Huge fire on Newport industrial estate prompts evacuations
A huge fire broke out at Star Trading Estate, Caerleon, Newport. Site evacuated, all accounted for; locals urged to avoid area and keep windows and doors closed.
Category : Weather
What to do if you find a lost UK passport: one vital step
HM Passport Office warns finders of lost British passports not to post them back themselves - and to cut off the top right corner before sending.
Cooler Saturday forecast with showers, then 29C southeast
Met Office forecasts a cooler Saturday with showers, as England and Wales are on course for a record dry July; 29C possible in the southeast.
Baba Vanga 2026: World War 3, aliens and financial crash
Baba Vanga's unverified 2026 predictions include World War 3, alien contact in November, natural disasters, AI upheaval and a new Russian leader.
Tube chaos: Circle, District and Northern lines suspended
London Underground services on Circle, District and Northern lines are suspended this morning after signal and points failures, causing major travel chaos.
Former British special forces soldier among 10 missing
Nirmal Purja, the renowned ex-British special forces soldier, is among 10 mountaineers missing after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday.
Wales breaking news, weather and traffic updates July 31
WalesOnline's live blog for Friday, July 31 brings the latest breaking news from Wales, weather and traffic updates, plus UK and international stories.
Nims Purja missing after Broad Peak avalanche, two bodies
Record-breaking climber Nims Purja and nine others are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak; two bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue.
easyJet free Teddy Trackers for kids at four UK airports
easyJet is giving away free Teddy Trackers at four UK airports this summer to help families find children's lost toys. Available from July 31 while stocks last.
Influencer saved from 140ft waterfall by her swimsuit
Travel influencer Cass Aragón was saved from a 140ft waterfall plunge when her swimsuit snagged on a rock while rescuing her dog in Honduras.
EasyJet flight diverted after nut allergy emergency
An easyJet flight from Manchester to Copenhagen was forced to divert to Newcastle after a passenger suffered a suspected nut allergy reaction mid-flight.
Heatwave to end with 5 days of rain, 10 UK regions hit
Britain's fourth heatwave will end with five days of rain, including torrential downpours in Devon and Cornwall as drought-hit areas get relief.
Five days of rain to end UK heatwave, BBC forecasts
The BBC weather forecast shows five days of rain across the UK, ending the summer's fourth heatwave, with heavy downpours and drought relief expected.
UK village named best Amalfi Coast dupe with Doc Martin
Port Isaac in Cornwall has been named the UK's best destination dupe, with scenes compared to Italy's Amalfi Coast, according to a Travelodge poll of over 10,000 people.
Nims Purja Among 10 Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche
Ten climbers, including record-breaking mountaineer Nims Purja, are feared missing after an avalanche hit Pakistan's Broad Peak on Thursday, July 30.
Record breaking Nims Purja among 10 missing after avalanche
Record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja is among 10 climbers missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain.
5 items you should never wear on flights, says writer
A travel writer shares five items of clothing to avoid wearing on flights, from maxi dresses to strappy tops, and explains why comfort and practicality matter.
Met Office names 11 areas facing heavy rain Saturday
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain for 11 areas across Scotland and England on Saturday, with cooler temperatures after a heatwave.
US military tests 'Hammer of the Gods' jamming weapon
The US military tested a portable electronic jamming system called 'Hammer of the Gods' that disrupts guidance of precision-guided enemy projectiles, including missiles and artillery.
Ten climbers missing after avalanche on Broad Peak
Ten climbers, including mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are feared missing after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said.
Avalanche: 10 Climbers Missing on Broad Peak, Pakistan
Ten climbers are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, including US nationals. The incident is developing with more updates expected.
Crete wildfires kill three firefighters, thousands evacuated
Three firefighters died in Greece as wildfires on Crete forced thousands of tourists and residents to evacuate, with winds reaching 125km/h.
UK weather: Temperatures plunge to 3C - 5 counties below 5C
Temperatures in five Scottish counties will drop below 5C, with lows of 3C, as the current warm spell ends on Friday, new weather maps show.
Firefighters tackle grass blaze near Everton Park Liverpool
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a grass fire measuring 20m x 30m on Conway Street near Everton Park within 35 minutes, with no injuries reported.
Quarry blast floods Welsh village, man describes 'wall of water'
Steve Mordecai heard an explosion like an earthquake before a 'wall of water' gushed through his home, ripping off his back door and flooding his house in Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff.
London Sees First Rain in Weeks After Dry Spell
After weeks of heatwave and drought, the first rain fell over London on Thursday evening, sparking celebrations online despite very low amounts.
Campaign to save Jodrell Bank after funding cut
Campaigners are fighting to secure the future of Jodrell Bank Observatory after UKRI confirmed funding for the e-MERLIN radio telescope network will end in March 2028.
462-mile rain storm soaks 36 English counties on Aug 7
A 462-mile rain storm is set to drench 36 English counties on August 7, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast from Northumberland to Cornwall, according to weather maps.
Norfolk Holiday Park Named AA's Best of 2026, Just Two Hours from London
Haven's Hopton Holiday Village in Norfolk has been named AA Holiday Park of the Year for 2026, offering sandy beach, facilities, and easy access from London.
UK braces for 75mph storm and snow this Friday
UK braces for 75mph storm with snow and heavy rain on Friday, bringing cold winds and flood warnings across the country.
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