Llanwonno mountain fire: road closed, residents warned
Emergency services are tackling a fire on Llanwonno mountain in Rhondda Cynon Taf, with a road closed and residents urged to keep windows and doors shut.
Category : Weather
Rare red lightning sprites captured above New Zealand's night sky
Photographers capture rare red sprites above New Zealand, with the Milky Way in the background, in a stunning astronomical coincidence.
UK weather: Heavy rain and flood warnings as 'danger to life' alert issued
UK braces for heavy rain and flooding with amber 'danger to life' warning in Scotland and yellow warnings elsewhere, as 150mm could fall.
Met Office names 18 UK areas set to hit 33C next week
Temperatures could hit 33C in 18 UK areas on Monday, August 3, as the Met Office forecasts a 'hot and humid' spell, with Greater Manchester set to reach 29C.
Met Office: 29C Heatwave Coming to Greater Manchester
Met Office forecasts 29C in Greater Manchester next week, with the region set to experience its fourth heatwave as United Utilities urges water conservation.
Met Office: South coast most likely to see 'wintry flurry' on Christmas Day
Met Office says south coast may see a wintry flurry on Christmas Day, but significant snow is unlikely. Historical trends and climate context included.
Woman rescued by coastguard helicopter and lifeboats
A woman was taken to hospital after suffering a medical emergency on Caldey Island, prompting a coastguard helicopter and two RNLI lifeboats to be launched.
Firefighters battle huge fire at Peterhead quarry
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at Stoneyfield Quarry in Peterhead, with police closing the Auchiries to Cairn Catto road and urging the public to avoid the area.
Owners warn of risks at Rochdale's 'Chernobyl' site
The owners of a former asbestos factory in Rochdale dubbed 'Chernobyl' have warned people to stay away due to dangers including building collapse and asbestos.
Rockfall Hits Italian City After Naples Earthquake
Video footage shows a rockfall hitting an Italian city after an earthquake in Naples, Italy, on 1 August 2026. The clip was published by The Guardian.
Heat health alert for London as temperatures soar again
London is under a yellow heat health alert as the capital faces its fifth heatwave, with temperatures forecast to peak at 32C on Monday, August 3.
Three dead after small plane crashes off California coast
Three people were killed when a small plane crashed into the ocean off Monterey, California. Bodies recovered; FAA and NTSB to investigate.
Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina coast before moving away
Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina's Outer Banks, triggers evacuations, warnings of rip currents and flooding along the US east coast.
Fish finger record attempt ends in choking failure
Nathan Davies set a Guinness record by eating 15 fish fingers in 60 seconds. A writer's attempt to beat it stalled at 8, leaving him gasping.
EasyJet admits faulty bag sizer at Gatwick, refunds £96 fine
EasyJet has refunded an Icelandic traveller's £96 fine after admitting a faulty bag sizer at Gatwick wrongly flagged compliant luggage as oversized.
Australian hiker William Standish found dead in Wyoming
The body of missing Australian hiker William Standish, 28, has been found in Wyoming's Teton range, with investigators saying he likely suffered a fatal fall.
Country diary: Pity the poor limpets smashed by children
A child with a fossiling hammer smashes a limpet on East Cliff beach in Lyme Regis, showing why parents must teach children that these creatures are alive.
Record low Danube and Rhine levels hit shipping and energy
Record-low Danube and Rhine levels have shut nuclear reactors, stranded ships and exposed bombs and mammoth remains across central and eastern Europe.
26 injured as 4.7-magnitude quake hits near Naples
At least 26 people were injured and around 300 evacuated after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples, damaging buildings in Pozzuoli and Campi Flegrei.
National Lottery: £3.9m Lotto jackpot on the line in Saturday draw
Saturday's National Lottery offers a £3.9m Lotto jackpot and £500,000 Thunderball prize. Results due at 8pm and 8.15pm.
London Could See Another Heatwave as Temperatures Reach 32C
London could see another heatwave within days as forecast temperatures reach 32C on Monday, triggering a yellow heat health alert from Sunday.
UK Faces 48-Hour Rain as July Heat Gives Way to Wet Spell
Met Office warns of 48-hour rain from August 3, with 47 counties affected and Scotland bearing the brunt.
Helicopter and lifeboats rescue woman from Caldey Island
A woman was airlifted to a Cardiff hospital from Caldey Island after a medical emergency prompted a helicopter and two lifeboats to be launched.
Lisbon ideal for solo travellers with beaches and trams
New survey analysis: Lisbon ranks among the best solo travel destinations for 2026, with trams, £1 pastries and easy beach access, Opodo says.
Isle of Eigg's Singing Sands named among UK's most beautiful places
Singing Sands on the Isle of Eigg is named the UK's fourth most beautiful place by Time Out, with other Scottish spots also featuring.
Ryanair confirms £55 airport check-in fee
Ryanair passengers who fail to check in online face an airport fee of up to £55, and check-in desks close 60 minutes before flights from November 2026.
Passport requirements for easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI
UK airlines require valid passports and physical ID for summer flights. easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair rules vary by destination and validity period.
Met Office names 29 areas facing heavy rain on Monday - full list
The Met Office has named 29 areas across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland facing heavy rain on Monday, with the heaviest bursts expected in Dumfries and Galloway.
Eerie Crooked Cottage in Hertfordshire frozen in time after being abandoned for 17 years
An abandoned Hertfordshire cottage, untouched since 2003, reveals eerie secrets: preserved gooseberries, vintage items, and a story left to rot.
Charleroi Airport closes for 11 weeks, Ryanair, Wizz Air
Charleroi Airport will close for 11 weeks from August 15, 2028, affecting more than two million passengers, mostly Ryanair and Wizz Air travellers.
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