London finally gets heavy rain after record dry spell
London has seen its first heavy rain in weeks, with up to 32mm per hour falling overnight and more showers forecast, bringing relief to the drought-hit capital.
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Best Spots to Watch 2027 Total Solar Eclipse, Not 2090
The next total solar eclipse is on August 2, 2027, with top viewing in Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. Luxor, Egypt, may see the longest totality at around six minutes.
Liverpool's five Bradley Barcola alternatives
Liverpool may move on from Bradley Barcola. Five top wingers, including Gabriel Martinelli and Nico Williams, are available as alternatives before deadline day.
Hosepipe ban hits Wessex Water customers for first time in 50 years
Wessex Water's 1.4 million customers face a hosepipe ban from Tuesday, the first in 50 years, as rain finally arrives but brings flood risk.
FCDO Issues Summer Travel Warning for Group Holidays
The Foreign Office has issued a warning for anyone travelling abroad, advising groups to stick together and highlighting the dangers of methanol poisoning in alcohol.
Six places to see 'next' solar eclipse in 2027 - not 2090
The next total solar eclipse is on August 2, 2027, visible from southern Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East, with Luxor, Egypt seeing six minutes of totality.
Drivers warned over 'wholly in a bay' rules as motorist faces £100 charge
A driver received a £100 parking charge for touching a white line in a Hartlepool cinema car park, highlighting strict 'wholly within the bay' rules that can penalize motorists for any contact with bay markings.
Pilot's wife warns against wearing white and denim on planes
A pilot's wife and seasoned traveller advises against wearing white clothing, jumpsuits, and stiff denim on flights, citing stains, discomfort, and health risks like DVT.
Swinney urged to back Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields
John Swinney faces calls to publicly support the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields, with industry leaders saying the Scottish Parliament should back Scotland's workers.
NASA releases new Tarantula Nebula image from three telescopes
NASA has released a breathtaking composite image of the Tarantula Nebula, combining data from the James Webb Space Telescope, Chandra Observatory and Hubble.
Europe's Maldives rank higher than actual Maldives for world's 50 best beaches
Ksamil, Albania, outranks the Maldives in the world's 50 best beaches list, taking 19th spot while Dhigura Beach ranks 22nd. Albania is an emerging hotspot for Brits.
Russia sends missile warship near NATO island after UK threat
Russia has deployed the Admiral Kasatonov frigate, armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles, near the German island of Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea, escalating tensions with NATO.
Met Office names 52 areas facing thunderstorms on Wednesday
The Met Office has forecast heavy thunderstorms for 52 UK areas on Wednesday, with cooler temperatures following extreme heat. The warning covers parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Farming minister 'felt faint' at sight of beef, claims farmer
Stephen Morgan reportedly felt faint after seeing beef in a cold storage unit, but he denies fainting and blames temperature change. The minister was on a farm tour following his appointment by PM Andy Burnham.
Nedeljkovic Rangers loan details revealed
Kosta Nedeljkovic is set to join Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with a £4million obligation to buy if he makes a certain number of appearances.
Disabled people to get 24/7 free bus travel from April
Disabled people in England will get 24/7 free bus travel from next April, Andy Burnham is to announce, removing all time limits on passes.
Northumberland wildfire warning after barbecue bin fire
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service warns of wildfire risk after a disposable barbecue left in a bin caused a fire at Alnmouth beach. Residents urged to pack picnics, not barbecues, as temperatures remain high.
Withington water main bursts again after repair
A repaired water main on Birchington Road in Withington burst for a second time, leaving residents with a 'bubbling mountain spring' effect. United Utilities says no impact to customers.
Met Office issues 14-day heatwave forecast for September
The Met Office forecasts a possible late-season heatwave in southern UK from August 30 to September 13, with warmer-than-normal conditions likely as drought persists.
Brit newlyweds die in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos
A British couple have reportedly died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos, with the fireball caught on camera.
US Navy destroyer adrift for four days after power loss
The USS Benfold lost power after an engineering casualty, leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioning for four days in the South China Sea.
Met Office gives strong indication of heatwave in London in September
London could see another heatwave in September, with the Met Office long-range forecast suggesting a chance of late-season hot spells, especially in the south.
Helicopter crash kills three on Greek island of Sifnos
Three people died after a private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, sparking a fire in the Tholos area, authorities confirmed.
Three dead after helicopter crash on Greek island Sifnos
Three people died when a private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, sparking a fire near homes. Three bodies were recovered, but identities and cause are unconfirmed.
Tourist dies after lightning strike on Mount Etna
A 29-year-old American tourist from Kansas died after being struck by lightning on Sicily's Mount Etna. He was found in cardiac arrest and later declared dead at a hospital in Catania.
Three killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos
Three people died after a helicopter crash sparked a fire on Sifnos, Greece. Emergency services responded to the incident near Tholos, with three bodies recovered.
Drought: Burnham may ban window cleaning and private pools
Andy Burnham is reportedly considering strict water restrictions, including banning window cleaning and private pools, despite forecast rain. Reservoir levels remain dangerously low.
Three dead in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos
At least three people died when a helicopter crashed and burst into flames on the Greek island of Sifnos shortly after take-off on Monday evening.
Two die in Greek island wildfires; 500 evacuated
Two people died and 500 were evacuated from Salamina after twin wildfires near Athens. FCDO issues safety advice for British travellers.
Capsized boat missing near River Tyne mouth sparks warning
A 14ft cabin cruiser capsized near the River Tyne mouth on August 15; crew rescued, but the vessel is lost and may be submerged, posing a navigation hazard.
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