Pilot survives Brazil plane crash after mid-air fire
A 29-year-old pilot survived after his plane burst into flames mid-air and crashed in Brazil. Bystanders pulled him from the wreckage, and he was taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation.
Category : Warnings
Met Office flooding warning for 73 UK areas on Thursday
The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms could bring flooding and travel disruption to 73 UK areas on Thursday, with yellow weather warnings in force.
Crews battle fire near Scots caravan park for second day
Fire crews remain at West Beach Caravan Park in Elgin after a blaze broke out on Tuesday, with four appliances still dampening hotspots.
Charity warns of tough winter as energy price cap rises in October
Ofgem's October energy price cap rise to £1,723 will add £60 to average bills, prompting Advice Direct Scotland to warn household budgets are under huge pressure.
Met Office urges 73 areas to prepare emergency kit for Thursday
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Thursday covering 73 areas in England and Wales, with up to 75mm of rain possible and advice to prepare an emergency flood kit.
Creamfields 2026: thundery showers forecast for festival weekend
Creamfields 2026 faces heavy rain and thunderstorms over its four days, with Met Office warnings of localised flooding and travel disruption.
Avocado storage hack: Lemons keep fruit ripe for five weeks
Storing avocados in the fridge with a lemon keeps them perfectly ripe for over five weeks, a homemaking tip reveals, beating the risky water method.
Nepal avalanche flash floods kill 8, hundreds missing
At least eight people died and hundreds, including British nationals, are missing after an avalanche-triggered flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday, with 384 tourists unaccounted for.
Nepal floods: 384 tourists missing, including Brits
At least eight people died and 384 tourists, including 12 Britons, are missing after flash floods swept Nepal's Bhotekoshi River on Wednesday.
Grimsby Earthquake: 2.2-Magnitude Tremor Shakes Town
A 2.2-magnitude earthquake hit Grimsby on Tuesday evening, shaking houses and rumbling buildings. The epicentre was three miles south of the town, at a depth of 5km.
Freshers warned over drink spiking as students urged to act quickly
University freshers are being warned about drink spiking risks as more than two million students start courses, with campaigners urging vigilance and quick action.
A19 oil spillage closes three lanes near Norton
An oil spillage on the A19 southbound near Norton has closed three lanes, causing traffic build-up from the A1027 to Wolviston services, with police on scene.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for 74 areas Thursday
The Met Office has issued an updated Yellow thunderstorm warning for Thursday, covering 74 areas across the UK, with heavy rain and frequent lightning expected from 6am to 10pm.
Met Office maps: 14 UK areas facing heavy rain on Saturday
Met Office weather maps show heavy rain moving across large parts of the UK on Saturday, August 29, with 14 areas forecast to see downpours throughout the day.
Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for 65 areas
The Met Office has updated its yellow thunderstorm warning for Wednesday, covering 65 areas as heavy rain is set to hit the UK.
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for more areas
The Met Office has extended its thunderstorm warning for today, with more regions told to gather essentials as parts of England and Wales face lightning strikes and power cuts.
UK salmon warning: 'rock salmon' is actually shark, shoppers told
Shoppers are urged to check salmon labels carefully, as 'rock salmon' is a commercial name for small shark species, not salmon, with separate NHS advice.
Met Office issues 16-hour power cut warning for 70 areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday, August 27, covering areas from northern England to London, with possible power cuts and travel disruption.
Grimsby earthquake: 2.2 magnitude tremor hits as residents feel 'shake'
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, on Tuesday evening, with residents in Cleethorpes and surrounding areas reporting shakes and rumbles shortly before 7.50pm.
Barcelona Airport Strike: Brits Warned of September Disruption
British travellers heading to Barcelona this September face possible flight and baggage disruption as groundforce workers' indefinite strike enters its third week.
Fuel price rise under Burnham linked to international events
A correction: the rise in fuel prices as Andy Burnham becomes PM is due to international events, not policy changes.
2.2 quake hits Grimsby, startling residents
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Grimsby on Tuesday evening, with residents in the east coast town and nearby Cleethorpes reporting sudden shakes and rumbles.
Met Office September heatwave verdict: hottest areas named
The Met Office says short-lived warm spells are possible in September, especially in the south, though no formal heatwave has been forecast.
UK weather maps turn red as temperatures to rocket to 28C
WXCharts forecasts September 9 as hottest day with 28C in south-east England, while 17 counties could see 27C or more.
Half of UK landline users unaware of switch-off deadline
Nearly half of UK landline users don't understand what they need to do before the analogue phone network is switched off by January 2027, a new poll has found.
Met Office names 14 areas facing heavy rain on Friday
The Met Office has named 14 UK areas facing heavy rain on Friday, August 28, following two days of thunderstorms and yellow weather warnings.
M62 closed near Greater Manchester after offal spillage
A slip road on the M62 near Greater Manchester closed after an offal spillage, causing rush-hour congestion and requiring specialist cleaning.
London thunderstorm warning: Yellow alert as rain sweeps capital
A yellow thunderstorm warning remains in force for London until 10pm Wednesday, with heavy rain and possible surface flooding forecast across much of England.
CAA: flyers can claim up to £520 for flight delays
The Civil Aviation Authority has reminded passengers that flights delayed by three hours or more could qualify for compensation of up to £520, depending on the distance of the route.
UK households urged to bleed radiators before September
UK households are urged to bleed radiators before September to cut heating costs. The simple task can restore efficiency and reduce energy bills when autumn arrives.
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