Hurricane Nolo: Brits warned of 'life-threatening' Hawaii flooding
Brit holidaymakers are warned of 'life-threatening' flooding as Hurricane Nolo strengthens toward Hawaii's Big Island, with up to 20 inches of rain expected.
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Hawaii hurricane Nolo: Brits warned of life-threatening flooding
Storm Nolo has become a hurricane in Hawaii, with life-threatening flooding warnings for the Big Island and Maui. The National Hurricane Center warns of up to 35 inches of rain.
Met Office names three areas facing thunderstorms on Saturday
Met Office warns of thunderstorms on Saturday as an Atlantic trough brings heavy rain, with up to 100mm expected in worst-hit areas.
New bereavement and pregnancy loss leave rights from 2027
From April 2027, UK employees gain bereavement leave rights, and pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will allow two weeks of unpaid leave.
Met Office verdict on Storm Austen hitting UK next week
The Met Office says a deep low pressure area may pass close to the UK next week, bringing wet and windy weather, but it is too early to tell if it will be named Storm Austen.
Met Office: UK could hit 28C on Friday
Temperatures could reach 28C in parts of the UK on Friday, with the Met Office calling it exceptionally warm for late September, before wet and windy weather arrives next week.
RAF pilots steered crashing Hawk jet away from homes
Both pilots ejected from the £16m Hawk T2 before it crashed near Anglesey, having steered it away from built-up areas, the RAF has confirmed.
Met Office fog warning: drivers told not to use full beam lights
The Met Office has warned UK drivers to beware of fog tonight, saying visibility could fall below 100 metres and urging motorists not to use full beam headlights.
Exact date UK clocks go back as darker evenings arrive
Clocks in the UK go back one hour on October 25, bringing lighter mornings but darker evenings, with sunset before 5pm through winter.
Ryanair flight declares Mayday over low fuel before Manchester landing
A Ryanair flight with 171 passengers declared a Mayday alert over low fuel before landing at Manchester Airport, after three failed landing attempts at two other airports, according to an AAIB report.
Tenerife beaches closed as doctor warns sewage risk never more dangerous
Three Tenerife beaches closed after raw sewage detected; paediatrician warns swimming in Canary Islands has 'never been as dangerous' for children.
Burnham calls for end to 'unfair' alcohol ban in football stands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared the ban on drinking in football stands is outdated and discriminatory, urging its abolition. The Football Supporters' Association welcomed the comments, while police chiefs cautioned against 'incredibly rash' chang
Ryanair Mayday after fuel scare, three aborted landings
A Ryanair flight with 171 passengers declared a Mayday fuel emergency and landed at Manchester Airport with fuel significantly below final reserve, after three aborted landings.
Malta Air jet lands with six minutes of fuel after Manchester refusal
A Malta Air Boeing 737-800 landed at Manchester with 363kg of fuel after being refused landing, following storm-related go-arounds in Scotland.
Hamilton investigated by F1 stewards after 'dangerous' Azerbaijan GP move
Lewis Hamilton could face an early setback at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after rival Liam Lawson called one of the seven-time champion's moves "so dangerous". The FIA stewards have launched an investigation into the incident.
Half of Brits Too Scared to Cook 'Intimidating' Dishes - Full List
A study by Siemens found 53% of Brits are too intimidated to attempt certain dishes, with soufflé and lobster topping the list of most feared meals.
Met Office names 3 areas facing thunderstorms on Saturday
Three UK areas are forecast to see thunderstorms on Saturday, with up to 100mm of rain expected in the worst-hit areas over the weekend.
RAF pilots who ejected before Anglesey crash expected to recover
Two RAF pilots who ejected from their Hawk T2 jet before it crashed on Anglesey are expected to make a full recovery, the RAF has confirmed.
Met Office: El Niño is biggest weather event in 100 years
Met Office chief warns El Niño is the strongest on record and 'the biggest weather event in a century', with Pacific sea temperatures 3.05C above average this week.
Mum-of-two dies in e-bike battery house fire in Kent
Leah Wagstaff, 34, died after an e-bike battery fire at her Kent home; her five-year-old son Charlie remains in critical condition in hospital.
Londoners Urged to Prepare as 'Godzilla' El Niño Approaches
Londoners are urged to prepare for extreme weather as the strongest El Niño in 1,000 years develops, with up to 451,000 heat-related deaths predicted globally.
Foreign Office Warns Brits of Hurricane Polo in Mexico
Hurricane Polo, a category five storm, threatens life-threatening flooding and landslides on Mexico's southwestern coast. The Foreign Office urges tourists to follow local authorities and their tour operator.
Foreign Office issues urgent Hurricane Polo warning for Mexico
Hurricane Polo, a category five storm, threatens life-threatening flooding and landslides on Mexico's southwestern coast, prompting a Foreign Office warning for British tourists.
Hurricane Polo upgraded to category 5 as storm nears Mexico
Hurricane Polo has intensified into a category 5 storm, heading towards Mexico's Pacific coast with strong winds, rain, and life-threatening flooding expected.
Foreign Office warns Brits as Hurricane Polo nears Mexico
The Foreign Office has warned British holidaymakers in Mexico as Category 5 Hurricane Polo threatens life-threatening flooding and landslides across the southwestern coast.
UK Mexico travel warning as Hurricane Polo nears
The Foreign Office has warned British holidaymakers in Mexico that category five Hurricane Polo may cause life-threatening flooding and landslides, and urged them to follow local advice.
Foreign Office warns against travel as Hurricane Polo nears Mexico
Holidaymakers are warned not to travel to Mexico as Hurricane Polo, a category five storm, approaches the southwestern coast, bringing life-threatening flooding and landslides.
UK nuclear attack safety: go in, stay in, tune in
The UK government advises that in a radiation emergency you should go indoors, stay inside, and tune in to official updates. The safest spot is the middle of your home, away from windows and walls.
Met Office forecasts 27C scorcher as maps turn red in 33 areas
The Met Office forecasts a maximum of 27C in Egham, Surrey, on Friday, September 25, with 33 areas set to reach 25C or above.
Cinnamon on windowsills urged to repel spiders in September
Households are urged to place cinnamon, star anise and cloves on windowsills and doorways in September to deter spiders during mating season, as strong scents repel them naturally.
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