Met Office names 181 UK areas facing rain on Tuesday
More than 180 council areas across the UK are set for rain on Tuesday as the Met Office forecasts downpours, with the heaviest in northern England.
Category : Weather
Gatwick fuel shortage: easyJet and BA flights at risk
Gatwick Airport has warned airlines of a jet fuel shortage that could disrupt easyJet, British Airways and other carriers' flights over the coming days.
Hiker Sent Haunting Last Message Before Trail Death
Hiker Will Standish, 28, was found dead in Wyoming a week after sending his last message, while attempting the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail.
Electric Blue 'Alien' Sea Creatures Wash Up on Cumbria
Thousands of electric blue Velella velella have washed up on St Bees beach in Cumbria after a heatwave, leaving beachgoers with only a mild sting to fear.
UK to roast in 34C heat with fresh health warnings
Southern England faces temperatures up to 34C on Monday, prompting fresh heat health warnings from UKHSA as half of England and all of Wales remain in drought.
Don't dry clothes outside from 11am to 3pm Monday or Tuesday
UK households are urged not to dry clothes outside between 11am and 3pm on Monday or Tuesday as UV levels hit high, risking faded dyes and weakened fabric.
Gatwick Airport fuel shortage warning amid summer holidays
Gatwick Airport has warned of a fuel shortage for the next two days, urging pilots to fill up at other airports and warning of possible disruption.
4.1 quake strikes Spain, felt in tourist hotspots
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Murcia, Spain, on Sunday, prompting more than 80 calls to emergency services but no reports of damage or injuries.
4.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Spain Brit Tourist Hotspot
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has rattled Murcia, Spain, sending tremors to Alicante and Albacete, with emergency services receiving more than 80 calls.
4.1 Earthquake Hits Spain Tourist Hotspot as Tremors Felt
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Murcia, Spain, on Sunday morning, with tremors felt in the tourist hubs of Alicante, Benidorm and Albacete. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.
Met Office Issues 31C Heat Warning for Four UK Regions
The Met Office has issued an amber health alert for four UK regions as temperatures are set to hit 31C on Monday, August 3, with vulnerable people at risk.
UK weather maps show date 615-mile rain bomb soaks 88 areas
UK weather maps show a 615-mile rain band soaking 88 areas on August 10, ending scorching heat, with the heaviest rain in Scotland, the North and Midlands.
Wildfires Hit Birmingham Beauty Spots as Crews Battle Blazes
Firefighters are tackling multiple wildfires across Birmingham, including a large blaze at Barr Beacon nature reserve, as the public is urged to stay away.
M1 southbound shut in Nottinghamshire after large field fire
A large field fire next to the M1 in Nottinghamshire has closed the southbound motorway, with thick smoke blowing across the road and drivers told to plan ahead.
Amber heat alert for London as temperatures soar
The UK Health Security Agency has raised the heat warning to amber for London and most of southern England as temperatures are set to exceed 30C again.
Two firefighters killed in Greece wildfire helicopter crash
Two firefighters have died after two helicopters collided while battling a wildfire northwest of Athens, with one crew member rescued safely
Victoria faces 'catastrophic' fire danger as heatwave grips Australia
Victoria faces catastrophic fire danger amid extreme heatwave, with Melbourne hitting 43C and fires burning out of control.
Australian snowboarder dies in Japan ski lift accident after backpack caught
A 22-year-old Australian snowboarder died in a Japan ski lift accident after her backpack got caught, dragging her along snow and leaving her suspended mid-air.
Last Words of Girl Trapped in Volcanic Mudflow Revealed
Heartbreaking final words of Omayra Sánchez Garzón, 13, who died after 60 hours trapped in volcanic mudflow.
Heat health alerts as parts of England set to hit 35C
Amber heat health alerts will come into force across parts of England from Monday, with temperatures forecast to reach 35C in the South East.
Michael Ball urges support for regional theatre as Chichester announces Barnum revival
Michael Ball backs regional theatre as Chichester announces Barnum revival in temporary park auditorium.
Two skiers rescued from Mount Moosilauke with only 2% mobile phone battery
Two skiers rescued from Mount Moosilauke after getting stuck in waist-deep snow with only 2% phone battery; no injuries reported.
Amber health alert issued for London as temperatures to top 30C
UKHSA issues amber health alert for London and southern England as temperatures are set to exceed 30C, with significant impacts expected on health and social care.
Award-winning dog-friendly lodge with beach access in Wales
The Kites Nest, a dog-friendly, five-star Snowdonia lodge and Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Gold winner, is available from £522 for two nights and has beach access.
New York imposes citywide travel ban as blizzard warnings sweep US north-east
New York City imposes a travel ban and declares a state of emergency as blizzard warnings cover much of the US north-east, affecting millions and grounding thousands of flights.
W Maldives: A Luxurious Island Retreat with Vibrant Reef Life
Discover the W Maldives, a five-star private island resort with 77 villas, a vibrant house reef, and five dining venues.
UK Tourists Warned Over Venomous Man o' War in Canaries
British holidaymakers are urged to keep well away from Portuguese man o' war after recent sightings on Canary Islands beaches; sting can cause severe pain.
Ryanair Warns of Summer Flight Chaos Amid French Strike Threat
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns of summer travel chaos due to French ATC strikes and staffing shortages, urging EU fines and advising passengers to prepare for delays.
UK snow forecast: Major cities brace for 11-inch blast as maps show March 8 date
Forecast maps show snow sweeping across UK on March 8, with Belfast, Manchester, Liverpool and London affected. Up to 11 inches could accumulate in Scotland.
Farm shop owner warns after dog faeces on car
A Lancashire farm shop owner has warned customers after dog faeces were allegedly smeared on a car parked outside The Potato Man in Rossendale.
Page 130 of 280