4 h. ago Tropical storm turns into Hurricane Erin as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Hurricane is predicted pick up steam toward Florida before veering away from the US mainlandA tropical storm sped up to become Hurricane Erin mid-morning on Friday, as it approached Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides on its way to becoming a major Atlantic hurricane.The huge storm was swirling across the Caribbean and is ultimately expected to head towards Florida, picking up speed over warm ocean water, before ultimately veering away from the US mainland. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Emmanuel Macron decries ‘antisemitic hatred’ after memorial tree cut down

French president responds to felling of olive planted in memory of young Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 The felling of an olive tree planted in memory of a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 caused outrage in France on Friday, with Emmanuel Macron promising to punish an act of “antisemitic hatred”.Politicians across the political spectrum condemned the act as an attack against the memory of Ilan Halimi, who was kidnapped by a gang of around 20 youths in January 2006 and tortured on a low-income housing estate in the southern Paris suburb of Bagneux. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago New housing estate planned alongside huge logistics warehouses

The new estate would straddle the boundaries of Bolton and Salford, close to the M61

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22 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: End of an era as sonless Sir Benjamin Slade turns his mansion over to hotel group

Aged 79, Sir Benjamin Slade has accepted that he will never sire a lad to inherit his baronetcy, created for his great-great-great grandfather in 1831, and Maunsel House and its 1,300-acre estate.

Politics

57 h. ago Storm Floris damage finally cleared after tree crashes into house

Storm damage caused the tree to crash into a Kilwinning home.

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7 d. ago Last of 72,000 homes in Scotland which lost power in Storm Floris reconnected

SSEN said record wind speeds and widespread storm-force gusts caused ‘considerable network damage’.

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8 d. ago UK heat blast brings 28C summer scorcher as Brits to roast this weekend

While Storm Floris may have moved on from the UK, the dreary skies and damp conditions have remained - but that's about to change this weekend after forecasters predicted a 28C heat blast

Politics

8 d. ago Full weather forecast for Oasis Edinburgh gigs after Storm Floris chaos

Bucket hats may be in order this weekend

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8 d. ago Met Office verdict on whether Storm Dexter will hit UK as 'wet and windy' weather returns

Another storm is moving towards the UK - just days after Storm Floris wreaked havoc across the country

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8 d. ago Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work.

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8 d. ago Power back on for most homes hit by Storm Floris blackout in reconnection drive

Angela Constance spoke earlier about the clear-up mission following the storm.

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9 d. ago Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored.

Society

9 d. ago Lucky escape for driver as tree falls on car on busy Welsh road

The A497 was shut in both directions after a tree fell on a car during Storm Floris with drivers asked to avoid the area

Transport

9 d. ago Met Office maps show exact date temperatures will soar to 28C in UK

Parts of the country will see temperatures of almost 30C next week following the recent disruption of Storm Floris

Politics

9 d. ago Rollercoaster chaser could still set record despite Storm Floris setback

The former UK head of Google for Education believes people should be encouraged to do what they love.

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9 d. ago Roller coaster chaser could still set record despite Storm Floris setback

The former UK head of Google for Education believes people should be encouraged to do what they love.

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9 d. ago Storm Floris aftermath leaves thousands without power for second night

The brutal weather system brought winds of up to 90mph, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the dark and causing chaos across the power network.

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9 d. ago Thousands spend second night without power after Storm Floris

The storm swept in on Monday bringing disruption to roads, railways and power networks.

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9 d. ago London set to enjoy blaze of warm sunshine for the rest of summer... thanks to a tropical storm

Tropical Storm Dexter is likely to build a ridge of high pressure over the UK in the coming days

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9 d. ago UK set for huge weather divide this weekend as Met teases return of summer

The Met Office has warned a North-South weather divide is set to emerge this weekend as the remnants of storm Floris make way for 'a more typical summer pattern'

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