Birmingham 20mph zones: Drivers guilt-tripped, critics say
Birmingham is set to become a giant 20mph zone, with all local roads affected. Critics say the policy is emotional blackmail and raises millions for the state.
Category : Weather
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in Caribbean, Set to Strengthen
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Caribbean and is forecast to strengthen as it moves west-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Manhole explodes on Boston high street narrowly missing shoppers
CCTV captured an underground electrical fire exploding a pavement in Boston, Lincolnshire, narrowly missing pedestrians. No injuries were reported.
7 Best UK Pub Walks for the Bank Holiday Weekend
Search interest in pub walks has surged 129% in a month. Here are seven top-rated scenic routes in England that end at a pub, from the Seven Sisters to the Lake District.
Water levels 'dangerously low' at popular swimming spot
Visitors are urged to stay away from Keeper's Pond in Bannau Brycheiniog after water levels fell to a dangerously low level, prompting a no-access warning from the National Park Authority.
Nepal-Tibet flash floods kill dozens, Red Cross says
Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed dozens of people, with Red Cross rescuers searching for survivors after torrential rain triggered the disaster.
GB News interrupted for Prince Harry security bombshell
Prince Harry's lawyers have written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urging her to intervene in his taxpayer-funded security assessment, GB News has reported.
Helen Skelton: Autumn is 'favourite time of year' for Brits
BBC Morning Live's Helen Skelton shares her favourite autumn activities as a survey reveals 74% of Brits appreciate cooler weather more after the summer heatwave.
Nepal Deadly Flash Floods After Heavy Rain
At least 14 people have died in Nepal's flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall, with several more injured and missing.
Helen Skelton: Autumn is the best time for day trips and walks
BBC Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton shares why autumn is her favourite season for outdoor adventures, as 74% of Brits say the summer heatwave made them appreciate cooler weather more.
UK maps show 31C heat surge after storms; 15 counties hit 29C
Weather models suggest temperatures in England could rise above 30C on September 9, with up to 15 counties potentially reaching 29C or more, despite recent thunderstorm warnings.
Airline with world's narrowest seats 6cm smaller than average Brit
French Bee offers seats just 42.4cm wide, 6.4cm narrower than the average UK adult's shoulder width of 48.8cm, according to analysis.
Luggage warning for Newcastle Airport Bank Holiday travellers
UK CAA warns holidaymakers over battery packing as 2.7m used Newcastle Airport in first half of 2026.
China Info Controls Hamper Tibet Flood Damage Assessment
Chinese authorities have restricted information about the Tibet flood, hampering independent assessment of the damage, according to reports.
White House works linked to Marine One close call with jet
Safety officials say White House construction and helipad relocation contributed to a Marine One incident in which the presidential helicopter came too close to a passenger jet.
TUI crew's five checks before airport run this Bank Holiday
TUI cabin crew member Faye Whittaker urges holidaymakers to photograph each room before leaving for the airport this August Bank Holiday to ease last-minute worries about appliances left on or unlocked.
Nepal floods: families of missing Britons plead for help
Families of two British men missing after flash floods in Nepal have appealed for information as rescue efforts continue in the Himalayan nation.
BHA lifts ban on pony racing and parades after flu cases fall
The British Horseracing Authority has lifted restrictions on pony racing, hunter chases and parades after a significant reduction in equine flu cases.
Drivers Urged to Put Tea Bags in Cars as Wet Weather Hits
Drivers are urged to place used tea bags in their cars from Friday to combat condensation as the Met Office issues a yellow thunderstorm warning for 64 areas of the UK.
Tynemouth Longsands in top 10 UK Bank Holiday beaches
Tynemouth Longsands has been ranked 10th in Ski Famille's top 10 UK Bank Holiday beaches, scoring 4.8 out of 5 on Google reviews.
Nepal floods: rescue efforts at critical stage, say Chinese officials
Chinese officials say rescue efforts after Nepal flash floods are at a critical stage, with more than 30 British nationals among hundreds missing since Wednesday's disaster.
Nepal floods: survivors pulled from mud after deadly landslides
Rescuers in Nepal pulled survivors from thick mud after flash floods and landslides killed at least 14 people and destroyed homes.
Loch Venachar masterplan to be discussed at conference
A masterplan to improve the visitor offering around Loch Venachar will be discussed at a conference organised by Callander Community Council for the end of October.
UK festivals battered by rain and storms with more to come
Reading, Leeds and Creamfields hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms as Met Office issues yellow warnings for much of England and Wales.
Met Office maps show where heaviest rain will hit Wales this bank holiday
Wales faces a wet bank holiday weekend with heavy rain and thunderstorms, following a dry, hot summer. Saturday is wettest, with up to 16mm per hour possible.
Met Office maps show exact time thunderstorms to hit Merseyside
Met Office maps reveal thunderstorms will hit Merseyside at 4pm today, with a yellow warning in force until 9pm and more wet weather expected all weekend.
Hamilton and Russell level but Antonelli leads F1 title race
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are tied on 183 points in F1 2026, but readers back Hamilton over Russell to catch Kimi Antonelli.
Brit family of four among 33 missing after Nepal floods
A British family of four, including a 13-year-old girl and former Mrs India UK, are among 33 Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 475 people.
FPL GW2 injury news: Timber, Saliba, Doku, Nunes latest
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber and William Saliba are ruled out for GW2, while Man City's Jeremy Doku faces a longer layoff and Matheus Nunes remains a doubt.
Travel chaos in London after huge fire erupts in Neasden
Commuters face travel chaos after a huge fire erupts in Neasden, close to Wembley Stadium, with smoke visible for miles.
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