3 d. ago Joseph McNeil, who helped sparked a protest movement at a North Carolina lunch counter, dies at 83

Joseph McNeil, a key figure in the civil rights movement, has died at 83

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6 d. ago Weather tracker: deep trough over Europe brings severe storms

Heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes lash swaths of continent, with France, Italy and Slovenia among worst hitSevere storms linked to a deep upper air trough formed from the ex-hurricane Erin lashed parts of western and southern Europe last week.Italy was hit by severe rainfall on Thursday that caused flooding in the Lombardy region. The commune of Busto Arsizio was badly affected, with more than 100mm of rain and frequent lightning. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Teens rescued at popular Welsh tourist beach as remnants of Hurricane Erin hit coast

They had water in their lungs and were take to hospital after one appeared to be unresponsive in the water

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9 d. ago Moment ferocious 100mph storm blows passenger plane around on holiday island as aftermath of Hurricane Erin lashes Europe

Wind gusts nearly overturned the aircraft while it was stopped on the runway at Cagnano Airport in Corsica this morning.

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1 week ago How Tropical Storm Fernand and Hurricane Erin will cause heavy downpours in the UK this weekend

The two weather events are set to bring ‘unseasonable’ conditions to the UK

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1 week ago Zara McDermott 'moves in to boyfriend Louis Tomlinson's north London mansion' following just months of dating

 Zara McDermott has moved in with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson just months after going public with their romance. 

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1 week ago Zara McDermott 'moves in to boyfriend Louis Tomlinson's north London mansion' just months after meeting

 Zara McDermott has moved in with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson just months after going public with their romance. 

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1 week ago Yellow weather warning issued for London as Hurricane Erin reaches UK

In London, the weather is expected to remain unsettled this week, with isolated showers developing into heavy downpours

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1 week ago Met Office issues weather warning as Hurricane Erin rain reaches UK

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Wales by the Met Office

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1 week ago Dramatic moment RNLI lifeboat heroes save stranded dog after family

Otis the rottweiler became trapped on the rocks at Kynance Cove in Cornwall after he and his family had been cut off by a rising tide caused by Hurricane Erin during a bank holiday day walk.

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1 week ago Urgent warning from lifeguards as Hurricane Erin hits Welsh coast

After weeks of warm and dry weather ex-Hurricane Erin is bringing unsettled weather to our shores creating hazardous conditions on beaches

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1 week ago UK weather map: Where rain is set to end summer heat this week

Effects from Hurricane Erin could bring an end to the UK’s hot weather

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1 week ago Hurricane Erin: Met Office warns autumn to make 'early appearance' as thunderstorms loom

Temperatures in the UK peaked at 29.3C on Bank Holiday Monday - with Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, among the warmest places - but the weather is now set to change

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1 week ago Record bank holiday temperatures for parts of UK ahead of rain and wind from Hurricane Erin

The highest temperature for England recorded on Monday was 29.3C in Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire

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1 week ago Seaside resort warning after 'hundreds' left 'seriously injured' at beach

People visiting the British seaside have been issued a warning this week as the remnants of ex-Hurricane Erin are expected to bring towering waves as the Summer holidays end

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1 week ago 'Danger' warning issued on the coast as remnants of Hurricane Erin to hit Wales

The RNLI has urged people to take care with 'large waves' likely

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1 week ago Bank Holiday weather: Temperatures hit close to 30C ahead of rain and wind from Hurricane Erin

The highest temperature for England recorded on Monday was 29.3C in Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire

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1 week ago Warmest August bank holiday Monday ever for Wales and Northern Ireland

The remnants of Hurricane Erin are set to bring rain and wind to the west of the UK.

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1 week ago Weather maps show how Hurricane Erin will affect Wales with big change incoming

Wales could see hail and thunder after weeks of warm and sunny weather

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1 week ago Bank Holiday weather: Temperatures could hit 30C ahead of rain and wind from Hurricane Erin

Cities including Nottingham and Manchester will see peak temperatures until Monday evening

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