UK households urged to unplug lamps as thunderstorms hit
UK households are urged to unplug non-essential appliances like lamps as thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected across several parts of the UK on Sunday.
Category : Warnings
Russia map shows England strike targets as Moscow warns UK
A Russian politician warned Moscow has plans to strike England "very painfully" if certain lines are crossed, as a TV map showed five potential UK target areas.
Drunk Wasps Set to Bring Sting in the Tail of Summer
Record heatwaves have led to swarms of drunk wasps feeding on fermented fruit, making them angrier than usual. Experts urge caution and warn of severe allergic reactions.
Reading Festival fans brave rain and mud as storms hit UK
Tens of thousands of festivalgoers at Reading, Leeds and other festivals faced heavy rain and muddy fields as a Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning remained in force until 9pm.
Drivers told to make MOT check on bank holiday Monday
Motorists are urged to check their MOT expiry this bank holiday Monday ahead of September's new '76' number plate and potential used car deals.
Martin Lewis warns of 3.6% energy price cap rise from October 1
Martin Lewis has highlighted "bad news" as Ofgem's energy price cap rises 3.6% from October 1, with rates nearly 17% higher than April.
Jet2: Power banks and e-cigarettes must be in hand luggage
Jet2 reminds passengers that power banks and e-cigarettes must be carried in hand luggage, not hold baggage, and placed under the seat in front.
Met Office warns of thunder risk in Liverpool as autumn nears
Merseyside faces a risk of thunder on Sunday as unsettled weather continues, with September temperatures expected to settle near seasonal norms.
UK drivers face £300 fine for overloading cars this Bank Holiday
Motorists risk a £300 fine and three penalty points for overloading their vehicles this Bank Holiday weekend, with penalties on a sliding scale based on how much the car exceeds its weight limit.
Birmingham 20mph plan faces 83% opposition in new poll
A BirminghamLive poll shows 83% of readers want speed limits retained, as Birmingham City Council considers 20mph limits on almost every road in the city.
Festivalgoers Brave Rain and Mud as Thunderstorm Warning Issued
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in force as Reading, Leeds and other festivalgoers are hit by showers and mud, with low pressure pushing eastwards.
New York, Nepal, Tibet Disasters: Global Impact
New York, Nepal, and Tibet face simultaneous disasters, with severe weather and earthquakes causing widespread damage and urgent response efforts.
Pakistan's Nostradamus predicts 2026 asteroid apocalypse
Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi, known as Pakistan's Nostradamus, predicted in his 2000 book that a comet or asteroid will end all life on Earth in 2026.
Reading Festival Flood Warnings as Rain Soaks Bank Holiday Crowds
Flood warnings are in place at Reading Festival as torrential rain drenches thousands of fans, with more wet weather forecast across the Bank Holiday weekend.
When rain will stop in Manchester during Pride 2026
Met Office maps show heavy rain in Manchester easing around 6pm-9pm on Saturday during Pride 2026, with showers returning from 9pm and Sunday afternoon.
Migrants invading Britain – Labour and leftie judiciary doing all they can to destroy UK
Human rights chiefs say Britain isn't generous enough to migrants, despite benefits and free healthcare, as one migrant a minute is granted the right to stay.
Vapers warned never to leave device on car dashboard
Experts warn leaving a vape on a car dashboard in hot weather can trigger a lithium battery explosion, with UK vape fires rising from 89 in 2020 to 399 in 2024.
UK households warned over overnight charging fire risk
Leaving devices on charge overnight with the wrong charger can cause lithium-ion batteries to overheat and catch fire, increasing house fire risk and potentially voiding insurance claims.
Met Office Yellow Storm Warning: 42 Areas Told to Prepare Flood Kits
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for southern and central England and parts of Wales, with heavy thundery showers expected to bring flooding, power cuts and travel disruption this afternoon.
Yellow thunderstorm warning as festivals face more rain
The Met Office has issued a new yellow warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms across parts of England and Wales, with festivalgoers at Reading and Leeds likely to see more wet weather on Saturday.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for Wales as 14 areas hit
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Wales covering 14 areas from midday Saturday until 9pm, with heavy rain, hail and lightning expected.
Met Office 9-hour thunderstorm warning for 43 UK areas
The Met Office has issued a 9-hour yellow thunderstorm warning covering 43 locations across the UK on Saturday, with heavy rain expected.
DVLA cancels 140,000 licences over medical conditions
More than 140,000 driving licences were cancelled, refused or surrendered in two years after the DVLA was notified about medical conditions, new figures show.
Alan Titchmarsh: Stop Watering Your Lawn This Month
Alan Titchmarsh urges UK gardeners to stop watering lawns during the heatwave, warning it encourages growth demanding more water. He advises focusing on flowering plants instead.
UK team heads to Nepal as flood death toll tops 600
Nepal's flood death toll has reached 616, with nearly 2,500 missing, as a UK rapid deployment team arrives in Kathmandu to support British nationals.
Drivers face £70 fine for not noticing two-word road sign
Around 84% of UK drivers don't know what a bus gate is, risking £70 fines. One Preston bus gate has generated £3.7m in fines since June 2024.
Australians missing in Nepal floods: what we know
More than 40 Australians are among almost 2,500 people missing after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border, including an 11-year-old child and an ADF member.
Rescuers find 'nothing but ruins' at Gyirong border crossing
A Chinese rescue team reached the devastated Gyirong border crossing, finding 'nothing but ruins,' as Nepal and China continue arduous rescue operations in the flood-hit Himalayas.
Drivers warned to remove common items or risk MOT failure
Tyre experts warn that everyday items like clutter, dirty plates, and trapped seatbelts can cause MOT failures or refusals under DVSA guidelines.
Met Office names 66 counties facing heavy rain on Saturday
The Met Office has warned that 66 counties in England and Wales face heavy rain on Saturday, with showers expected to turn thundery in southern and central areas.
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