Binman shares vital tip to stop food waste caddies blowing in storms
A binman warns food waste caddies are 'like balloons' in winter winds and urges households to weigh them down with a sealed bottle of water to stop them blowing away.
Category : Warnings
Binman's windy weather tip to stop food caddies blowing away
A binman advises Brits to weigh down food waste caddies with a water bottle and label bins with house numbers to avoid windy weather mishaps.
Harvest Moon over Wales: exact time to see it tonight
The Harvest Moon reaches its fullest point at 5.49pm on Saturday, September 26, but in Cardiff it rises at about 6.39pm. Here's how to see it.
Met Office names 26 areas facing Sunday downpours - full list
Met Office warns of heavy rain across 26 areas on Sunday, with 15-30mm expected widely and over 60mm possible in some spots.
Harry security review: separate anger from reality
Prince Harry and Meghan's UK security is under fresh review. Public anger must not become security policy, writes Alicia Liberty.
Save £175 by preparing heating for winter
UK households can save £175 a year by draught-proofing and turning down thermostats before winter, as Ofgem confirms a 4% price cap rise from October.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake hits Gwynedd beauty spot in Wales
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck Gwynedd, Wales, yesterday afternoon, the largest in Wales this year, with locals reporting tremors and a deep rumble.
BBC TV Licence: Who can get it free or discounted in 2026
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has ruled out a levy on streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Find out who can get a free or discounted TV Licence, avoiding the £180 annual fee.
Hawaii hurricane warning: Catastrophic flooding feared as Nolo nears
Hurricane Nolo threatens catastrophic and life-threatening flooding on Hawaii's Big Island into the weekend, with a Hurricane Watch in place for the area.
Diesel price surge: how are island residents coping?
The Guardian is asking people in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides how they are coping with record diesel prices, which have risen due to global supply disruptions.
Nor'easter hits US east coast as three hurricanes churn in Pacific
A significant nor'easter is bringing high winds and heavy rain to the US east coast, affecting up to 40 million people, while three hurricanes threaten Hawaii and Mexico.
DUP hails Drumcree parade ruling, Sinn Féin condemns
The Parades Commission has allowed an Orange Order return parade along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years, with restrictions. The DUP calls it a breakthrough; Sinn Féin strongly condemns the decision.
2.7 magnitude quake recorded near Welsh beauty spot
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful recorded in Wales this year, struck near Llyn Mwyngil in Gwynedd, the British Geological Survey confirmed.
Hawaii flash flood warning as Hurricane Nolo strengthens
A warning has been issued for Big Island, Hawaii, over Hurricane Nolo, with up to three feet of rain and life-threatening flash flooding possible this weekend.
Met Office: UK to hit 27C before wet and windy weather
Parts of southern England could reach 27C today, the Met Office said, before wet, windy and stormy conditions arrive over the weekend and early next week.
Faster walking may match benefits of extra steps, study finds
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that walking faster for fewer steps can provide health benefits similar to more steps at a slower pace.
Glastonbury fans face registration deadline for 2027 tickets
Glastonbury Festival has told fans they must register for 2027 tickets before 5pm today, with tickets going on sale in October. Registration closes at 5pm today.
Blue Badge update: DfT explains three-year rule and exception
The DfT has issued new guidance on Blue Badge rules, confirming most badges are valid for three years, with limited exceptions and a strict 'no circumstances' condition.
Hamilton blames F1 rules after Azerbaijan penalty as Alonso hit
Lewis Hamilton was reprimanded for impeding Liam Lawson at the Azerbaijan GP, blaming 2026 engine rules, while Fernando Alonso received a 25-place grid penalty.
Harvest Moon 2026: When and how to see it from the UK
A full Harvest Moon will light up UK skies on Saturday, September 26, reaching its peak at 5.49pm, with clearer views likely in southern and eastern parts.
FCDO warns UK tourists over free drinks after methanol deaths
The FCDO has warned UK holidaymakers that free drinks abroad are 'not worth the risk' after British tourists died from methanol poisoning, urging caution with alcohol.
What is El Nino and how it will affect the weather in the UK
A "super El Nino" has emerged in 2026, with forecasters warning it could be the strongest on record. The Met Office says it may increase the chances of wetter and stormier weather in the UK, with milder autumn and winter conditions likely.
Vet issues urgent warning to dog owners after full moon
A vet warns dog owners to take safety steps before walks as autumn evenings darken, with 80,000 dogs killed by vehicles yearly.
Met Office names 15 areas facing 700-mile wall of rain
A 700-mile rain band will sweep western UK on Wednesday, affecting 15 areas from Scotland to southwest England, with wet and windy conditions expected.
UK emergency campaign launched ahead of El Niño winter
The UK Government is launching a national emergency preparedness campaign after experts warned El Niño could bring storms and cold snaps this winter, with just 13% of households currently prepared.
Met Office verdict on 'colder' winter in El Nino update
The Met Office says it's too early to determine what winter 2026-27 will bring, but El Nino increases chances of wetter and stormier late autumn and early winter.
Final heatwave: 19 areas to roast in 26C surge
Britain is set for a rare late-September mini-heatwave, with temperatures climbing to 28C in the South East and East Anglia as a 'heat dome' drags tropical air north. Nineteen English counties could hit 26C or more.
GMB warns diesel drivers of highest-ever pump price
Good Morning Britain has issued a major warning to diesel drivers, saying the UK could see its highest-ever pump price on Friday as fuel costs continue to rise amid global instability.
UK nuclear strike advice: brick, stone and concrete buildings best
UK Government guidance urges citizens to seek shelter in brick, stone or concrete buildings immediately in a nuclear strike, following fresh Kremlin threats.
UK nuclear safety: safest buildings to shelter in revealed
The UK government has issued guidance on which buildings offer the best protection from radiation in a nuclear strike, advising brick, stone, or concrete structures.
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