Irish Family Fears Death as Earthquake Hits Italian Villa
A Dublin family of 15 holidaying in Pozzuoli near Naples feared death when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck their villa, cracking walls and sending debris.
Category : Warnings
US Issues Travel Advisory for 10 Middle East Countries
US State Department issues fresh advisory for 10 Middle East countries, urging Americans to be prepared to evacuate amid escalating Iran tensions.
Dublin family feared dying as earthquake hit Italian villa
A Dublin family of 15 feared for their lives when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck their holiday villa in Pozzuoli, cracking walls and sending them fleeing.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Meriden Adventure Park
Four crews of firefighters are battling a blaze in the trees at Meriden Adventure Park in Chelmsley Wood, as the public is warned to stay away.
Newport Fire: Crews Contain Blaze at Star Trading Estate
A large industrial fire at Star Trading Estate in Newport has been contained after an overnight battle, with ten fire engines deployed and all people evacuated.
Llanwonno mountain fire: road closed, residents warned
Emergency services are tackling a fire on Llanwonno mountain in Rhondda Cynon Taf, with a road closed and residents urged to keep windows and doors shut.
Firefighters battle huge fire at Peterhead quarry
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at Stoneyfield Quarry in Peterhead, with police closing the Auchiries to Cairn Catto road and urging the public to avoid the area.
Owners warn of risks at Rochdale's 'Chernobyl' site
The owners of a former asbestos factory in Rochdale dubbed 'Chernobyl' have warned people to stay away due to dangers including building collapse and asbestos.
Rockfall Hits Italian City After Naples Earthquake
Video footage shows a rockfall hitting an Italian city after an earthquake in Naples, Italy, on 1 August 2026. The clip was published by The Guardian.
26 injured as 4.7-magnitude quake hits near Naples
At least 26 people were injured and around 300 evacuated after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples, damaging buildings in Pozzuoli and Campi Flegrei.
US warns Iran 'unpredictable' as travel alert issued
US Embassies warn Iran is 'unpredictable' and may attack countries it has not targeted before, urging tourists in the Middle East to reconsider travel.
US warns Americans in Middle East over 'unpredictable' Iran
The US Embassy in Amman has warned Americans in the Middle East to 'exercise caution and heightened vigilance' as Iran remains 'unpredictable' amid rising tensions.
Pozzuoli earthquake leaves 21 injured and 250 evacuated
At least 21 people are injured and over 250 evacuated after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Pozzuoli, Italy, with aftershocks overnight.
Newport fire: evacuations as water supply hit
A large industrial fire at Star Trading Estate in Caerleon, Newport, has forced evacuations and is affecting local water supplies, with residents warned to keep windows and doors closed.
Newport fire: Blaze at Star Trading Estate sparks evacuation
Fire at Star Trading Estate in Caerleon, Newport, triggered an evacuation overnight, with road closures and warnings to keep doors and windows shut.
Huge fire on Newport industrial estate prompts evacuations
A huge fire broke out at Star Trading Estate, Caerleon, Newport. Site evacuated, all accounted for; locals urged to avoid area and keep windows and doors closed.
Baba Vanga 2026: World War 3, aliens and financial crash
Baba Vanga's unverified 2026 predictions include World War 3, alien contact in November, natural disasters, AI upheaval and a new Russian leader.
Met Office names 11 areas facing heavy rain Saturday
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain for 11 areas across Scotland and England on Saturday, with cooler temperatures after a heatwave.
Firefighters tackle grass blaze near Everton Park Liverpool
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a grass fire measuring 20m x 30m on Conway Street near Everton Park within 35 minutes, with no injuries reported.
Campaign to save Jodrell Bank after funding cut
Campaigners are fighting to secure the future of Jodrell Bank Observatory after UKRI confirmed funding for the e-MERLIN radio telescope network will end in March 2028.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30
The death toll from the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture has risen to 30, with rescue efforts hampered by heat and aftershocks as searchers dig through a shopping centre and paper mill.
28 areas facing heavy rain on Friday, Met Office says
The Met Office has identified 28 areas in England and Scotland that will experience heavy rain on Friday, as wintry conditions return.
UK's best solar eclipse in 27 years coming this August
A deep partial solar eclipse on 12 August will be the most impressive visible from the UK since 1999, with up to 90% of the sun obscured. Find timings, viewing tips and safety advice.
Derby leisure centre evacuated after chemical leak
Around 12 people were treated for breathing difficulties after a potential chemical leak forced the evacuation of Moorways Sports Village in Derby's Allenton area on 30 July 2026.
Met Office names 10 areas for Saturday rain as heatwave ends
The Met Office forecasts rain for 10 UK areas on Saturday as the heatwave ends. Northern and western Scotland see the most showers, while southern areas stay dry.
Equine flu kills 35 ponies in New Forest first outbreak in decades
At least 35 wild ponies have died from equine flu in the New Forest, the first outbreak in decades. Officials warn visitors to avoid contact.
Allergy sufferers warned during UK heatwave
People with allergies, especially those carrying EpiPens, are urged to be extra cautious during the UK heatwave as high temperatures can affect medication efficacy.
UK on track for record heatwave deaths in 2026
The UK could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record in 2026, with 2,877 deaths already linked to two heatwaves, almost double last year's total.
Creepy photos show abandoned WWI bomb depots in Scotland
Creepy new photos show the abandoned World War One Bandeath Munitions Depot near Stirling, built in 1916 to supply the British navy, now a decaying industrial estate with warnings not to visit.
Urgent warning: Check your phone chargers now
Electrical Safety First warns of dangerous travel adaptors sold on popular online marketplaces, posing risk of electric shock or electrocution.
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