Water outage at Gatwick leaves passengers without working toilets
A water supply failure at Gatwick Airport leaves passengers without working toilets, bars, or restaurants; bottled water is being distributed.
Category : Weather
Ryanair Flight Emergency Over Irish Sea After Medical Scare
Ryanair flight FR661 from Birmingham to Dublin declared an emergency over the Irish Sea after a medical incident, landing safely with priority clearance.
UK weather maps show 23C heat surge across 28 counties in late April
ECMWF maps show 28 UK counties could see temperatures of 20C or above on 29 April, with highs up to 23C in the south-east.
Charlene warns of drowning after Meghan pool photo
Princess Charlene of Monaco issued a drowning warning on World Drowning Prevention Day, days after Meghan Markle shared a photo of Prince Harry with Lilibet doing a backflip in a pool.
Ryanair Jet2 easyJet passport rules summer 2026
Major UK airlines easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair have issued passport rules for summer travel, including validity requirements and acceptable ID.
Kind hotel owners turned family crisis into a story of warmth
When a mother suffered a brain hemorrhage on a family holiday in France, the hotel owners provided extraordinary kindness, cooking meals, doing laundry, and offering comfort.
Norris wins Hungarian GP as Piastri retires with gearbox failure
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole, his first victory of the season, as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri retired with a gearbox problem. Max Verstappen finished second, Kimi Antonelli third.
Prolonged April Heatwave Threatens Eastern US With Record Temperatures
A prolonged April heatwave threatens record temperatures across the eastern US, with cities like New York and Washington DC bracing for unusual heat lasting into the weekend.
Fourth UK heatwave expected as temperatures set to reach 33C
A fourth heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with southern England reaching 33C and Liverpool remaining cooler amid a north-south split.
UK Maps Show 30C for Three Days Running
Weather maps reveal the UK will experience three consecutive days of high temperatures, with 30-34C in parts of England and Wales from August 1 to 3.
Military help not expected for Cairngorms wildfire
Justice Secretary Neil Gray said the Scottish Government is not expecting UK military support for the Cairngorms wildfire, as the Abernethy Highland Games are cancelled.
July's Buck Moon: How to see it in the UK on Wednesday
Skygazers across the UK can see the full Buck Moon on July 29, as clear skies are forecast for many regions, offering a prime chance to view the celestial event.
Army to Simulate Four-Way Winter Crisis: Covid, Flu, Brexit and Floods
UK Army tabletop exercises will simulate combined threats of second Covid wave, flu, Brexit disruption and floods.
UK set for fourth heatwave with wildfire warning
A fourth heatwave is expected to hit the UK next week, bringing severe wildfire risks across southern England, with temperatures reaching 32-33°C.
Warm Easter weekend forecast for most Australian capitals
Most Australian capitals will have warm, sunny weather over Easter, with rain arriving in the east from Monday. Bureau of Meteorology says it's a 'bloody nice Easter' for many.
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warnings After Magnitude 7.7 Quake; Risk of Megaquake Remains
Japan lifts tsunami warnings after 7.7 quake, but warns of heightened megaquake risk for a week. No deaths reported, minor injuries, power outages.
EasyJet passengers stranded in Morocco after flight cancellation
Hundreds of easyJet passengers stranded in Morocco after technical issue grounds Manchester-bound flight, causing ten-hour delay for information.
Ryanair flight declares emergency after medical incident
A Ryanair flight from Birmingham to Dublin declared an emergency over the Irish Sea after a passenger suffered a medical incident, landing safely at Dublin Airport.
Village overrun by tourists called 'Blackpool-on-the-Water'
Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds has been given the nickname 'Blackpool-on-the-Water' as locals complain of 5,000 to 10,000 daily visitors overwhelming the village of 4,000.
UK heatwave: 38C surge next week, Met Office and BBC warn
Temperatures will surge to 38C in parts of England next Wednesday as heatwave conditions return, according to the latest Met Office and BBC forecasts.
Travel disruption lingers after Storm Dave as warnings lifted early
Travel disruption persists across the UK after Storm Dave, despite yellow warnings lifted early. Fallen trees, ferry issues, and strong gusts reported.
Algarve cheapest European family beach holiday spot
The Algarve in Portugal is the most affordable European beach destination for families, with total costs of £139.65 and beer at £2.62, according to Post Office.
Hundreds of Trekkers Rescued After Snowstorm Traps Nearly 1,000 on Everest’s Eastern Face
Hundreds of trekkers rescued from Everest’s eastern face in Tibet after a snowstorm trapped nearly 1,000 people, with more arrivals expected.
London Sees First Rain in Weeks as Hosepipe Ban Begins
London has seen its first rain in weeks after a prolonged dry spell, with showers Sunday and more forecast. A hosepipe ban is now in effect for 10 million homes.
Gatwick Airport Water Outage Disrupts Toilets
A water outage at Gatwick Airport on July 26 leaves toilets unflushable and hand-washing facilities out of order. Bottled water is distributed; flights are not affected. The issue is under investigation.
London Sees First Rain in Weeks as Dark Clouds Gather
London experienced its first rainfall in weeks on Sunday morning, with passing showers between 5:20am and 11:00am. More rain and a 55% chance of precipitation are forecast for the evening.
UK Records Hottest Day of Year with Temperatures Reaching 30.5C
UK sees hottest day of year at 30.5C, with potential record May heat over bank holiday weekend, triggering health alerts.
Avoid hidden holiday fees by paying in local currency
Always choose local currency when paying abroad to avoid hidden fees, say travel experts. Kate Donnelly warns against paying in GBP due to poor exchange rates.
UK heatwave: 25 areas hotter than Ibiza as temperatures hit 26C
Met Office maps show 25 UK areas hotter than Ibiza as temperatures reach 26C, but a big change is expected on Thursday.
Europe Heatwave Breaks Records as Wildfires Surge
Record-breaking heatwave grips Europe, with temperatures 12°C above normal, wildfires surging 87%, and deaths reported in Italy and Spain.
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