71 m. ago UK households told to lock their doors and windows this weekend

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind across much of the UK this weekend, with gusts expected to reach up to 70mph in some areas - and households are being urged to take precautions

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4 h. ago Exact date for Northern Lights to dazzle Scottish skies with and best viewing spots

A surge of fast solar winds from a large coronal hole is set to boost Northern Lights visibility across the UK, especially in northern Scotland.

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6 h. ago Met Office issues new Storm Amy warnings for UK as Britain to be battered – see full list

The UK is being told to brace itself for a windy Storm Amy battering, which is set to be accompanied by a horrific-looking rainy downpour, as the Met Office issues new weather warnings

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6 h. ago Exact date 80mph winds set to batter UK as Met Office issues major warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for large parts of the country where ferocious winds could reach 80mph along with heavy rain in the coming days

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8 h. ago 22 hour weather warning to hit with force and this is what it will do to Wales

The Met Office has issued wind warnings for Sunday and Monday and it is possible that Storm Amy could be named

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9 h. ago Storm Amy latest as Met Office says rain will batter Greater Manchester in weekend washout

Umbrellas will be needed over the next few days

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26 h. ago LIVE: Greater Manchester hit by thunder and lightning as Met Office issues weather warning

Strong winds and rain have been seen over Greater Manchester today as the Met Office is set to issue a yellow weather warning for the weekend

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27 h. ago Met Office issues latest Storm Amy verdict as weather warning issued

Gusty conditions are set for the weekend

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27 h. ago Homes struck by lightning in Cardiff as Met Office issues warning about hazardous weather

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with much of Wales experiencing heavy rain, thunder, hail and strong winds

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27 h. ago Mounjaro 'golden dose' could be 'dangerous' and lead to overdose, pharmacist warns

Pharmaceutical companies are warning against tampering with pens and experts have outlined the major risks.

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27 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 49 areas to 'prepare' 3 essential items for 22 hours

A 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as Brits in 49 places across the country facing fierce winds are urged to prepare essential items

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28 h. ago Winds of up to 80mph to batter UK as country braces for stormy weekend

A yellow weather warning covering a large part of the west of the UK and all of the southern coast has been issued by the Met Office.

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28 h. ago American woman feared losing job and home after Home Office visa error

Ordeal comes as government considers lengthening the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remainUK politics live – latest updatesAn American woman married to a British man feared she would have to leave the UK and lose her house and job after a Home Office error led to her being issued with a visa for less than two weeks.Ashley, who requested that her real name not be published in the current UK migration climate, ended up having to apply for a second visa, paid for with savings for a deposit for a home. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Keep bins from blowing away this storm season with this simple and cheap hack

The UK could be set to face the first storm of the season, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast - but there's a simple and cheap hack to keep your bins safe in the bad weather

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29 h. ago Met Office issues yellow warnings for UK as Brits brace for battering – see full list

The UK is being told to brace itself for a windy battering, which is set to be accompanied by a horrific-looking rainy downpour, as the Met Office issues new weather warnings

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30 h. ago Major travel warning as biggest French ATC strike in years to impact over 36,000 Brits

On September 18, the SNCTA union, which represents 80% of French controllers, will stage a 24-hour walkout in protest against government budget cuts and stalled wage talks

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32 h. ago Serious flood warnings issued with 11 areas under threat as Met Office warns of worse to come

There are a total of 11 warnings in place across Wales on Thursday morning, with Natural Resources Wales warning that immediate action is needed in some areas

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37 h. ago Trump issues Oval Office address over Charlie Kirk's assassination: 'This is a dark moment for America'

The president published a grave, four-minute statement from the Oval Office to his Truth Social account.

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45 h. ago Met Office issues fresh Storm Amy verdict as Brits face hail and thunderstorms

Brits are set to be buffeted by unsettled conditions in the coming days with heavy showers set to dump rain and unleash thunderstorms across much of the country

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48 h. ago Ryder Cup organisers ask Donald Trump to delay Bethpage arrival to avoid security chaos

President’s visit at US Open tennis final caused delaysPGA of America’s priority is delivering ‘seamless’ eventRyder Cup organisers have asked that Donald Trump does not arrive for the opening tee shots at Bethpage this month amid fears of security chaos similar to the scenes that caused a delay to the start of the US Open tennis men’s singles final.Whether the message is heeded at the White House remains to be seen. While Ryder Cup officials have no issue with the US president arriving at the New York golf course as planned on the first day, they believe logistically it would be far easier if Trump attends for lunch and the Friday afternoon session. Continue reading...

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