Charming Coniston: The lakeside village for a perfect UK staycation
Discover Coniston, a charming Lake District village beside Coniston Water, offering walks, history and £2 bus fares until December 2024.
Category : Weather
Majorca and Ibiza flights face highest cancellation risk
Flights from London to Majorca and Ibiza are the most at risk of cancellation this summer, with rates up to 3.44%. AirAdvisor advises travellers on their rights.
Hurricane Erin Floods Major East Coast Highway
Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina's Outer Banks, flooding Highway 12 and threatening coastal communities with storm surges and rip currents.
Saharan dust to bring 'blood rain' and vibrant sunsets to UK
Saharan dust cloud arrives in UK, bringing vibrant sunsets, possible 'blood rain' and temperatures up to 19C.
UK Could Face Hottest Day on Record as Temperatures May Reach 41C
Weather models suggest UK could see record-breaking 41C heat on August 1, with Met Office predicting warm spells into mid-August.
Under-16s Get Free Bus Travel Across England in August
Under-16s can travel for free on local buses across England for the whole of August, saving families money as Great British Summer Savings starts.
Met Office predicts 28C heat spike but thunderstorms loom
Temperatures to hit 28C by Friday in East and Southeast England, but thunderstorms likely, says Met Office.
UK and Switzerland hit record June temperatures as heatwave sweeps Europe
UK and Switzerland record hottest June days as heatwave linked to deaths across Europe.
Monsoon low brings severe flood warnings to large parts of Australia
A monsoon low threatens over 300mm of rain and flash flooding in parts of NSW, Queensland and South Australia, disrupting trains and closing roads.
Why Amble is the best seaside town in the North East
Amble, Northumberland's most active fishing port, is hailed as the North East's best seaside town for its harbour, beaches, wildlife and food scene.
Foreign Office Issues Fresh South Africa Travel Warning Over Scams and Crime
FCDO updates South Africa travel advice, warning UK tourists about scams, crime, dating app dangers, terrorism, and carjackings.
UK weather: Amber thunderstorm warning issued for London and south-east England
Met Office issues amber thunderstorm warning for London and south-east England, with flooding risk and possible danger to life.
Manchester Airport delays and cancellations for Aug 2
Manchester Airport is braced for its busiest summer, with more than 5.7 million passengers expected and flight delays on Sunday, August 2 listed.
4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Murcia town, sparks panic
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck a town in Murcia, Spain, on Sunday, causing panic and prompting dozens of calls to the regional emergency centre.
New documentary reveals Jay Slater's final words to friend before Tenerife death
Lucy Law reveals Jay Slater's final words in new Channel 4 documentary, including his call to police and last texts before his death in Tenerife.
UK records hottest May day on record as temperatures hit 34.8C
UK hits hottest May day with 34.8C at Kew Gardens; heatwave prompts health alerts and water shortages.
Fake taxi scam warning for British tourists abroad
British tourists are warned to watch out for fake taxi scams abroad this summer after a Paris traveller was left with a bill for hundreds of pounds.
Met Office names 32 areas facing heavy rain on Tuesday
Met Office maps show 32 areas of the UK facing heavy rain on Tuesday; Scotland and Northern Ireland worst hit, parts of England and all of Wales in drought.
Met Office issues amber thunderstorm warning for London and south-east
Met Office issues amber thunderstorm warning for London and south-east, with heavy rain posing a danger to life and risk of flooding.
Palma Airport Strikes Disrupt Majorca Holidays
British holidaymakers face delays at Palma Airport as Swissport baggage handlers strike on August 4 and 8, with walkouts from 7am-noon and 7pm-10pm.
Drone close calls revealed after Gatwick saucer report
A pilot landing at Gatwick reported a disc-shaped suspected drone at 100-300ft, as new reports reveal multiple close encounters with commercial aircraft.
I visited the UK's best seaside town and was surprised
Time Out named Folkestone one of the UK's best seaside towns for 2026. Our writer visited and was surprised to see the coast of France clearly.
One dead as California braces for Christmas week storms
A motorist has died in California floods as the state prepares for a week of severe storms, including heavy rain over Christmas.
Plane crash at Peru’s Nazca Lines kills all 13
A plane carrying tourists crashed at Peru's Nazca Lines, killing all 11 passengers and two crew members. The victims included German, Spanish and Italian nationals.
Frozen milk carton trick makes fans more effective (02.08.2026)
Fans only push warm air around, but a frozen milk carton placed in front of one actually cools the air and removes heat, making summer heat much more bearable.
Met Office issues fresh ice and rain warnings as southwest recovers from Storm Chandra
Met Office issues yellow warnings for ice and rain across southwest, Wales and Northern Ireland, with travel disruption and flooding possible.
Australia heatwave: record temperatures and bushfire threat as 'dome of heat' sweeps east
Southern Australia faces extreme heatwave and bushfire threat as temperatures near records in Victoria, South Australia and NSW.
Met Office forecasts rain and thunderstorms amid UK droughts
The Met Office has forecast rain and thunderstorms for parts of the UK next week, offering a pause to a dry summer that has left half of England and all of Wales in drought.
Winter Storm Threatens Half of US as 16 States Declare Emergencies
A monster winter storm threatens half of the US, with 16 states declaring emergencies. Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures are forecast, affecting over 230 million people.
137 wooden leaky dams built to slow flow on Holcombe Hill
National Trust and United Utilities are building 137 wooden leaky dams across the Stubbins Estate to slow the flow of water and cut flood risk.
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