremy Clarkson revealed on Instagram that the hot weather has ruined his Diddly Squat Farm harvest, sharing a BBC forecast of 29C in Oxfordshire.
Vanessa Feltz stranded with grandchildren in Sardinia
Vanessa Feltz was left stranded in Sardinia with her grandchildren and hundreds of other passengers after a British Airways system failure, calling the experience 'hellish'.
Tiny Welsh Village Cenarth: Waterfalls, Shops, Tearoom
Discover Cenarth, a hidden gem in Wales with stunning waterfalls, a historic mill, coracle centre, and charming tearoom, perfect for a summer escape.
UK drought: Emergency standpipe plans explained
Britain's severe drought plans could see mains water cut off and standpipes installed, a state of emergency last used in 1976.
Red Arrows grounded by weather; UK displays cancelled
The Red Arrows are stranded in Canada due to poor weather, forcing cancellation of three UK displays, including Eastbourne, Edinburgh, and Lyme Regis.
Jeremy Clarkson supported over frustrating farm update
Jeremy Clarkson receives support from fans after sharing a frustrating farm update amid a heatwave, with temperatures set to hit 29C in Chipping Norton.
Valiant Lady docks in Liverpool on UK-Iceland tour
Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady arrived in Liverpool this morning, continuing its 16-day UK and Iceland cruise. The 110,000-tonne ship departs for Belfast tonight at 7pm.
Valiant Lady docks in Liverpool on UK and Iceland tour
Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady arrived in Liverpool today, August 9, during its 16-day UK and Iceland tour. The 110,000-tonne ship departs for Belfast at 7pm.
BC wildfire: 22,000 flee as state of emergency declared
Nearly 22,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia after a fast-moving wildfire, described as 'like a bomb going off', prompted a state of emergency.
11 UK areas hit with 2 weeks' rain in 48 hours
Parts of the UK have seen half a month's rainfall in 48 hours, while the rest of Britain braces for a fifth heatwave, with temperatures set to reach 36C.
Met Office reveals best UK spots for solar eclipse (09.08.2026)
The Met Office has named the best UK locations to view the partial solar eclipse on August 12, with Plymouth seeing 94.66% coverage at 7.16pm.
Wagamama Silverlink Opens with Asian Fusion
Wagamama's new Silverlink restaurant opens August 10 after renovation. Preview offered same beloved katsu curry and gyoza, with a fresh modern interior.
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