The DVLA has expanded its online service, allowing drivers to report more health conditions digitally. Over 60,000 drivers have already used the portal, which speeds up decisions by up to 10 days and saves on postage costs.
Millions received a Government emergency alert last week about wildfire risk. You can opt out by turning off severe and extreme alerts in your phone's settings.
Millions received a Government emergency alert about wildfires. You can opt out via your phone's settings, though officials advise keeping them on for life-saving info.
Here are the remaining 2026 bank holidays for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, plus the rule on paid leave for these days.
Rain is set to return to Wales this week after drought was declared, with heavy showers forecast for parts of the country and temperatures feeling a little cooler.
NASA satellite images reveal dozens of wildfires still burning across Wales, with the army deployed and arson arrests made as firefighters tackle the blazes.
Residents evacuated from Rhandirmwyn near Llandovery can return home as firefighters bring the major wildfire under control after five days.
Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban for all 1.4 million customers from midnight Tuesday, the first in 50 years, as drought conditions persist.
Youngsters were filmed tombstoning from a 65ft cliff at Plymouth's Dead Man's Cove, where a father died in 2016 and others were injured. Onlookers called it 'extra dangerous'.
A resurfaced image from Nasa's Curiosity rover appears to show a spindly 'jellyfish' object on Mars, sparking speculation and scepticism among viewers.
The Met Office has said there is a "chance" of late-season heatwaves developing in the south before autumn, as temperatures cool after reaching 38.1C.
Gardaí were instructed not to engage with a stolen car driving the wrong way on the M9 before a fatal head-on crash killed five teenagers and injured four, the GRA says.
Warwickshire firefighters urge parents to talk to children after multiple deliberate fires at The Holt park in Leamington Spa, involving aerosols in cardboard boxes, following similar incidents across the UK.
A British Airways baggage container caught fire at Milan Malpensa after unloading; the cause was a short circuit in loading machinery, delaying a flight to Heathrow.
A British couple are 'trapped' in a Sicilian seaside town after Mount Etna's red warning cancelled their flight, facing £700 to rebook.
As rain returns to the UK, gardeners are urged to remove lawn furniture and avoid walking on brown grass to help it recover from drought dormancy.
Large parts of the UK are set to see rain on Wednesday as the weather turns more unsettled following the recent heat, with 10 broad areas facing showers.
The Met Office forecasts heavy thunderstorms for parts of the UK this week as temperatures cool after intense heat. A yellow heat health alert remains in place for London and the South East.
London is set for rainfall as one of the hottest and driest summers on record ends, potentially easing pressure on parched parks and green spaces.
Heavy rain is forecast for 27 areas across the UK on Tuesday, with Scotland, northern England, Wales and southwest England most affected, according to Met Office maps.
Police seizures of dangerous e-bikes have soared by 83% nationwide in a year, with Northumbria Police confiscations rising from 90 to 262, prompting calls for a ban.
Drivers heading away over the August bank holiday are urged to remove forgotten roof boxes, as the accessory can increase fuel use by up to 25%, adding around £10 to a typical journey, an expert says.
Motorists are urged to watch for 'summer black ice' as rain ends the heatwave, making roads slippery from oil and tyre residue. Experts advise slowing down and leaving extra space.
Britain will experience a spell of cooler and wetter conditions following its fifth heatwave of the year, with rain and thunderstorms possible in parts of southern England.
The M6 is closed in both directions between junctions 15 and 16 after a 'very serious' collision involving three HGVs and a car in North Staffordshire.
Cucumbers should be kept in the warmest part of the fridge, like the door or crisper drawer, to prevent them from turning mushy, says a HelloFresh expert.
The Met Office forecasts fresher, changeable conditions with rain and thunderstorms in the south, while a yellow heat health alert remains in place until Tuesday.
Temperatures are set to drop to as low as 4C in parts of Scotland this weekend, but the Met Office says there is a chance of further hot periods at the start of September.
A Transport Focus survey found just 69% satisfaction with north west motorways and A-roads, the lowest in England, with the M60 ranked third worst and the M56 third best.
Cucumbers stay fresh and crunchy for up to a week if you avoid storing them in the coldest part of the fridge, according to experts.