Aldi 99p Gazpacho Soup Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
Aldi is launching a 99p Fiesta Red Gazpacho Soup on August 27 as part of its Taste of Spain range, with research suggesting regular consumption can reduce high blood pressure risk by 27%.
Category : Weather
FCDO warns Brits to carry extra documents for EU trips
Brits are advised by the Foreign Office to carry two travel documents when heading to the EU, or risk being denied entry to a European country.
Weekly prosecutions for wrong-way motorway driving revealed
A motorist is prosecuted every week for driving the wrong way on motorways, with 31 drivers charged in 30 weeks. Cases include reversing and U-turns near high-speed traffic.
Deprived children most at risk of drowning, data shows
New research shows children from deprived backgrounds are most at risk of drowning, prompting calls for a national prevention strategy and a dedicated water safety minister.
Isles of Scilly named UK's friendliest place in new index
The Isles of Scilly, 28 miles off Cornwall, have been named the friendliest place in the UK, with 95.4% saying different backgrounds get on well.
Met Office issues El Nino warning as UK set for unprecedented weather
The Met Office warns of an unprecedented El Nino, with 2027 likely to be the hottest year on record and the UK facing wetter, stormier conditions.
Bus crashes into plane wing at Brazil airport during boarding
A Gol Airlines Boeing 737 Max was grounded at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport after a bus collided with its winglet during passenger boarding. The aircraft was taken out of service for inspection, and another plane was assigned to the flight.
Passport Office warns against travelling with reported lost passports
HM Passport Office has warned travellers not to use passports previously reported lost or stolen, saying they are cancelled and could disrupt trips.
Hand luggage only: expert's tip to 'escape' airport queues
Travel specialist Chelsea advises holidaymakers to fly hand luggage only, skipping baggage drop and reclaim queues to save time and money on fees.
Nasa reveals SkyFall helicopters to hunt for ice on Mars
Nasa has released a new artist's impression of three SkyFall helicopters searching for hidden ice beneath the Martian surface, scheduled to launch in late 2028.
Notting Hill Carnival: Thunderstorms Predicted Over Bank Holiday
BBC Weather forecasts thunderstorms and rain for Notting Hill Carnival over the August bank holiday weekend, with potential disruption to Europe's largest street festival.
Air France Pilot's Final Words Before 2009 Crash Killing 228
In June 2009, an Air France A330 crashed into the Atlantic, killing all 228 on board. The cockpit recording captured the pilot's desperate final words: "I don't have control of the aeroplane at all!"
Met Office names 79 UK counties facing heavy rain next Tuesday
The Met Office has named 79 UK counties that will see heavy rain on Tuesday, August 25, as thunderstorms move from south to north.
79 UK Counties Face Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Tuesday
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across 79 UK counties on Tuesday, August 25, bringing much-needed precipitation after months of heatwaves and drought.
79 UK Counties Face Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms on Tuesday
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms for 79 UK counties on Tuesday, August 25, bringing much-needed precipitation after months of heatwaves and drought.
Met Office: 79 UK Counties Face Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
The Met Office forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms for 79 UK counties on Tuesday, August 25, as wet weather spreads north after months of heatwaves and drought.
Creamfields 2026 Weather: Met Office and BBC Showers
Creamfields 2026 returns to Daresbury from August 27-30. Met Office and BBC Weather forecast showers and possible thundery rain for the festival weekend.
UK weather maps show 30C heat returning to seven counties next week
Temperatures could reach 30C again next week in seven English counties, according to weather forecasting models, with the Met Office predicting possible hot spells in the south.
UK weather maps turn volcanic red as temperatures hit 26C
UK weather maps show 26C temperatures set to hit the southeast next week, with the warmest counties including Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
Major 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Peruvian City of Coracora
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck 35km from Coracora, Peru, on August 20, 2026. Stunned tourists captured dust rising from mountains in Ayacucho valley. No injuries reported yet.
Peru Earthquake: 7.2 Tremors Rock Ica as City Shakes
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Peru, with the city of Ica experiencing the full force of the tremors.
UK weather maps show 30C in 7 counties next week
Weather forecasting models suggest temperatures could reach 30C in seven English counties next week, as the Met Office warns 'short-lived warm or hot spells are possible'.
Lufthansa 747 declares emergency over UK, diverts to Glasgow
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flight LH430 from Frankfurt to Chicago declared an emergency at 33,000ft over Scotland, diverting to Glasgow due to a medical incident on board.
North Korea launches missiles after Trump's drill reduction
North Korea fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, hours after the US scaled back joint drills with Seoul.
Met Office Forecasts 7C in Greater Manchester as Temperatures Drop
Temperatures will fall to 7C in parts of Greater Manchester by Sunday morning, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected across northern England and Wales, the Met Office says.
Orange Warning for Mallorca as Thunderstorms and 39C Hit
An orange weather warning has been issued for Mallorca as thunderstorms, 60mph winds and temperatures up to 39C threaten the island, with conditions expected to continue into Friday.
Sydney air traffic controllers warn of collision risk after airspace redesign
Air traffic controllers at Sydney airport have warned federal safety regulators of 'grave concerns' about airspace changes, likening the situation to the months before a deadly Washington DC crash.
Romanian fighter jets destroy explosive sea drone near gas platform
Romanian F-16 fighter jets destroyed an explosive-laden marine drone a few hundred metres from the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea on August 20, 2026.
Air ambulance called to Kirkby after man found unresponsive
A man in his 60s was found unresponsive at a business premises in Kirkby, prompting an air ambulance response. Emergency services attended the scene off Arbour Lane just before 2.30pm on Thursday, August 20.
Tromso vs Brighton: Conference League Play-Off TV and Live Stream
Brighton face Tromso in the UEFA Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The match is available exclusively on SolidSport, with radio coverage on talkSPORT 2 and BBC Radio Sussex.
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