Bank Holiday weather: Flooding and thunderstorm alerts issued
Flooding has hit parts of the West Midlands, with two yellow thunderstorm warnings in force for Thursday and an unsettled bank holiday weekend forecast.
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Lunar eclipse 2026: Exact time to see it from Liverpool
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK and Ireland in the early hours of Friday, August 28, with around 93% of the Moon in Earth's darkest shadow at maximum.
Arsenal and Liverpool hit by new UEFA Champions League draw rule
A new UEFA rule for the 2026/27 Champions League bans Arsenal from drawing Inter away and Liverpool from drawing Real Madrid at home in the league phase.
34 Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says 34 Australians are among hundreds missing after flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, as the government urgently works to confirm their welfare.
Blood Moon 2026: Met Office names best UK spots for eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon, will peak at 5.12am on Friday. The Met Office says southern and eastern England offer the best viewing chances.
Teen dies in 100ft fall from Utah hiking trail
Zachary Jacob Crandall, 16, died on August 19 after falling about 100 feet while scrambling on Devil's Castle in Alta, Utah, according to his obituary and search and rescue officials.
Rescuers Search for Missing Britons After Nepal Floods
Rescuers are searching for dozens of British nationals missing and feared dead in Nepal after flash floods killed more than 160 people, with 33 UK citizens among 403 unaccounted for.
Thunderstorm warnings for 56 counties ahead of Bank Holiday
Two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover 56 counties across England and Wales on Thursday, with up to 75mm of rain possible and a risk of rapid flooding.
Thunderstorm warnings for England, Wales before wet weekend
The Met Office has issued two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Thursday, with some areas expecting 50-75mm of rain, lightning and hail before an unsettled bank holiday weekend.
Birmingham floods: Emergency services respond to stranded cars
West Midlands Fire Service confirms six crews are dealing with significant flooding in Birmingham, with roads closed and cars stranded in floodwater.
Thunderstorm warnings issued for England and Wales
Two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover England and Wales on Thursday, with up to 75mm of rain, lightning and hail, before an unsettled bank holiday weekend.
Energy price cap could rise 9% in January, forecast says
Cornwall Insight forecasts a 9% energy price cap rise in January, following Ofgem's 4% October increase, as Uswitch urges consumers to compare fixed deals.
Japan Earthquake: 5.6-Magnitude Tremor Hits Off Sanriku
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Sanriku coast on Wednesday, days after a tremor injured 37 people. No tsunami threat was recorded.
UK shoppers warned of price hikes on coffee, rice and fruit
Brits face rising food prices as an unprecedented El Nino event, the largest since the 19th century, threatens global crops and UK weather.
UK weather to flip as 'unprecedented' El Niño develops
Britain faces a wetter, stormier autumn as an 'unprecedented' El Niño develops, the Met Office warns, with Pacific temperatures rising 3C.
Family still displaced nine months after e-scooter fire gutted home
A family-of-six from Dinas Powys remain unable to return home nearly nine months after an e-scooter exploded and gutted their house, with added travel costs reaching £3,500.
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning as flood alert issued
The Met Office has extended its yellow thunderstorm warning north-westwards to 65 areas, urging people across England and Wales to prepare for lightning strikes, power cuts, heavy rain and flooding.
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester (26.08.2026)
The Met Office has extended its yellow thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester, bringing the start time forward by one hour as 17 hours of wind and rain batter the region.
Met Office thunderstorm warnings for 21 UK areas
The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for 21 areas across the UK, with heavy rain expected to hit within hours.
London robotaxi rollout delayed, unlikely this year
London's robotaxi rollout is unlikely to happen this year due to regulatory and technical hurdles, despite Uber and Wayve's plans for a summer launch.
33 UK tourists missing in Nepal after flash floods
33 UK tourists are missing after flash floods hit Nepal, with over 400 people unaccounted for and at least 95 dead.
Brit girl, 13, among 384 missing after Nepal flash floods
Twelve British nationals, including a 13-year-old girl, and two Irish citizens are among 384 people missing after flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa region.
Storm Dolly May Form, But Not Named After Dolly Parton
A new storm could be named Dolly within days of the country legend's death, but officials stress it's a coincidence, not a tribute.
Exact time thunderstorms and heavy rain will hit Wales on Thursday
A yellow weather warning is active for most of Wales from 6am to 10pm on Thursday, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to move north across the country.
Blood Moon partial lunar eclipse over UK this week
A partial lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of 28 August, with about 90% of the Moon entering Earth's shadow, though cloud cover may obscure views in the North East.
M6 traffic: Three lanes closed after lorry fire near Walsall
Three lanes are closed on the M6 southbound near Walsall after a lorry fire, causing five miles of traffic and 30-minute delays.
Met Office verdict on UK 'blood moon' eclipse chances
The Met Office has issued its forecast for Friday's deep partial lunar eclipse, with mixed cloud cover expected. Southern and eastern England may get the best initial views, but cloud is set to build nationwide before the peak.
Exact time thunderstorms will hit Liverpool on Thursday
A yellow weather warning remains in place for Merseyside until 10pm on Thursday, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to bring disruption.
AA warned authorities over wrong-way motorway trend last year
The AA says it warned authorities last year about young motorists driving the wrong way on motorways and posting reckless actions on social media, after 12 people died in similar crashes in seven days.
Swinney 'surprised' Burnham skipping Scotland tour stop
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says he is 'surprised' Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not bring his UK listening tour to Scotland, citing energy bill concerns.
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