Met Office issues nine-hour thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester
A yellow thunderstorm warning covers Greater Manchester from midday to 9pm today, with heavy showers, lightning and hail expected across northern England and Wales.
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Flood warnings issued as rain hits drought-hit England
Fresh flood warnings and alerts issued after heavy rain damaged homes, while 71.3% of England remains in drought.
BA cabin crew share one simple tip for stress-free travel
A British Airways cabin crew member says passengers should screenshot everything before flying, including boarding passes and hotel details, to ease travel stress.
Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact
An Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding has made contact with her family, who say 'we praise God' for her safety.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 64 areas on Friday
The Met Office has issued a nine-hour thunderstorm warning covering 64 areas on Friday, as the UK braces for heavy downpours and potential disruption.
Creamfields stages shut down as storms hit festival
Creamfields Festival was hit by severe Bank Holiday storms, forcing DJ Vikkstar off stage mid-set. All other acts were cancelled due to the weather.
Met Office verdict on September heatwave after UK storms
The Met Office has said September will remain unsettled with rain and wind, but short-lived warm spells are possible, especially in the south.
Japan hit by more extreme rain and mudslides after record deluge
Flash floods and mudslides hit Ishikawa and Toyama after 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Himi, while a tornado struck Pomas in France.
UK weather map shows date of 25C heat in September
Weather maps show temperatures of 25C in parts of the UK on Friday, September 4, with the Met Office forecasting warm spells above average, especially in the south.
BA crew's essential pre-boarding tip for stress-free travel
British Airways cabin crew advise passengers to screenshot boarding passes and hotel details before flying, ensuring access without mobile signal on arrival.
Nepal floods: 33 Brits missing as dam burst halts rescue
A dammed lake has burst on the Tibetan side of the border, halting rescue efforts for hundreds missing, including 33 Brits, after Nepal flash floods killed at least 475.
DVLA to ban 513 number plates from Tuesday – full list
The DVLA will ban 513 UK number plates from Tuesday, removing '76' designs deemed offensive, including references to weapons, violence, and hateful messages.
Nepal flood rescue paused amid new lake overflow fears
Rescue efforts in Nepal are paused as a barrier lake threatens to burst, with 33 Britons missing and hundreds dead after flash floods.
Simon Calder issues bank holiday travel warning on GB News
Simon Calder warns of disruption for bank holiday travellers due to wet weather, road hotspots, and rail engineering works and strikes.
Nepal floods: Police alert after Tibet dam burst
Police in Nepal have issued an emergency alert after a water dam burst in Tibet, raising fears of more flood devastation as villages are swept away and hundreds remain missing.
Blood Moon 2026: 93% lunar eclipse wows UK skygazers
A partial lunar eclipse turned the Moon blood red across the UK, with around 93% of it in Earth's umbra at its 5.12am peak.
Search for Missing Britons in Nepal Amid New Flood Fears
Rescuers search for 33 missing British nationals in Nepal after flash floods killed 475, with fears of more flooding from a barrier lake. UK offers £5m aid.
Met Office names 153 areas facing heavy rain on Saturday
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain for 153 areas on Saturday, with a band of rain moving east and north across the UK during the bank holiday weekend.
Londoners among 33 Brits missing in Nepal floods
At least 469 people have died in Nepal flash floods. More than 30 British nationals, including Londoners, are missing and feared dead as rescue efforts continue.
Tibet-Nepal flash floods halt rescue as death toll climbs
Rescue efforts in Tibet and Nepal paused as flash flood risk grew after a lake burst, with the death toll rising across both countries.
Air Pollution from Fossil Fuels Harms Health and Climate
Air pollution from fossil fuels is worsening the climate crisis and damaging public health, according to new research. The study links emissions to increased deaths and illnesses.
Pilot's Final Words to Mother Before Crash That Killed 144
In 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 crashed in San Diego, killing 144. A cockpit recording captured a crew member's final words: "Ma, I love you."
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 14 UK areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across 14 UK areas, urging households to prepare to turn off gas, water and electricity.
Japan Paramedics' Shoes: Etiquette Guide for Emergencies
Japanese emergency workers ask callers to never tidy paramedics' shoes, citing safety and speed during rescues, as part of broader custom etiquette.
Bank Holiday weekend: gales and heavy rain forecast
Heavy downpours and possible gales are forecast for the bank holiday weekend, with the Met Office urging festivalgoers to prepare for windy conditions.
Duct tape tip to avoid luggage mix-ups at baggage reclaim
A baggage handler's tip suggests using brightly coloured duct tape on suitcases instead of ribbons to make bags easier to spot at reclaim and avoid mix-ups.
St Bartholomew's Day Heatwaves: Historical Pattern
St Bartholomew's Day, August 24, has historically marked intense heatwaves in the UK, with records showing notable hot spells and their impacts.
Tape trick helps spot suitcases at baggage claim
A social media user shares a simple tape trick to help holidaymakers easily spot their suitcases at baggage claim, avoiding mix-ups.
Drink drivers could face alcolock requirement under new plans
Police chiefs and road safety groups urge PM to introduce alcolocks for repeat drink-driving offenders, citing evidence they cut reoffending by up to 70%.
Glasgow leader warns refugee homelessness is 'untenable threat'
Glasgow's SNP leader Susan Aitken has warned Finance Secretary Jenny Gilruth that soaring refugee homelessness costs pose an 'untenable threat' to community cohesion and city finances.
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