Warning Issued as Large Hole Opens on New Brighton Beach
A deep hole formed on New Brighton beach after water from an outfall washed away sand, prompting Wirral Coastguard to warn beachgoers of the danger.
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Met Office extends Merseyside thunderstorm warning until 1pm
The Met Office has extended its yellow thunderstorm warning for Merseyside and other regions until 1pm on Thursday, with heavy showers, lightning and hail expected.
Met Office updates Wales weather warning with flooding risk
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms in parts of Wales, likely to cause travel disruption and flash flooding.
Red Devils Cancel Southport Flower Show Over Weather
The Red Devils Parachute Display Team have cancelled their performance at the Southport Flower Show due to inclement weather, but the event continues with other attractions.
UK households urged to stockpile torches and batteries
The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for 44 areas. Households are urged to prepare torches, batteries, and power packs for possible power cuts.
Met Office heavy rain warning for Greater Manchester tonight
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms is in place across Greater Manchester from 7pm Wednesday until 10am Thursday, with possible travel disruption and flooding.
East Sussex Train Derailment Probe Focuses on Hot Weather
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing whether hot weather caused a track to buckle before a Southern train derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, injuring 30 people on August 13.
AA Urges Drivers to Prepare as Thunderstorms Set to Hit Merseyside
The AA has warned drivers to prepare for rapidly changing road conditions as a Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers Merseyside and other UK regions from 7pm tonight.
UK households told to unplug landlines as storms hit
UK households are urged to unplug landlines and non-essential appliances on Wednesday and Thursday as thunderstorms and lightning hit 44 areas, with yellow warnings in place.
GTA 6 Hackers Demand Apology From Rockstar Over Discs
The hacking group Cyberleek has threatened to release more GTA 6 material unless Rockstar apologises and commits to offering physical disc options for digital pre-orders.
Met Office opens public vote for Shaun the Sheep storm name
The Met Office has launched a public vote to name a storm after a Shaun the Sheep character, with the winning name added to the 2026/27 storm season list.
Met Office thunderstorm warning for North East from Wednesday
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the North East from 7pm on Wednesday, August 19, to 10am on Thursday, August 20, with heavy rain and hail expected.
Met Office warns of hail and thunder in bank holiday forecast
The Met Office long-range forecast warns of hail and thunder for the August bank holiday, with temperatures likely near or below normal.
Scots Brace for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Disruption
A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to bring flooding, travel delays and power outages from 2pm to 9pm on August 19.
Scotland Braces for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Disruption
A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland as heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring flooding, travel delays, and potential power outages this afternoon.
Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for Manchester
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester starting at 7pm, with heavy showers and possible flash flooding expected.
Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for Merseyside
A yellow warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms is in place for Merseyside and other regions from 7pm Wednesday until 10am Thursday, with possible flooding and travel disruption.
Met Office names 44 areas facing storms and power cuts
The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, with risks of power cuts and flooding.
Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for 34 areas
The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings covering 34 areas across the UK as heatwaves and sunshine come to an abrupt halt. The warning lasts 15 hours.
Met Office invites public to vote on storm name Shaun or Timmy
The Met Office asks the public to vote for Shaun or Timmy from Aardman to name a 2026/27 storm, with the winner revealed on September 1.
Met Office names six counties facing storms and power cuts
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Northern Ireland, in force from midday to midnight, with risks of power cuts.
Met Office issues 12-hour power cut warning as 6 areas face heavy rain
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for thunderstorms, set to come into force in just hours, with heavy showers expected to cause flash floods and travel disruption.
London rain: more showers forecast, drought persists
London has seen rain for a second night, with more showers forecast, but the Met Office warns the wet weather won't solve the drought overnight. The capital remains under a hosepipe ban.
Iran targets UK Cyprus base in war escalation plan
Iran is reportedly preparing to attack British bases on Cyprus if the US renews military action, as the 60-day ceasefire expired on August 17.
MP to raise e-bike and quad bike anti-social use concerns
Coatbridge and Bellshill MP Frank McNally pledges to raise anti-social e-bike and quad bike concerns with councillors and Police Scotland after street surgeries.
Daily Star readers rage over water bills, Reform UK, and Amy Hunt
Daily Star readers slam water companies over bill hikes, criticise Reform UK's Robert Jenerick, and praise athlete Amy Hunt in this week's Text Maniacs.
Smart motorway drivers fined over £100k for red X breaches
Dozens of drivers face prosecution monthly for ignoring red X lane closure signs on smart motorways, with 378 convicted and fined over £100k in penalties, costs and surcharges.
Met Office drought update as heavy rain returns to Greater Manchester
Up to 23mm of rain fell in parts of the North West overnight, the Met Office says, but forecasters warn it won't be enough to end drought conditions affecting more than two-thirds of England.
Rain won't solve UK drought overnight, Met warns
The Met Office says showers this week won't solve the drought overnight, with rain 'highly hit and miss'. Some areas see first meaningful rain in weeks.
Pour boiling water on patio weeds to kill them naturally
Boiling water kills patio weeds down to the root without chemicals. It's cheap, simple, and effective. Just pour it directly on weeds.
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