9 h. ago Man killed by falling tree as 'dangerous' 70mph gusts sweep UK

A yellow weather warning for strong winds is in place until 6pm on Monday

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9 h. ago Man killed by falling tree branch as gusts in UK reach up to 78mph during weather warning

A man has tragically been killed by a tree branch that fell at a park in Lancashire, with police cordoning off the area amid a yellow weather warning in place over the weekend

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9 h. ago Man killed by falling tree after Met Office warning over 70mph winds

A man has been killed by a tree branch in Blackpool

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10 h. ago Man is killed by falling tree branch as storm winds of up to 78mph leave at least 600 homes without power and Met Office issue UK

The man in his 40s was found with serious head injuries at Revoe Park in Blackpool, Lancashire, shortly before 5am and was pronounced dead at the scene amid strong winds.

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10 h. ago Man is killed by falling tree branch as storm winds of up to 78mph leave at least 150 homes without power and Met Office issue UK

The man in his 40s was found with serious head injuries at Revoe Park in Blackpool, Lancashire, shortly before 5am and was pronounced dead at the scene amid strong winds.

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11 h. ago Homeless man in tent killed by falling tree branch at Blackpool park as police seal off area

The man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene

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13 h. ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights for September 15 as Met Office issues yellow warning

The latest updates on departures from Manchester Airport

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13 h. ago Met Office issues weather warning as strong winds of up to 70mph set to hit England and Wales

The yellow weather warning for wind continues into Monday

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14 h. ago Storm winds of up to 78mph shut down parks and zoos and leave at least 150 homes without power as Met Office issue UK

A 26-hour Met Office yellow wind warning covering most of England and Wales will run until 6pm this evening, and a wind speed of 78mph has been recorded on the Isle of Wight.

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14 h. ago 'Dangerous' gusts up to 50mph set to sweep London as Met Office issues wind warning

A yellow weather warning for strong winds is in place until 6pm on Monday

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14 h. ago Are Poland holidays safe after Foreign Office issues travel warning

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would deploy three advanced Rafale fighter jets to help protect Poland's airspace and NATO's eastern flank following a Russian drone incursion last week

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16 h. ago Met Office issue weather warning as strong winds of up to 70mph set to hit England and Wales

The yellow weather warning for wind continues into Monday

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32 h. ago M60 traffic LIVE as BOTH directions shut over 'police incident' in Manchester derby alert

The M60 was shut in both directions following a "police incident" with officers issuing a major Manchester derby alert - officials are telling drivers to allow extra time

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35 h. ago Met Office issues five steps to take as Wales hit by weather warning

There is a 22-hour yellow warning in place across the whole of Wales and it starts on Sunday evening

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63 h. ago Storm Amy latest as Met Office issues weather warning across much of the UK

Greater Manchester will be hit by heavy rain and strong winds

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63 h. ago Met Office issues yellow weather warning across Greater Manchester this weekend

Greater Manchester is set to be hit by strong winds

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3 d. ago Brazilians take to the streets to celebrate Bolsonaro conviction

Indigenous groups and other minorities praise verdict while US officials issue warnings of possible sanctions• Operation World Cup: the murder plot at the heart of Brazil’s trial of the century• Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in BrazilThousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to rejoice at Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction for plotting a coup, as progressive politicians celebrated the historic move and rightwing figures linked to Donald Trump responded with anger and threats.Chile’s leftwing president, Gabriel Boric, led regional congratulations of the decision to jail Bolsonaro for 27 years for leading a criminal organisation that sought to seize power after the far-right populist lost the 2022 election. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Met Office issues fresh verdict on prospect of Storm Amy as weather warning expanded

A wind warning issued earlier this week has been expanded to cover much of the country

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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