French surge teams to stop UK-bound mega dinghies
French officers will be deployed on western beaches to stop UK-bound mega dinghies, after 230 people arrived in one boat. Numbers hit a six-year low.
Category : Weather
Brit's wife's last words before Nepal floods disappearance
A British man flew to Nepal to search for his newlywed wife and three relatives missing after catastrophic floods. Her final words to him were "I love you so much."
Sancho handed career lifeline after Man United exit
Jadon Sancho's free agency could end with a move to UAE second division side Arabian Falcons, who are plotting an ambitious approach to sign him.
UK weather: 2C Polar blast to hit Britain in days - 15 areas below 6C
Weather maps show a sharp September chill sweeping the UK, with temperatures plunging to as low as 2C in parts of Scotland by September 10.
A48 Carmarthenshire safety scheme: key changes proposed
Plans for the A48 between Cross Hands and Pensarn include closing central reservation gaps, banning right turns and U-turns, and closing six lay-bys. Consultation ends September 18.
M60 chaos as vehicle fire shuts two lanes in Greater Manchester
Two lanes are closed on the M60 clockwise between junctions 15 and 17 due to a vehicle fire, causing congestion back to junction 13.
Thunderstorms tipped to sweep London at end of week
London is set for more wet weather this weekend, with thunderstorms possible on Friday, after a record-setting hot and dry summer, the Met Office says.
Ryanair cuts passenger target, warns of higher fares
Ryanair has cut its 2027 passenger growth target from 216 million to 214 million and warned that high oil prices could push short-haul fares up significantly.
US blackout risk rises as heatwave stresses power grids
The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the US on Wednesday as intense heat tests electricity supplies serving millions from the midwest to the mid-Atlantic.
Swan causes M8 traffic chaos near Eurocentral
A swan brought traffic to a near standstill on the M8 westbound near Eurocentral on Wednesday morning, with drivers slowing to avoid the bird in the right-hand lane.
Huge explosion in Liverpool as fire crews warn 'stay away'
An electrical substation exploded outside a GP surgery in Liverpool, forcing staff to evacuate and closing roads. Fire crews arrived within nine minutes.
Zelenskyy Warns Russian Airspace Unsafe for Airlines
Zelenskyy warns Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe for commercial airlines, urging carriers and insurers to take note as Ukraine's drone attacks deep inside Russia escalate.
Substation explosion sparks chaos in Liverpool's Old Swan
An electrical substation exploded in Old Swan, Liverpool, this morning, sparking a large emergency response and panic in the area.
Couple denied boarding on 'overbooked' easyJet flight
A pensioner says her 50th wedding anniversary holiday ended in 'anger and frustration' after she and her husband were denied boarding on an overbooked easyJet flight home.
Egypt bus crash kills 16, injures 28 in South Sinai
At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a bus overturned on the Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai, Egypt, authorities said.
16 killed in Egypt bus crash near Red Sea tourist hotspot
At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a bus crashed on the Dahab-Nuweibaa road in south Sinai, Egypt, near popular Red Sea tourism spots.
UK weather maps show 29C September scorcher as Met Office verdict
Weather maps show temperatures could hit 29C in parts of the UK on September 15, but the Met Office says an official heatwave is unlikely as warm spells will be short-lived.
Japan slashes speed limit to 30km/h on narrow city streets
Japan has cut the speed limit from 60km/h to 30km/h on residential roads without centre lines, covering about 70% of general roads, to protect pedestrians.
Rain transforms parched Berkshire landscape after dry summer
After a heat-baked summer without rain, rainfall has changed the land's colour and smell, from lurid yellow to moorland brown and from smoke to sheep urine.
UK set for 27C September scorcher as Met Office gives verdict
Temperatures will hit 27C in parts of the UK this September following the hottest summer on record, though the Met Office says warm spells will be short-lived.
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after 270-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln, at the centre of a row over conditions on board after months at sea as part of Donald Trump’s war against Iran, has arrived off a Thai port.
New Quay: Wales' best-kept seaside secret with colourful cottages
New Quay in Ceredigion is a pretty Welsh seaside town with colourful cottages, dolphins and a Dylan Thomas link, but it's also one of the most isolated in the UK.
Why Man United didn't sign a left-back on deadline day
Manchester United decided against signing a left-back on deadline day after being rebuffed in attempts to make a temporary addition, relying on Luke Shaw this season.
Nepal flood victims identified by DNA as morgues fill
A week after Nepal's flash floods killed over 1,000 people, authorities are collecting blood samples from relatives to identify victims by DNA as morgues overflow.
Paris rocked by explosions as fire breaks out near Couronne
Multiple explosions have rocked Paris as a huge fire breaks out near Couronne, with residents reporting blasts on Tuesday evening.
Ryanair flight met by medics after passenger falls ill in Edinburgh
A Ryanair flight from Gdansk to Edinburgh was met by emergency services after a passenger fell ill on board, prompting a precautionary emergency declaration.
Welsh Water delays Ty Glas Road leak repairs in Cardiff
Welsh Water has delayed repairs to a water leak on Ty Glas Road in Llanishen, Cardiff, due to other works, leaving residents without full water pressure for days.
Briton among 119 rescued in Nepal after flash floods
A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, an official said, nearly a week after flash floods killed over 1,000 people and left 4,000 missing.
UK weather maps show 27C heat surge in days with 15 areas above 24C
New weather maps show temperatures soaring to 27C in parts of England by Sunday, with 15 areas set to exceed 24C after a cooler, wetter spell.
Elliott's three-word admission shows desperation at Valencia
Harvey Elliott has joined Valencia on a season-long loan from Liverpool, admitting he will "play anywhere" after a miserable year at Aston Villa and Anfield.
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