Met Office warns of rain and thunderstorms over bank holiday
The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UK this bank holiday weekend, with 134 areas forecast to be soaked as summer ends unsettled.
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Destructive tornado hits southern France, threat to life
A destructive tornado posing a threat to life swept through the Aude department south of Carcassonne on August 24, destroying houses in Pomas and injuring no reported victims.
Tornado Hits Aude, France: Rare Event Caught on Camera
A rare tornado struck the Aude region in France this afternoon, an area popular with British expats and tourists, prompting an orange alert.
Norwich Airport to close Friday as air traffic staff strike
Norwich Airport will shut down on Friday 28 August with all commercial and offshore helicopter flights cancelled due to a 24-hour strike by Prospect union air traffic control staff.
Tornadoes hit US north-east; UK sees stormy weather
A tornado in Nassau County, New York, and another in Dover, Delaware, caused damage and power cuts. The UK faces thundery rain, while a strong El Niño develops.
Gary mayor: 12 days without power 'unacceptable' after storm
Gary, Indiana's mayor says it is 'unacceptable' that thousands remain without power 12 days after a derecho. Outages dropped to 10,187 by Monday.
‘Parisians out!’ Why the French have had enough of French tourists
Graffiti and scratched cars in Finistère mark a backlash against Parisian tourists, whose numbers have trebled local populations in some Breton villages this summer.
Boiling Water Kills Weeds Permanently, Expert Says
Boiling water kills weeds at the root, preventing regrowth without chemicals. The Two Minute Gardener recommends this free method for patios, gravel, and bricks.
UK to see 94% partial lunar eclipse this Friday morning
A partial lunar eclipse will turn 94% of the moon red over the UK on Friday morning, visible without protective glasses, with the maximum at 5:12am.
Met Office maps show date Greater Manchester could see thunderstorms
Met Office maps reveal when heavy downpours and thunderstorms could hit Greater Manchester and north west England this week, as drought conditions persist across the UK.
Thunderstorms to hit UK as 134 areas face heavy rain
The UK is bracing for its 'most explosive weather phenomenon' as widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain are predicted to hit 134 areas within 48 hours.
Triple lock 'gap narrowing' warning for state pensioners
A pensions expert warns the gap between earnings growth and inflation is narrowing, making next year's state pension triple lock increase uncertain ahead of key data dates.
Met Office: September could bring hot spells after wet start
The Met Office says September could bring hot spells, especially in the south, after an unsettled start with rain, strong winds and thunderstorms.
Scots urged to set alarms for partial lunar eclipse on 28 August
Skywatchers across Scotland are urged to set alarms for a partial lunar eclipse on Friday 28 August, visible across the UK with 93 per cent of the Moon in shadow at its peak.
Marseille Airport Chaos: 21 Flights Delayed as Critical System Fails
Marseille Provence Airport faced major disruption on Saturday as a critical weather system failure delayed, diverted, and cancelled dozens of flights.
Manchester Airport flight delays list: Monday, 24 August
Manchester Airport has reported nine delayed flights as of 10.30am on Monday, 24 August, with no cancellations so far. July was its second busiest month ever.
Three Earthquakes Hit Costa Rica in Under 20 Minutes
Three earthquakes struck Costa Rica in less than 20 minutes this morning, with strong shaking waking people in different areas of the country.
Met Office Bank Holiday: Showers and Thunderstorms for Liverpool
The Met Office forecasts heavy showers and possible thunderstorms for Liverpool over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures around 19C to 20C.
Met Office forecasts possible hot spells in September
The Met Office long-range forecast says September may bring short-lived warm or hot spells, especially in the south, with changeable conditions and above-average rainfall.
Partial lunar eclipse visible from UK this week: timings
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK on Friday, August 28, with around 93% of the Moon in Earth's darkest shadow at maximum.
TUI flight to Manchester declares emergency 7700 code mid-air
TUI flight BY439 from Cape Verde diverted to East Midlands Airport after declaring squawk 7700 due to low fuel amid a security incident at Manchester Airport.
Minister tells social media firms to remove dangerous driving clips
Social media firms have been told by the Government to remove dangerous driving clips immediately after two police officers were killed when a car going the wrong way along a dual carriageway crashed into their vehicle.
Government orders TikTok to delete 'awful' A66 crash videos
The Government has told TikTok and other social media firms to remove content celebrating dangerous driving after the fatal A66 crash that killed seven, including two police officers.
London faces five days of rain and thundery showers
London is set for five days of rain and thundery showers from Thursday, ending one of England's driest summers, with the wettest day on Sunday.
Met Office names 44 areas facing thunderstorms and heavy rain
The Met Office has named 44 UK areas facing thunderstorms and heavy rain on Wednesday, with 20-30mm possible in a few hours.
Met Office maps: 134 areas in 'explosive' thunderstorm alert
A Spanish plume system will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to 134 UK areas on Wednesday, with downpours moving north through the day.
Silverfish: one shower task can deter them in UK bathrooms
Silverfish infestations are rising in the UK. A bathroom specialist says drying your shower and bath after use is the key task to keep them away.
Met Office warns 134 areas face Wednesday downpours
The Met Office forecasts 134 UK areas will see rain on Wednesday as a Spanish plume brings thunderstorms, heavy downpours and above-average temperatures.
Terminally Ill Dad Urges PM: Meet Me While I Can Still Speak
Phil Newby, who has motor neurone disease, invites the Prime Minister to discuss assisted dying and palliative care before the September 11 Commons debate.
Burnham urged to make two DVSA changes to cut test backlog
Andy Burnham has been urged to make two DVSA rule changes to increase testing capacity and keep more examiners, as the UK driving test backlog may not clear until 2027.
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