Bologna: Perfect Day Trip from the UK
Discover Bologna, Italy's charming city perfect for an extreme day trip from the UK, offering rich culture, food, and sights without the need for overnight stays.
Category : Weather
Galloway Forest Park Top UK Eclipse Viewing Spot
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will be best viewed from Galloway Forest Park, Scotland, according to experts.
Met Office thunderstorm warning as England braces for rain
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast for parts of England and Wales, but experts warn sustained rain is needed to ease drought conditions.
UK heatwave returns: 31C forecast for 28 counties
Temperatures will exceed 30C in parts of the UK on August 13, with London and the South East seeing highs of 30-31C, as a blast of summer heat returns.
Met Office names 27 areas for heavy rain on Wednesday
Met Office forecasts heavy rain across 27 UK areas on Wednesday, with thunderstorms possible in Scotland and Northumberland. Temperatures will drop to 12-23C.
Dog Surfing Championships Cut Short by Rough Seas
Rough seas cut short the 10th World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. Bradley Cooper, Iza, and Rippin' Rosie shared the top title after the final surf-off was cancelled.
Firefighters tackle huge grass fire in outer London
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled a grass fire in North Ockendon on Monday, as temperatures hit 31C in London.
Black Cat opens fourth Liverpool venue Village Cat
Black Cat Bar & Bottle Shop has opened its fourth venue, Village Cat, in Liverpool's Woolton, with a relaxed vibe and a spacious beer garden.
Kirkdale man angry over water leak outside flat for three weeks
Michael Bellamy, 68, of Kirkdale, is angry after water from a broken hydrant has flooded his street for three weeks. United Utilities confirms the fault and says repairs are due this week, reassuring bills won't be affected.
UK households urged to gather torches and batteries on Tuesday
Households in six UK areas are advised to prepare torches and batteries as a Met Office thunderstorm warning is set to affect Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales on Tuesday.
How to legally water your garden during a hosepipe ban
Drought declared in seven UK regions puts 20 million households under hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Here's how to water your garden legally.
When will it rain? Met Office gives rain verdict for UK
The Met Office has issued its latest UK rain forecast, with heavy rain expected in the north on Tuesday while the south remains largely dry and very hot.
Onboard the £164m cruise ship with helicopters and submarine
The £164m Scenic Eclipse II, with two helicopters and its own submarine, docked in London for the first time — a journalist went aboard to explore.
UK weather: four-day heatwave to bring 34C to 15 counties
A fresh heatwave is set to hit next week, with GFS models showing four days above 30C and 34C possible in 15 English counties, mostly in the south and east.
Lawn expert's wetting agent tip amid UK hosepipe ban
A lawn expert says adding a wetting agent can help grass absorb rainfall more efficiently as hosepipe bans continue during one of the driest summers on record.
Rare red alert for Gran Canaria as 40C forecast
A rare red weather alert has been issued for Gran Canaria, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C and UK tourists urged to take safety precautions.
Dad of boy who died in West Mersea beach tragedy speaks out
The father of Musa Ahmed, seven, said his family's beach trip became 'every parent's worst nightmare' as he was pushed back by waves while trying to save him.
Newcastle Airport rule on squishy toys in hand luggage
Newcastle Airport has explained its rules on squishy toys: they are allowed in hand luggage if 100ml or less, but should ideally go in hold baggage.
Ryanair's extra comfort seat tip for more room on flights
On Ryanair, passengers can reserve an extra comfort seat by buying a second ticket named EXTRA COMFORT SEAT, but exit row seats are not allowed.
Boy, 4, dies after falling asleep in hot car in Turkey
A four-year-old boy has died after falling asleep in his family's car in the sun in Mardin, Turkey, suffering a seizure. An investigation has been launched.
Wetting agent can revive brown lawns amid UK hosepipe ban
Lawn expert Daniel Hibbert recommends using a wetting agent to help revive dry grass as UK hosepipe bans follow one of the driest Julys on record.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 6 areas with power cut
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for 6 areas, with up to 30mm of rain in two hours potentially causing floods and power cuts.
Black smoke fills sky after Vauxhall fire on Blackstock
Workers were told not to enter their workplaces on Blackstock Street in Vauxhall after an early-hours fire sent big black clouds of smoke into the sky.
YouTuber says 'absolute waffle' after visiting 'worst' UK seaside town
A YouTuber visited Bognor Regis after Which? named it the UK's worst seaside town for a second year, and called the verdict 'absolute waffle'.
Exact time UK hit by extreme thunderstorms as heatwave ends
A low-pressure system from the southwest will end the UK heatwave on Tuesday, bringing thunderstorms, torrential downpours and a return of 30C humidity.
Gatwick fuel shortage hits British Airways and easyJet
Gatwick Airport has issued a fuel shortage warning to pilots, with disruption possible for airlines from Monday after a technical issue at a fuel farm.
Heat alerts blanket England as South East hits 35C
Heat health alerts now cover nearly all of England, with the South East set to hit 35°C today - hotter than Greek islands - before rain arrives.
UK weather maps show 7C chill with 40 areas below 10C
Morning temperatures could drop to 7C on August 7, with some 40 areas across Scotland, England and Wales falling below 10C, according to UK weather maps.
Gatwick fuel shortage warning hits easyJet and BA flights
Gatwick Airport warns of a jet fuel shortage expected to disrupt easyJet, British Airways, Wizz Air, TUI and Jet2 flights over the coming days.
UK heatwave to end with 7C chill as 40 areas below 10C
The heatwave is set to end as weather maps show a 7C chill, with 40 areas across Scotland, England and Wales dropping below 10C, according to WXCharts.
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