Nepal floods: 384 tourists missing including 12 Brits
Flash floods in Nepal have left 384 tourists missing, including 12 Britons, after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered devastation in Rasuwa and Bhotekoshi.
Category : Weather
Tarragona hailstorm kills birds, floods city, sparks 1,000 calls
A freak hailstorm in Tarragona, Spain, dropped golf ball-sized ice, killing dozens of birds, flooding streets, and triggering more than 1,000 emergency calls.
Freshers warned over drink spiking as students urged to act quickly
University freshers are being warned about drink spiking risks as more than two million students start courses, with campaigners urging vigilance and quick action.
Coroner warns of open water dangers after teen's lake death
A coroner has warned about the dangers of swimming in open water after 15-year-old Declan Sawyer drowned in a lake in Lincoln during the UK's first heatwave of the year.
Nepal floods: Hundreds feared dead as villages swept away
Hundreds are feared dead after massive floods swept through Nepalese villages, destroying homes and damaging major infrastructure.
Santa Express returns to Weardale Railway for Christmas 2026
Weardale Railway's Santa Express returns for Christmas 2026 from Nov 28, with 10% early-bird tickets until Aug 31. Golden tickets £33, VIP from £43.
A19 oil spillage closes three lanes near Norton
An oil spillage on the A19 southbound near Norton has closed three lanes, causing traffic build-up from the A1027 to Wolviston services, with police on scene.
Golf Villa Rentals Ltd ceases trading; ABTA urges action
Golf Villa Rentals Ltd, a UK-based golf package holiday firm, ceased trading on August 18, 2026. ABTA advises customers with bookings to contact Evolution Insurance Company Ltd for claims.
Virgin Atlantic jet in near-miss with drone over UK
A Virgin Atlantic plane came within 16ft of hitting a drone flying at 5,500ft, nearly 14 times the legal limit, after departing Heathrow for Johannesburg.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 74 areas Thursday
The Met Office has issued an updated Yellow thunderstorm warning for Thursday, covering 74 areas across the UK, with heavy rain and frequent lightning expected from 6am to 10pm.
Manchester Airport flight delays: full list for August 26
Manchester Airport flights delayed on Wednesday, August 26, include SunExpress, easyJet and Ryanair services; no cancellations reported so far.
Met Office maps: 14 UK areas facing heavy rain on Saturday
Met Office weather maps show heavy rain moving across large parts of the UK on Saturday, August 29, with 14 areas forecast to see downpours throughout the day.
Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for 65 areas
The Met Office has updated its yellow thunderstorm warning for Wednesday, covering 65 areas as heavy rain is set to hit the UK.
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for more areas
The Met Office has extended its thunderstorm warning for today, with more regions told to gather essentials as parts of England and Wales face lightning strikes and power cuts.
UK salmon warning: 'rock salmon' is actually shark, shoppers told
Shoppers are urged to check salmon labels carefully, as 'rock salmon' is a commercial name for small shark species, not salmon, with separate NHS advice.
Met Office issues 16-hour power cut warning for 70 areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday, August 27, covering areas from northern England to London, with possible power cuts and travel disruption.
Grimsby earthquake: 2.2 magnitude tremor hits as residents feel 'shake'
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, on Tuesday evening, with residents in Cleethorpes and surrounding areas reporting shakes and rumbles shortly before 7.50pm.
Barcelona Airport Strike: Brits Warned of September Disruption
British travellers heading to Barcelona this September face possible flight and baggage disruption as groundforce workers' indefinite strike enters its third week.
FIA statement as Hamilton apologises after Dutch GP
FIA releases statement after Lewis Hamilton apologises for radio comments made during the Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris won.
TUI crew urges travellers to photograph every room before leaving
TUI cabin crew member Faye Whittaker advises holidaymakers to photograph every room before leaving home to avoid stress, plus four other checks.
Fuel price rise under Burnham linked to international events
A correction: the rise in fuel prices as Andy Burnham becomes PM is due to international events, not policy changes.
2.2 quake hits Grimsby, startling residents
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Grimsby on Tuesday evening, with residents in the east coast town and nearby Cleethorpes reporting sudden shakes and rumbles.
2.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Grimsby and Cleethorpes
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Grimsby in Lincolnshire on Tuesday evening, with residents in Cleethorpes and nearby areas reporting shakes and rumbles.
Met Office September heatwave verdict: hottest areas named
The Met Office says short-lived warm spells are possible in September, especially in the south, though no formal heatwave has been forecast.
UK weather maps turn red as temperatures to rocket to 28C
WXCharts forecasts September 9 as hottest day with 28C in south-east England, while 17 counties could see 27C or more.
Greater Manchester forecast as two thunderstorm warnings issued
Two Met Office yellow thunderstorm warnings cover Greater Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rain and potential flooding expected.
Half of UK landline users unaware of switch-off deadline
Nearly half of UK landline users don't understand what they need to do before the analogue phone network is switched off by January 2027, a new poll has found.
Met Office names 14 areas facing heavy rain on Friday
The Met Office has named 14 UK areas facing heavy rain on Friday, August 28, following two days of thunderstorms and yellow weather warnings.
Earthquake hits Grimsby as residents report shaking homes
A 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck Grimsby, Lincolnshire, just before 7.50pm yesterday, with residents in nearby Cleethorpes and surrounding areas also feeling the tremor.
M62 closed near Greater Manchester after offal spillage
A slip road on the M62 near Greater Manchester closed after an offal spillage, causing rush-hour congestion and requiring specialist cleaning.
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