Partial lunar eclipse visible from UK this week: timings
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK on Friday, August 28, with around 93% of the Moon in Earth's darkest shadow at maximum.
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Arctic Circle trip: Midnight Sun, trolls and northernmost McDonald's
Clare Fitzsimons visits Tromsø, the Gateway to the Arctic, and discovers the Midnight Sun, a former NATO distillery, reindeer hot dogs and more.
UK couple 'retire' by 33 and 32 to travel world for £60 a day
Ryan and Jess Blackley, 35 and 34, left the UK with their sons, aged six and four, to travel Asia for around £60 a day, funded by rental income from their UK properties.
TUI flight to Manchester declares emergency 7700 code mid-air
TUI flight BY439 from Cape Verde diverted to East Midlands Airport after declaring squawk 7700 due to low fuel amid a security incident at Manchester Airport.
Minister tells social media firms to remove dangerous driving clips
Social media firms have been told by the Government to remove dangerous driving clips immediately after two police officers were killed when a car going the wrong way along a dual carriageway crashed into their vehicle.
Government orders TikTok to delete 'awful' A66 crash videos
The Government has told TikTok and other social media firms to remove content celebrating dangerous driving after the fatal A66 crash that killed seven, including two police officers.
London faces five days of rain and thundery showers
London is set for five days of rain and thundery showers from Thursday, ending one of England's driest summers, with the wettest day on Sunday.
Met Office meteorologist explains how to tell if it will rain
A Met Office spokesperson explains how to use hourly rainfall data in weather apps to plan around rain, and how ensemble forecasts calculate the chance of rain.
Met Office names 44 areas facing thunderstorms and heavy rain
The Met Office has named 44 UK areas facing thunderstorms and heavy rain on Wednesday, with 20-30mm possible in a few hours.
Met Office maps: 134 areas in 'explosive' thunderstorm alert
A Spanish plume system will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to 134 UK areas on Wednesday, with downpours moving north through the day.
Welsh seaside town named best in Britain - not Saundersfoot or Tenby
New Quay in Ceredigion has been named the best coastal town in the UK by Holiday Cars, beating Saundersfoot and Tenby with its wildlife, beaches and coastal path.
Silverfish: one shower task can deter them in UK bathrooms
Silverfish infestations are rising in the UK. A bathroom specialist says drying your shower and bath after use is the key task to keep them away.
Wigan King Street shut amid building fire, buses diverted
Part of King Street in Wigan town centre is closed from Rodney Street to College Avenue amid a building fire, with bus services 132, 607 and 609 diverted.
Met Office warns 134 areas face Wednesday downpours
The Met Office forecasts 134 UK areas will see rain on Wednesday as a Spanish plume brings thunderstorms, heavy downpours and above-average temperatures.
easyJet delay compensation: your rights explained
Passengers flying with easyJet may be entitled to compensation or vouchers for delays. Learn the rules, what to claim, and how to apply.
Terminally Ill Dad Urges PM: Meet Me While I Can Still Speak
Phil Newby, who has motor neurone disease, invites the Prime Minister to discuss assisted dying and palliative care before the September 11 Commons debate.
Burnham urged to make two DVSA changes to cut test backlog
Andy Burnham has been urged to make two DVSA rule changes to increase testing capacity and keep more examiners, as the UK driving test backlog may not clear until 2027.
Foreign Office warning for Norway as strikes disrupt flights
The Foreign Office warns travellers to Norway of ongoing air traffic controller strikes, causing flight disruptions, delays, and cancellations, with talks set to resume.
Scotland tops UK driving test wait times list
DVSA figures reveal the UK's longest driving test waiting times, with seven of the top 10 areas in Scotland and the national average at 17.3 weeks.
CAA urges flyers to pack rechargeable sex toys in hand luggage
The Civil Aviation Authority urges passengers to carry rechargeable adult toys in cabin baggage, citing lithium battery fire risks over security embarrassment.
Baked potatoes crispier with one simple ingredient
Adding salt to baked potatoes before baking draws out moisture, creating a crisp, crackling skin and a soft, fluffy centre, according to a lifestyle reporter's test.
Russia's Khabarovsk submarine with Poseidon torpedoes begins trials
Russia's 10,000-tonne Khabarovsk submarine, built to carry Poseidon nuclear torpedoes capable of causing tsunamis, has left port for trials in the White Sea.
What a 70% rain forecast really means, experts explain
A 70% chance of rain means a 70% probability of measurable rain at your location, not 70% of the day or area, say meteorologists.
Alvarez opens door to Arsenal move after Atletico Madrid agreement
Julian Alvarez has softened his stance on a move to Arsenal and is no longer 'completely ruling out' a transfer to north London, according to reports in Spain.
Heavy thundery rain forecast for Wales for Bank Holiday
The Met Office warns of heavy, thundery rain returning to Wales for the Bank Holiday weekend, with some areas potentially seeing 20-30mm in just a few hours.
The 10 best piers in UK seaside towns ranked – full list
From St Anne's Victorian Pier to Bournemouth's zip wire, here are the 10 best UK piers, ranked by thousands of TripAdvisor visitor reviews.
Pals smash Wales Coast Path record in 18-day, 870-mile run
Ben Wiley and Paul Zlabickas completed the 870-mile Wales Coast Path in 18 days, four hours and 59 minutes, beating the previous record by more than a day.
US officials suspect Russia sent Semtex drone to German airport
US officials suspect Russia sent a Semtex-laden drone found at a German airport on August 4. It struck a Ukrainian cargo plane but failed to detonate.
UK rain alert: Wall of rain to drench country on September 6
A barrage of rain could batter the UK from September 6, with much of the country covered by 6pm, according to WXCharts.
Jaissle fears fine after 'soft' penalty call in Liverpool draw
Matthias Jaissle says he risks Premier League fines after calling referee Stuart Attwell's late penalty decision 'really soft' in Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
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