UK Driveway Flooding Warning: Expert Tips Before Rain
As thunderstorms hit after a dry spell, driveways may flood. Expert Matt Jones advises clearing drains, topping up sand, and checking for pooling to prevent damage.
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Girl, 11, Dies in Water Tragedy Near Scots Park
An 11-year-old girl's body was recovered from water near Gore Glen Woodland Park in Midlothian. Police are treating the death as unexplained.
Where to buy safe solar eclipse glasses for UK 2026 event
Get certified solar eclipse glasses for the August 12, 2026 event. See deals from Amazon, QVC, and Wowcher to watch safely.
Cairngorms wildfire cordon partially lifted after weeks
Part of the wildfire cordon around Glenmore in the Cairngorms has been lifted, but some areas remain restricted as the fire continues to burn underground in peatland.
M6 closed after lorry fire in West Midlands
A lorry fire on the M6 northbound between J4A and J5 has closed the carriageway, causing long delays.
Met Office: UK Heatwave with 36C Temperatures Next Week
The Met Office forecasts a new hot spell in the UK from August 12-15, with temperatures up to 36C in the south, while northern areas see mid-20s.
Met Office: 20 counties to see heavy rain on Saturday
The Met Office warns of heavy rain in 20 counties across Scotland and Northern Ireland on Saturday, with up to 10cm possible, while southern UK could hit 32C.
Met Office names 15 UK areas facing heavy rain on Saturday
The Met Office has identified 15 areas in the UK expected to see heavy rain on Saturday, August 8, with Scotland and Northern Ireland most affected.
Coroner warns of modified e-bike fire risk after teen deaths
A coroner has raised concerns about modified e-bikes after two teenagers died in a house fire in Blackpool, the second fatal e-bike fire in the area in two years.
DIY pinhole viewer: How to safely watch the solar eclipse
A rare solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on August 12, with around 90% of the sun obscured. Experts warn to never look directly at the sun; use certified eclipse glasses or make a DIY pinhole viewer to watch safely.
Body found after chainsaw wildfire; man arrested
A burned body was found in a California home after a wildfire sparked by a chainsaw. A 65-year-old man was arrested and apologized, saying 'this is going to destroy my life.'
Majorca traffic chaos warning as solar eclipse nears
British tourists in Majorca face severe travel disruption as the Balearic island imposes widespread road restrictions during the total solar eclipse on August 12.
Glenmore wildfire cordon lifted after three weeks
From 8am Friday, the C7 Ski Road in Glenmore will fully reopen, ending three weeks of disruption, while some areas remain restricted for safety.
Met Office Friday verdict: rain confined to northwest Scotland
The Met Office says Friday will be dry and sunny for much of England and Wales, with rain mainly in northwest Scotland, amid ongoing drought conditions.
MSP Airport Ground Stop Extended Due to FAA Outage
A ground stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, issued due to a regional FAA equipment outage, has been extended to 4:15pm local time, affecting departing flights.
Soho Pub Landlady: Standing Ban Would Be 'Kiss of Death'
The landlady of Soho's iconic French House warns Westminster's proposed limits on standing at bars would be a 'kiss of death', as industry bodies and patrons voice opposition.
Ceuta migrants: 3,000-5,000 remain, some 'impossible' to return
Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, with the enclave's leader saying some are 'basically impossible' to return. Nearly 75,000 have been sent back to Morocco.
Super El Niño could keep UK dry until Halloween
Britain's dry summer may last until Halloween as Super El Niño strengthens between August and October, leaving Northern Europe short of rain.
UKHSA Warning Ahead of Partial Solar Eclipse on August 12
The UKHSA warns eclipse viewers to take precautions even if cloudy, as cloud cover does not make it safe to look at the sun. The partial eclipse on August 12 will cover 90% of the sun in the UK.
Grassfire closes Heathrow runway, flights delayed
A grassfire near Heathrow Airport forced the temporary closure of a runway, causing flight delays. Operations are resuming but disruption is expected.
Llanwonno wildfire: terror as flames near homes
Residents near Llanwonno wildfire describe fear as flames came within yards of homes. Fire covered 400 hectares, major incident stood down.
Trump blasts 'treasonous' missile shortage claims, vows to hunt leakers
President Trump condemned as 'treasonous' reports of US missile shortages, threatening leakers with long prison terms while insisting America has massive munitions.
Heathrow fire: Runway closed after grassfire near airport
A grassfire near Heathrow Airport has forced the closure of one runway, causing flight delays. The UK's busiest airport is affected as smoke is seen rising near the terminal.
Heathrow flights delayed as fire breaks out near runway
Flights at Heathrow Airport have been delayed after a fire broke out near a runway, with some departures suspended.
M2 closed in Kent after police incident near Maidstone
The M2 in Kent is closed eastbound between junctions 2 and 3 near Maidstone due to a police-led incident, causing delays.
Washington wildfires: firefighters gain ground, evacuations persist
Firefighters have begun containing wildfires near Spokane, Washington, after cooler weather, but hotter, drier conditions are forecast. The fires have destroyed about 850 buildings and displaced about 67,000 people.
Met Office: Hot weather to return to Liverpool next week
Temperatures will reach 27C in Liverpool on Tuesday, with 28C forecast for Wednesday, as the Met Office predicts above-average conditions for Merseyside.
Sky News Reports 100+ Dead in Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Sky News breaking update: Over 100 migrants died in Ceuta border rush; 3,000-5,000 still in enclave, Spanish officials say.
Greater Manchester heatwave verdict as temps hit 29C
Greater Manchester could see another heatwave next week as temperatures are forecast to reach 29C by Wednesday, with the Met Office monitoring whether official criteria will be met.
UKHSA heat alert for seven areas as 31C forecast
A yellow 'risk to life' heat-health alert has been issued by the UKHSA for seven areas in England, effective from August 8 to 11, as temperatures are set to reach 31C in London.
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