Virgin Atlantic engineer dies after machinery accident
Aircraft engineer Georgie Buxton has died after being crushed by machinery while working inside a Boeing 787 Dreamliner engine at Heathrow Airport.
Category : Weather
Why Seat 30F Is the Worst Choice on a Plane
Expert warns seat 30F is a poor choice due to toilet proximity, limited recline, and late disembarkation.
Scotland Braced for 700-Mile Rain Wall on August 4
New weather maps show a 700-mile band of rain set to drench Scotland on August 4, stretching from Shetland to Devon. The Met Office warns of changeable conditions.
Flood Warning for London and South UK Amid Heavy Rain
Met Office issues yellow and amber weather warnings for London and South UK amid heavy rain, with flooding expected. More than a month's rain could fall.
Asia Floods: Over 1,100 Dead as Survivors Recount Harrowing Escapes
Over 1,100 dead in Asia floods as survivors describe escapes from Indonesia to Thailand. Many lost homes, families.
Company director asked 'how do I make this go away?' after fly-tipping
A company director asked a council worker how to make fly-tipping charges disappear after CCTV caught him dumping waste. Three men were convicted in County Durham.
UK Heatwave Alert: Temperatures Reach 32C, Amber Warning in Place
Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning as temperatures hit 32C; health alerts in place; risks for vulnerable groups.
Deadly Winter Storm Fern Claims Lives in US, 140 Million Under Warnings
Winter Storm Fern has killed three in New York, caused 135,000 power outages, and prompted emergency declarations in 18 US states.
Storm Ingrid causes chaos in South West, damages historic Teignmouth pier
Storm Ingrid batters south-west England, washing away part of Teignmouth's historic pier and causing travel disruption.
Jason Manford Forced to Cancel Belfast Gig After Storm Amy Diverts Plane
Comedian Jason Manford cancels Belfast show after Storm Amy forces his plane to divert to Manchester, with passengers experiencing a scary aborted landing.
700-mile rain wall to soak 54 UK counties on August 4
Weather maps show a 700-mile wall of rain hitting 54 UK counties on August 4, with up to 7.5mm/hr in Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
Spanish airports worst for passport delays according to Brits
Tenerife South and Lanzarote airports have been voted the worst in Europe for passport control delays by British holidaymakers, according to Canarian Weekly.
Polar Vortex to Bring Snow and 'Wintry Hazards' to UK Next Week, Met Office Warns
Met Office warns polar vortex will bring snow and cold weather to UK next week, with flooding aftermath from recent storms.
35C heatwave warning: 20 counties to hit 30C or more
Temperatures could reach 35C in south-east England on Wednesday, with up to 20 counties seeing 30C or above, as the UK braces for its fourth heatwave of 2026.
UK Records Hottest May Day for Second Consecutive Day
UK hits 35.1°C at Heathrow, breaking May records for second day. Thunderstorm warnings issued as heatwave continues.
Military Deployed After Heavy Nairobi Flooding Strands Hundreds
Military deployed in Nairobi after heavy flash floods stranded motorists for hours. Red Cross struggles to reach affected areas as rains continue.
Met Office Issues Rain and Thunderstorm Warnings Ahead of Weekend Heatwave
Met Office issues yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings for Scotland and Northern Ireland; weekend heatwave expected with temperatures up to 30°C.
AusAlert National Test on 27 July Explained
A national emergency warning test called AusAlert will send a loud siren to most mobile devices across Australia at 2pm AEST on 27 July, part of a new system replacing SMS alerts.
Bodies of Five Climbers Found on Mount Elbrus
Bodies of five foreign climbers, believed to be Bosnian, have been found on Russia's Mount Elbrus after the group strayed from route in bad weather.
Summer triangle returns to northern sky in July
The summer triangle, formed by Vega, Deneb and Altair, returns overhead in the northern sky, visible from London at 11pm on 27 July and marking the arrival of summer.
Quest for Valencia’s Perfect Horchata: A Journey
A tasting journey through Valencia's best horchaterías reveals the creamy 'white gold' drink made from tiger nuts, always paired with sugar-glazed fartons, with reviews and ratings.
California man rescued after 30 days adrift at sea
Kai Sato, 39, was rescued by a passing containership after surviving 30 days stranded in the Pacific with a broken mast and no water.
Spain's Aemet Warns of Long Heatwave Starting Wednesday
Spain's Aemet warns of a long heatwave starting Wednesday, lasting until Sunday, with extreme fire risk and temperatures near 40°C across the country.
Tenerife pizza find leaves Brits amazed at value
A British tourist shared a great-value restaurant in Tenerife where a pizza and Aperol Spritz lunch cost less than £10 thanks to a €6 pizza deal and half-price happy hour.
Met Office names 16 areas facing 30C heat on Tuesday
The Met Office forecasts 30C in 16 southeast areas on Tuesday, with possible heatwave by Thursday.
Xbox outage disrupts game discs, fuels digital concerns
A major Xbox outage is preventing users from logging in, accessing games, and even launching disc-based titles, highlighting risks of an all-digital future.
Met Office confirms day UK could see official heatwave
The Met Office has said Thursday could bring official heatwave conditions to parts of the southeast as temperatures climb to 35C midweek.
UK Braces for Record-Breaking July Heatwave as Temperatures Could Hit 41C
UK faces potential record-breaking July heatwave with temperatures possibly reaching 41C, threatening the all-time high of 40.3C set in 2022.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Remote Alaska-Canada Border Region
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the remote Alaska-Yukon border region. No injuries or structural damage reported, but felt in Whitehorse.
Five country houses in an old Jaguar: a grand tour
A journey through five country houses in a 2007 Jaguar XJ6, visiting Gravetye Manor, Beaverbrook, Lympstone Manor, Four Seasons Hampshire, and Coworth Park.
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