Boy, 14, Dies in River Thames as Heatwave Water Deaths Reach 11
A 14-year-old boy died in the River Thames, becoming the 11th water-related fatality during the UK heatwave. Police say death is unexplained but not suspicious.
A 14-year-old boy died in the River Thames, becoming the 11th water-related fatality during the UK heatwave. Police say death is unexplained but not suspicious.
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain for 13 areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Thursday, while southern parts of the UK enjoy sunshine and hot conditions.
The UK Health Security Agency has placed seven areas of England under heat-health alerts, with yellow warnings for three regions and amber for four, effective July 29-30.
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will be the UK's best since 1999, with up to 95% Sun coverage. Timings from London: 6.17pm to 8.06pm BST. Safety advice: use certified eclipse glasses.
The UKHSA has issued amber and yellow heat health alerts across seven English regions as the fourth heatwave of the year is forecast, with temperatures up to 33°C expected on Wednesday.
Guardian investigation finds millions more UK homes at flood risk, with some towns possibly abandoned as insurance becomes unaffordable.
Gardeners advised not to cut grass too short as temperatures soar to 35C, to protect soil and roots from sun damage.
A six-year-old girl was blown out of a convenience store doorway while playing in her crib as Typhoon Hóngxiá hit Shenzhen, China, with winds up to 101 mph.
Caio Arrabal, 44, fell 500ft to his death after posing for a photo at Pedra do Macaco in Brazil. Rescue teams faced difficult terrain. Second recent tragedy in area.
The Met Office has forecast 'very warm' conditions with the potential for a fourth heatwave in parts of the UK, particularly in the south and east.
B&M is selling a £14 Bathroom Woven Storage Basket that resembles John Lewis's £90 Bulrush Double Laundry Basket, offering a cheaper alternative for shoppers.
A man and a woman have died after being recovered from the water at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Emergency services attended the scene on Sunday evening.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary warns travellers that planes will depart without them if they are stuck in new EU border check queues, with no compensation.
A journey across five Relais & Châteaux country houses in a 2007 Jaguar XJ6, exploring gardens, dining, and the appeal of a classic car.
Met Office issues two yellow rain warnings for parts of England, Wales and Scotland, with up to 40mm of heavy rain forecast.
Royal Mail has announced 13 Welsh postcode areas experiencing delivery delays today. Affected locations include Abergavenny, Barry, Brecon, Carmarthen, Llanrwst, and Penarth.
Families in Hemsby, Norfolk, are abandoning homes after huge landslips. Decades of erosion have left 36 properties lost since 2013, with more at risk.
An RAF T-6 aircraft declared a general emergency over Liverpool, transmitting the 7700 squawk code after taking off from Anglesey Airport in Wales.
An RAF T-6 aircraft declared a general emergency over Liverpool after takeoff from Anglesey, transmitting the 7700 squawk code that signals an in-flight emergency requiring immediate priority handling.
Three people died in separate incidents at Fistral Beach in Newquay and West Wittering beach within hours, as a yellow heat alert issued for parts of England.
Ryanair names Tenerife South and Lanzarote as the worst European airports for passport control delays, with queues of up to two hours due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System.
Three dead in New Mexico flash floods after monsoon rains swept a house away in Ruidoso; 85 rescues conducted.
Arctic blast to bring sub-zero temperatures as low as -12°C in Scotland, with snow and travel disruption expected across the UK.
The Met Office predicts heavy rain and a small risk of thunder for 27 areas across the UK on Tuesday, with Scotland and northern England most affected.
Blizzard warning for New York City first since 2017 as nor’easter threatens up to 20 inches of snow and 55mph winds. Mayor urges residents to stay home.
The Met Office has forecast that parts of southern England could reach 30C on Tuesday, potentially marking a fourth heatwave of the year after a wet weekend.
Temperatures will climb again in Greater Manchester later this week after a cooler spell, with highs of 26C forecast on Tuesday.
A major incident was declared in Monmouth, Wales after Storm Claudia caused severe flooding, with dozens rescued. Arctic cold snap expected.
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, or TUI are urged to keep prescription medication, batteries, valuables, swimwear, and chargers in hand luggage.
Snow maps predict wintry blast hitting as far south as Cornwall on March 15, with temperatures dropping to -1C and up to 21cm in Scotland.