Clone Roses cancel Australia tour over visa delays
St Helens tribute band The Clone Roses have cancelled their five-date Australian tour after visa applications were not processed in time, marking the second time the tour has fallen through.
Category : Weather
Met Office Issues Amber Warning for Thunderstorms and Flooding Across UK
Met Office issues amber warning for thunderstorms and flooding in London and south-east England, with danger to life possible. Yellow warnings cover much of UK.
2.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Scottish Highlands
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake near Spean Bridge woke Highland residents at 3:09am on Tuesday, causing a deep rumble felt in Fort William and nearby villages.
Storm Dave to Bring 90mph Winds and Snow to UK Over Easter
Storm Dave to hit UK over Easter with winds up to 90mph, snow in Scotland, and yellow warnings in place.
Pension Credit Holiday Rules for State Pensioners
Pension Credit claimants must report holidays abroad to the DWP or face penalties, including court action. Rules allow up to 4 weeks absence.
Spain heatwave: 22 areas under amber alert as 41C hits
Spain braces for extreme heat with 41C forecast. 22 areas under 'significant danger' as heat dome triggers wildfire risks, with 100,000 affected and evacuations ongoing.
UK Heatwave: 11 Counties to Hit 35C as Temperatures Peak
Temperatures could reach 36C on Wednesday, with 11 counties in England seeing 35C or more, as the Met Office warns the hot spell will be short-lived.
Earthquake near Spean Bridge shakes Highlands residents awake
An earthquake near Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands early Tuesday shook residents awake, with tremors recorded in the area.
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out window, offered rebook
A Ryanair passenger who was partially sucked out of a window at 20,000ft says the airline only offered to rebook his flight after the terrifying ordeal.
Wales and UK to see temperatures plunge to 9°C in August
Parts of Wales could see temperatures drop to 9°C just days after a heatwave, with Scotland facing 7°C on 6 August, according to the ECMWF weather model.
Manchester Airport delays and travel advice July 28
Manchester Airport is expecting its busiest summer on record, with three easyJet flights delayed on July 28. Passengers reminded of hand luggage rules and Metrolink repairs.
Council's children's care costs double to £850k in a year
Cost of residential placements for looked-after children in Carmarthenshire doubled from £422,175 to £848,340 in one year, driven by rising demand and complexity.
Ryanair: flights won't wait for EES queues this summer
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says flights will not wait for passengers stuck in passport control queues under the new EU Entry Exit System, urging travellers to allow extra time.
French wildfires: 4,000 evacuated near Bordeaux, 41°C forecast
Thousands of tourists evacuated from French Atlantic coast as wildfires near Bordeaux; 4,000 ordered to leave campsites; Macron says situation most difficult since WW2.
Tsunami Warning Sparks Mass Evacuations Across Pacific After 8.8-Quake
An 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia triggers tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across Guam, Japan, and Hawaii. One death reported in Japan.
Storm Goretti Wreaks Havoc Across UK with Travel Chaos and Power Cuts
Storm Goretti causes travel chaos, power cuts, school closures across UK; RNLI rescues, SWEP activated, two rough sleepers die in Manchester.
Ryanair: Flights Will Not Wait for Delayed Passengers
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary warns passengers stuck in EU border queues that flights will depart without them. The new EU Entry/Exit System has caused major disruptions at several airports.
UK braces for 32C heatwave on Wednesday
Seven counties in England are set to hit 32C on Wednesday as a short-lived heatwave grips the southeast, with the Met Office warning of possible official heatwave criteria by Thursday.
Bitterly Cold Weather and Snow Warnings Across UK This Weekend
Yellow and amber snow warnings in place across UK; up to 10cm snow settled, travel disruption expected, cold spell continues into next week.
UK Braces for Arctic Blast with Heavy Snow and Freezing Temperatures
UK braces for disruptive snow and freezing temperatures as Arctic blast brings coldest night of season, with up to 20cm snow and amber health alert.
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami warning
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to 1 metre. Residents urged to move to higher ground.
UK Braces for Record May Heat as Bank Holiday Temperatures Could Reach 33C
Amber heat health alerts for bank holiday weekend as UK could see hottest May day on record with temperatures up to 33C.
At least two dead as flash floods trigger mass rescues in Texas
At least two dead and over 200 rescued as life-threatening flash floods hit central Texas, with up to 28 inches of rain. State of emergency declared.
Spain Travel Advisory Updated as Wildfires Trigger National Emergency
Thousands evacuated as Spain declares national emergency due to wildfires. 47 roads closed, heatwave persists. UK advises caution.
Japan Earthquake: 7.1 Magnitude Triggers Tsunami Warning
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Uto, Kumamoto on Kyushu, Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory. It reached the highest Shindo level 7 at a depth of 10 km.
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan on Tuesday, registering the highest shindo seven on the seismic scale and triggering a tsunami advisory for coastal areas.
Storm Chandra: Schools Shut and Travel Chaos as Flood Warnings Persist Across UK
Storm Chandra aftermath: schools closed, flood warnings and travel chaos persist across UK with new rain alerts.
Met Office Confirms Next 'Spell of Heat' 35C
Temperatures could reach 35°C in the southeast this week as the Met Office confirms a short-lived spell of hot weather, following an unsettled weekend.
Mum Warns of Turkey Holiday After Son ‘Nearly Came Home in Body Bag’
Scots mum warns of Turkey holiday after son nearly died from suspected food poisoning; Jet2 responds.
UK Records Hottest May Day Ever at 34.8C
UK hits 34.8°C, hottest May day ever; Wales also breaks record. Heatwave persists with health warnings.
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