Met Office names 39 areas facing heavy rain on Thursday
The Met Office has named 39 areas in Scotland and Northern England set for heavy rain on Thursday, with the Scottish Highlands facing up to 16mm/hr.
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Bread in wheelie bins: Trick to stop flies and maggots
A TikTok tip suggests placing vinegar-soaked bread in wheelie bins to deter flies and maggots. The acidic vinegar disrupts maggots' pH balance, killing them.
Guatemala Declares National Alert as Fuego Volcano Erupts
Guatemala declared a nationwide orange alert after Volcán de Fuego erupted, forcing evacuations in nearby villages as lava and ash spewed.
Met Office issues 12-hour thunderstorm warning for 6 areas
The Met Office has extended a yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland, now active from 9:15am to 9pm, with up to 30mm of rain in two hours.
Farage by-election may cost taxpayers £250k
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election could cost taxpayers £250,000, with 34 candidates and a metre-long ballot paper.
Guatemala Fuego volcano erupts: Evacuations and danger alert
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts, prompting a nationwide orange alert and evacuations of nearby villages as lava and ash spew.
Met Office Thunderstorm Warning for 6 Areas
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms across six UK areas, with lightning potentially affecting parts of the country.
Met Office lightning warning for Scotland
The Met Office warns Scots of lightning and thundery showers today, with up to 32mm of rain possible and risks of surface water flooding.
Fuego Volcano Eruption: Danger Alert, Mass Evacuations
Fuego volcano erupts, spewing lava, prompting urgent danger alert and mass evacuations nationwide. Breaking story with more to follow.
Met Office warns Scots of lightning and thundery showers
The Met Office has issued a warning for lightning and thundery showers across Scotland, with up to 32mm of rain expected and potential surface water issues.
Fuego Volcano Erupts, Evacuations Ordered in Guatemala
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts, spewing lava, prompting nationwide orange alert and evacuation of two villages near the capital.
Guatemala Fuego volcano erupts: danger alert, evacuations
Guatemala declares emergency as Volcán de Fuego erupts, prompting nationwide orange alert and evacuations of nearby villages.
Met Office: Hail and Thunder to Hit UK on Wednesday
The Met Office has warned of hail and thunder in parts of the UK on Wednesday, following the driest July on record and ongoing heat alerts.
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has extended its yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland, now in force until 9pm, with hail and lightning expected.
Met Office forecasts rain after driest July on record
Rain is forecast for parts of the UK today after the driest July on record, with temperatures set to decrease later this week.
Doomsday Panic Over Rare Triple Space Event
Doomsday fears surge online as solar eclipse, Perseid meteor peak, and six-planet parade converge on August 12, but astronomers say Earth is safe.
London set for fifth heatwave with amber alert still active
London could record its fifth heatwave on Tuesday as temperatures are set to hit 28C, with an amber heat health alert in place until Wednesday.
UK Rain on Way, But South East to Stay Dry
Rain is finally forecast for parts of the UK, but the driest areas like the South East will remain dry, with July being southern England's driest month ever.
Fireworks warning in Rochdale nature reserve amid wildfire fears
Rochdale Council issues warning after fireworks in Healey Dell Nature Reserve, with wildfire fears and coordinated response involving fire and police services.
Met Office issues UK rain update after driest July on record
Rain is forecast for parts of the UK after the driest July in England and Wales since records began, but the South East may still miss out, the Met Office said.
MOD rejects Scots UFO probe, citing no military threat
The Ministry of Defence has refused a Scottish researcher's request for a UFO probe, stating no sighting has ever posed a military threat to the UK.
easyJet flight declares emergency before Manchester landing
An easyJet flight from Lisbon declared an emergency before landing at Manchester Airport, with fire crews meeting the plane on the runway after a possible flap issue.
Lorry fire: Residents told to keep windows closed
A lorry loaded with hay caught fire in Newton-le-Willows, prompting a warning for nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed as firefighters tackle the blaze.
Met Office names 34 areas facing heavy rain on Wednesday
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain across 34 areas on Wednesday, with northern regions most affected. Southern areas expected to dry from Thursday.
Police warn asylum plan at RAF Barnham poses critical risk
Police chiefs warn Home Office plan to house asylum seekers at RAF Barnham poses a critical risk to policing in the region, urging a realistic timeline.
Plans finalised for staged re-opening of wildfire cordons
Police and fire chiefs are finalising plans for a staged re-opening of wildfire cordons near Glenmore, with some access allowed from Tuesday, as firefighters continue to tackle the blaze.
Met Office warns six UK areas of power cuts as storms loom
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for all six counties of Northern Ireland, predicting power cuts and flash flooding from Tuesday midday.
4.1 quake felt in Benidorm and Alicante, Spain
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain on Sunday, felt in Benidorm and Alicante. Emergency services received over 80 calls, but no damage or injuries were reported.
Russia Threatens West: 'We Can Kill You Anytime'
Russian state media aired a chilling threat to the West, with a commentator saying Western leaders live only as long as Russia allows, urging strength over diplomacy.
Washington factory blaze leaves NHS supplier with unstable wall
A fire at Streamline PopTop in Washington blew the wall of next-door NHS supplier Wescott Medical, leaving it unstable and the roof leaking. The cause is unconfirmed.
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