UK snow warning: Six food items to stock before polar vortex
Households are urged to stock six non-perishable food items as El Niño could weaken the polar vortex, increasing UK cold spell and snow risk this winter.
Category : Warnings
Met Office issues 5-hour rain warning for five NI counties
Met Office yellow weather warnings are in force across five Northern Ireland counties today, with heavy rain bringing a risk of flooding.
Met Office yellow rain warning for 5 areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, with heavy downpours expected to cause disruption across five areas for five hours.
Blue Badge holders face £1,000 fines for one key mistake
Blue Badge holders risk £1,000 fines and confiscation if the badge is misused. The GOV.UK website warns that misuse is a criminal offence, and the badge's concessions are for the holder only.
Brits told to take lifesaving step within 10 minutes of nuclear attack
Brits must get inside and stay inside within the first 10 minutes of a nuclear attack to survive, according to lifesaving guidance from the ICRP.
Brits told to go inside within 10 minutes of nuclear strike
Brits must go inside and stay inside within the first 10 minutes of a nuclear attack, according to lifesaving ICRP guidance.
Nuclear attack: 10-minute survival steps from ICRP guidance
ICRP guidance reveals the crucial steps to take within the first 10 minutes of a nuclear attack, including getting inside a building or basement before fallout arrives.
EV charging rule change for 8 million homes but postcode lottery remains
The Government has scrapped planning red tape for cross-pavement EV charging, benefiting eight million households without driveways, though approval times may still vary by area.
Tuchel reveals Hall injury scare before Spain loss
Lewis Hall missed England's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain due to an injury scare in training, but Thomas Tuchel says he remains an option for Tuesday's clash with Czechia.
Air fryer roast potatoes: 1 ingredient for perfect crunch in 25 mins
Adding goose fat, beef dripping or ghee to air fryer roast potatoes creates a golden, crunchy shell in about 25 minutes, says food writer Lucy Parissi.
10-second radiator task to do now before winter heating
Open TRVs to maximum now to prevent seized valves and ensure efficient heating when temperatures drop, advises radiator experts.
Brits urged to stockpile cash, water and canned food
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says Brits should keep cash, bottled water and tinned goods at home to be alert, not alarmed, in case of disasters.
UK diesel rationing priority: who gets fuel first
The UK has 42 days of diesel left. Government plans reveal emergency services get first priority for fuel rationing, followed by utilities, public transport and commercial vehicles.
Nor'easter knocks out power for 70,000 in north-east US
More than 70,000 customers lost power as a powerful nor'easter hit the US north-east, bringing gale winds, flooding and travel disruption through the weekend.
Oxford drivers face £70 fines as traffic filters start Monday
Drivers in Oxford face new camera-enforced traffic restrictions from September 28, with £70 fines for breaches, although first-time offenders will initially receive a warning.
Met Office maps show heavy rain for 35 areas on Sunday
Met Office maps show heavy downpours hitting 35 UK areas on Sunday, with rain of 4mm an hour or more moving in from the west.
Over-65s using new 'S' sticker to warn drivers on roads
Thousands of over-65s in France are using voluntary 'S' badges to signal their age to other drivers, with 15,000 sold since 2016.
Hair dryer hack to clean radiators before autumn heating season
UK households can use a hair dryer to clean radiators before autumn, removing dust that blocks heat and raises energy bills.
Diesel tops £2 at Scottish forecourts as drivers warned
Hundreds of Scottish forecourts now charge over £2 per litre for diesel, with experts warning of further rises amid Middle East conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Safety expert calls for driving ban for over-80s in UK
A safety campaigner has called for a mandatory upper age limit for drivers, suggesting a ban 'somewhere in the 80s' due to concerns about rapid health deterioration.
Etna eruption suspends Catania flights until 4pm
Flights at Catania Airport are suspended until 4pm as Mount Etna sends a 4km-high ash cloud skyward, triggering a red aviation alert.
Woman horrified after spotting giant spider in husband's video
Brooke shared a clip her husband took of her, but the couple missed a giant spider crawling on a lampshade in the background.
Harry and Meghan security stance 'akin to blackmail'
Harry and Meghan face criticism over security review, with associates suggesting a US return if denied protection, described as 'akin to blackmail'.
NASA asteroid simulation sees Earth obliterated in 2027
NASA's 2019 doomsday simulation, dubbed Chodas, saw an asteroid 1,000 times stronger than the Hiroshima bomb obliterate New York in 2027, with scientists failing to save an entire city.
NASA 2019 simulation saw asteroid destroy New York in 2027
A 2019 NASA simulation, named Chodas, imagined an asteroid fragment striking New York in 2027 after a deflection attempt broke the space rock apart, leading to humanity's extinction.
UK lists three things to do 'straight away' in a nuclear emergency
The UK Government has issued three urgent steps to take in a radiation emergency: go inside, stay inside, and tune in. Officials say a nuclear attack is not referenced in the guidance, but the advice applies to any radiation incident.
Remove this item from your car in September to cut fuel costs
Removing bike racks, roof boxes and clutter can slash fuel costs as temperatures drop. Motoring expert Dale Gillespie from Iron Offroad explains how.
UK to stay 'very warm' into October, Met Office says
The Met Office says the UK will remain 'very warm' from late September into October, with temperatures 'above average for the period as a whole'.
Police clarify speed limit 10% rule and your rights if caught
UK police clarify the 10% speeding rule: enforcement usually starts at 10% plus 2mph, but strict liability means no legal margin of error exists.
UK Government: three steps to take 'straight away' in a nuclear attack
The UK Government has issued official guidance on what to do in a radiation emergency, listing three immediate actions: go inside, stay inside, and tune in to official advice.
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