Brit kids injured in Turkey steam room door explosion
Two brothers were left covered in cuts after a steam room door suddenly shattered at their Turkish hotel, with Jet2Holidays later paying £7,000 compensation following a legal claim.
Category : Weather
Expert advice for flight cancellations due to European wildfires
Travel expert Manuela Savoca of Transfeero outlines six key steps for holidaymakers whose flights are disrupted by European wildfires, from rebooking strategies to keeping receipts for potential reimbursement.
Lewes train derailment may have been caused by heatwave
A train derailment in East Sussex that left two people seriously injured may have been caused by the heatwave, experts have revealed.
Granddad makes €400 selling spare eclipse glasses in Menorca
Andrew Rhodes, 63, sold 50 pairs of eclipse glasses in Menorca, making €400, covering his flight and funding a family meal.
Met Office: Weekend heat to ease after 38.1C peak
After the UK's fifth hottest day on record, the Met Office says temperatures will freshen over the weekend, with rain forecast early next week.
DWP confirms early August 2026 benefit payments for millions
Millions of UK households will receive benefits and pensions early, on August 28, instead of August 31, 2026, due to the bank holiday, the DWP has confirmed.
Columbus' Santa María replica docks at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock
A replica of Christopher Columbus' Nao Santa María has docked at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock, open to visitors until August 25 as part of a European tour.
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace
NATO jets scrambled and shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace near Russia, likely redirected by Russian electromagnetic warfare amid a Ukrainian strike on Ust-Luga.
Met Office names 15 areas facing rain on Saturday (14.08.2026)
Met Office maps show a drizzly start to Saturday across parts of the UK, with showers expected in Scotland and coastal English areas. Southern regions will largely escape the rain.
Met Office names 25 areas facing heavy rain on Monday
Met Office maps show heavy rain hitting 25 areas across the UK on Monday, with fresher conditions replacing the recent heatwave.
Met Office maps show rain in 10 UK regions as heatwave ends
Thunderstorms are set to soak the UK, with up to an inch of rain forecast. The Met Office maps show 10 regions will get wet on Friday, ending the fifth heatwave.
Engine blade shattered Ryanair window, man sucked toward hole
US investigators say an engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight from Greece, shattering a window and nearly sucking a passenger out. Bird remains found in engine.
Wales Live: Mixed Weather, A470 Fire Closure
Wales sees hot sunny south, rain in north; A470 closed due to serious fire in Rhayader area on Friday, August 14.
Ministry claims Bible's end times signs are unfolding
Lamb & Lion Ministries says the Balfour Declaration, Israel's creation, and modern tech are signs the apocalypse is near, but the claims are disputed.
Bamburgh named Britain's best seaside town for 2026
Bamburgh in Northumberland has been named Britain's best seaside holiday spot for 2026, scoring 84% in a national consumer survey, praised for its scenery, beach, and peace and quiet.
Man in four-day coma after spider bite in UK
A UK man was left in a four-day coma after a spider bite led to necrotising fasciitis, sepsis, and the threat of amputation, but he and his wife transformed their health afterward.
UK updates Maldives travel advice amid Middle East disruption
The FCDO warns that Middle East disruption, including airspace closures and cancellations, could affect flights to the Maldives. Travellers are urged to check with airlines and insurers.
Top holiday spots to watch the 2027 'eclipse of the century'
The 2027 total solar eclipse, dubbed the 'eclipse of the century,' will cross southern Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. Here are four top destinations to catch it.
Engine part shattered Ryanair window and sucked man from plane
US investigators say an engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight, shattering a window and sucking a man's head out before passengers pulled him back.
UK heatwave to end as cold blast brings 4C lows to 39 counties
Temperatures across the UK are set to plunge by August 23, with lows of 4C in Scotland and northern England, ending the current heatwave.
Hiker shares 'most incredible' 10-mile walk with 10 waterfalls
Hiker Dan Butler shares a 10-mile route in Brecon Beacons combining three trails to pass 10 waterfalls, calling it one of the most incredible walks in South Wales.
Met Office maps show heavy rain in 10 UK regions on Friday
Thunderstorms are set to soak most of the UK on Friday as forecasters believe up to an inch of rain will fall. The Met Office predicts 10 regions will see wet weather.
Keep Bananas Fresh for 2 Weeks: Simple Storage Tip
Bananas stay fresh up to two weeks if kept on a worktop, not in a bowl or bag. Wrap stems to slow ripening. Overripe ones are great for smoothies.
Met Office says when rain will end UK's 38C heatwave
The Met Office has forecast rain and thunderstorms for parts of the UK after record temperatures hit 38.1C, with drought conditions persisting.
National Trust warns beach-goers to avoid Formby dunes
The National Trust has warned visitors to avoid Formby beach after a wildfire scorched the dunes, saying the ground will stay hot for days.
Formby Beach Fire: Scorched Ground Hot for Days
National Trust warns visitors to avoid scorched Formby dunes after a significant fire, as ground stays hot for days. Six fire engines tackled the blaze.
Tourists evacuated by boat as wildfires rage in Greece
Hundreds of tourists were evacuated by sea in Greece as wildfires threatened Halkidiki beaches, with over 480 people rescued in small boats.
UK heavy rain: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued
Heavy rain is forecast across the UK after scorching temperatures, with the Met Office issuing a yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland. WXCharts maps show rain hitting 17 regions, bringing relief from the heat.
When will it rain in Merseyside? Forecast shows change
Cooler, wetter weather is set to arrive in Merseyside next week, with light rain forecast for Monday, August 17, after a scorching week of heat.
Turkey boat fire: 115 leap into sea to escape blaze
A boat with 115 aboard caught fire off Turkey's coast, forcing passengers to leap into the sea. Passing boats and Coast Guard rescued all, with 11 treated for smoke inhalation.
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