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King and Queen celebrate first jump winner of the season
King Charles and Queen Camilla recorded their first jump winner of the season as their horse Reaching High won at Listowel racecourse in County Kerry, Ireland.
Oxford drivers face £70 fines as traffic filters start Monday
Drivers in Oxford face new camera-enforced traffic restrictions from September 28, with £70 fines for breaches, although first-time offenders will initially receive a warning.
Met Office maps show heavy rain for 35 areas on Sunday
Met Office maps show heavy downpours hitting 35 UK areas on Sunday, with rain of 4mm an hour or more moving in from the west.
Over-65s using new 'S' sticker to warn drivers on roads
Thousands of over-65s in France are using voluntary 'S' badges to signal their age to other drivers, with 15,000 sold since 2016.
Hair dryer hack to clean radiators before autumn heating season
UK households can use a hair dryer to clean radiators before autumn, removing dust that blocks heat and raises energy bills.
Dragon Boat Race on River Tyne at Newcastle Quayside
City centre businesses competed in the NE1 Newcastle Dragon Boat Race corporate day on the River Tyne, with the main public event on Saturday.
Diesel tops £2 at Scottish forecourts as drivers warned
Hundreds of Scottish forecourts now charge over £2 per litre for diesel, with experts warning of further rises amid Middle East conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Harvest Moon 2026: UK visibility and timing explained
The Harvest Moon, the 10th full moon of 2026, will be visible in the UK tonight, peaking around 5.49pm, though rain and cloud may obscure views in many areas.
Slovenia vs Scotland: free TV and live stream details
Scotland open their UEFA Nations League campaign away to Slovenia on Saturday, September 26. The match is live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for free in the UK.
Speedway GP of Poland: Lambert's title bid, TV and stream
Robert Lambert leads the Speedway Grand Prix standings by one point going into Saturday's final round in Toruń, Poland. Here's how to watch live on TV and stream.
Ukraine strikes Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region
Ukraine's Defence Forces attacked the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, sparking a fire, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Saturday.
Oasis 2027 ticket onsale windows open as fans buy with unique codes
Oasis 2027 tour tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster for fans with unique codes, with no general sale. UK onsale windows continue today, September 26.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, causing major fire
Ukraine's military says it struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, sparking a large fire at the fuel-processing facility.
British climber, 28, dies in 200ft fall on Torrecerredo
A 28-year-old British mountaineer died after falling about 200ft while descending Torrecerredo, the highest peak in the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain, the Civil Guard confirmed.
British climber dies in 200ft fall from Spanish mountain
A 28-year-old British mountaineer died after falling about 200ft while descending from Torrecerredo, the highest peak of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain.
Safety expert calls for driving ban for over-80s in UK
A safety campaigner has called for a mandatory upper age limit for drivers, suggesting a ban 'somewhere in the 80s' due to concerns about rapid health deterioration.
Etna eruption suspends Catania flights until 4pm
Flights at Catania Airport are suspended until 4pm as Mount Etna sends a 4km-high ash cloud skyward, triggering a red aviation alert.
Mount Etna eruption halts flights at Catania airport
All flights at Catania international airport in Sicily were suspended on Saturday after Mount Etna emitted a four-kilometre-tall volcanic cloud, prompting a red code alert.
Pumpkin Festival opens at award-winning farm near Greater Manchester
Kenyon Hall Farm's Pumpkin Festival begins Saturday, September 26 with £3.95 tickets, 50 pumpkin varieties, mini wheelbarrows and games, plus weekend slots sold out.
Woman horrified after spotting giant spider in husband's video
Brooke shared a clip her husband took of her, but the couple missed a giant spider crawling on a lampshade in the background.
Blue Star ferry fire off Mykonos: 29 rescued
A Blue Star Ferries vehicle ferry caught fire off Mykonos, Greece, with all 29 people on board rescued after a huge blaze erupted on the vessel.
British climber, 28, dies in 200ft fall in northern Spain
A British climber has died after falling 200ft from Torrecerredo mountain in northern Spain. His body was found 65ft below the summit, and a French climber was also rescued.
Why I ditched travelmaxxing for freestyle Cornwall
Katie Strick swapped optimised itineraries for a plan-free Cornwall trip, discovering that anti-optimisation brought better sleep, food and joy.
Jet2 flight evacuated at Tenerife after bomb threat
A Jet2 flight from Tenerife South to London Stansted was evacuated following a reported bomb threat. Passengers reboarded after checks, and the flight landed safely at Stansted at 5.49pm.
Harry and Meghan security stance 'akin to blackmail'
Harry and Meghan face criticism over security review, with associates suggesting a US return if denied protection, described as 'akin to blackmail'.
NASA asteroid simulation sees Earth obliterated in 2027
NASA's 2019 doomsday simulation, dubbed Chodas, saw an asteroid 1,000 times stronger than the Hiroshima bomb obliterate New York in 2027, with scientists failing to save an entire city.
NASA 2019 simulation saw asteroid destroy New York in 2027
A 2019 NASA simulation, named Chodas, imagined an asteroid fragment striking New York in 2027 after a deflection attempt broke the space rock apart, leading to humanity's extinction.
UK lists three things to do 'straight away' in a nuclear emergency
The UK Government has issued three urgent steps to take in a radiation emergency: go inside, stay inside, and tune in. Officials say a nuclear attack is not referenced in the guidance, but the advice applies to any radiation incident.
Remove this item from your car in September to cut fuel costs
Removing bike racks, roof boxes and clutter can slash fuel costs as temperatures drop. Motoring expert Dale Gillespie from Iron Offroad explains how.
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