10 h. ago More than 120 million set to get drenched this weekend as coastal system hammers East Coast

The storm is expected to impact travel up and down the East Coast, bringing gusting winds up to 60 miles per hour and major coastal flooding

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22 h. ago Two dead as severe weather brings down trees and powerlines in Tasmania

Severe weather warnings have also been issued for Victoria, southern New South Wales and parts of South AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo people have died, a hospital has been damaged and thousands of properties left without power in Tasmania, as severe winds buffet Australia’s south-east.Weather warnings were also in place on Friday afternoon in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as the weather system moved towards the country’s east coast. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago A nor’easter is coming for the US this weekend – how bad it will be depends on which prediction you believe

Dangerous winds up to 60 mph and heavy rainfall up to 10 inches could impact travel up and down the East Coast

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5 d. ago Footage captures 'moment arsonist sets mosque on fire' as police probe hate crime

The front entrance to the mosque in Peaceheaven in East Sussex - six miles east along the coast from Brighton - was damaged along with a vehicle parked outside.

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9 d. ago Storm Amy LIVE: Met Office warnings over 'rapidly developing' storm on way to UK

The Met Office has named the first storm of the season after Hurricane Humberto, which put Bermuda and the US East Coast on high alert, has formed into Storm Amy

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1 week ago Tropical Storm Imelda could become second hurricane to hit Caribbean in days

Imelda is forecast to strengthen as Hurricane Humberto continues to bring strong winds to regionHurricane Humberto continues to churn in the Sargasso Sea north of the Caribbean, and held on as a powerful category 4 storm on Sunday. Just a day earlier, Humberto briefly reached category 5 status with 160mph sustained winds before it weakened slightly on Sunday.Humberto is likely to remain offshore and track west of Bermuda on Monday night into Tuesday, but its strength will still send large swells, life-threatening rip currents and surf across the Lesser Antilles and the US east coast over the coming days. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tropical Storm Imelda forming and expected to become hurricane

Forecast track could take storm, which caused disruption in Bahamas and Cuba, away from US east coastTropical Storm Imelda formed on Sunday and was expected to become a hurricane on a forecast track that could take it away from the US east coast in the coming days. The storm was causing disruption in the Bahamas and Cuba on Sunday, and a tropical storm watch was posted in parts of Florida.Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto weakened very slightly but remained a strong category 4 storm in the Atlantic, threatening Bermuda. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hurricane Humberto hurtles towards US East Coast in satellite footage

Satellite footage captured Hurricane Humberto hurtling towards the US East Coast.

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1 week ago US braces for storm expected to hit the east coast as Hurricane Imelda in coming days

A weather system forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda is causing disruption in the Bahamas and nearby islands

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1 week ago Government criticised for leaving villagers in dark over potential new town

It comes as the Housing Secretary is set to pledge that the construction of three new towns will begin before the next election.

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2 w. ago Christmas tickets go on sale for faster trains on East Coast Main Line

Rail passengers hoping to travel between London, Yorkshire, northeast England and Scotland over Christmas can book now

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2 w. ago Dramatic moment coastguard attempts to save skipper's life as yacht is thrown around by powerful waves

The mission off the coast of Newhaven in East Sussex features in the first episode of a new series of Channel 5 documentary Coastguard: Search & Rescue SOS which begins at 9pm tomorrow night.

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2 w. ago The Gant House brings a taste of the American East Coast to London

The Gant House brings a taste of the American East Coast to London  Luxury London

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2 w. ago Flood warnings LIVE as 28 red 'act now' alerts issued across UK after Met Office notice

The Environment Agency has issued a series of flood warnings this evening following the breakout of an intense spell of severe weather over the Midlands and east coast

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2 w. ago Flood warnings LIVE as 43 red 'act now' alerts issued across UK after Met Office notice

The Environment Agency has issued a series of flood warnings this evening following the breakout of an intense spell of severe weather over the Midlands and east coast

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2 w. ago I had a stroke during an ocean swim. Most people passed by unawares. One didn’t

When Graham Russell set out for a dip in powerful wintry surf, he had no idea that the beach where he had helped save lives as a surf lifesaver would become the place where his own was changedIt was an exhilarating day in every possible way. Standing on the cold sand on a Sunday morning, I saw the sun flash off powerful surf as it curved into whitewater that rushed up the beach. The sound of it boomed around the nearby cliffs. The passing clouds threw dark green patches across the frothy water, the air was crisp and dry. Today’s swim promised to be great.The members of my winter swimming club were pulling on cozzies, bright pink swimming caps and goggles as they assessed the challenging conditions. The car park was jammed with surfers from all around. Word had spread that MacMasters beach here on the NSW central coast was the place to experience this monstrous east swell.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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2 w. ago I had a stroke during an ocean swim. Most people passed by unaware. One didn’t

When Graham Russell set out for a dip in powerful wintry surf, he had no idea that the beach where he had helped save lives as a surf lifesaver would become the place where his own was changedIt was an exhilarating day in every possible way. Standing on the cold sand on a Sunday morning, I saw the sun flash off powerful surf as it curved into whitewater that rushed up the beach. The sound of it boomed around the nearby cliffs. The passing clouds threw dark green patches across the frothy water, the air was crisp and dry. Today’s swim promised to be great.The members of my winter swimming club were pulling on cozzies, bright pink swimming caps and goggles as they assessed the challenging conditions. The car park was jammed with surfers from all around. Word had spread that MacMasters beach here on the NSW central coast was the place to experience this monstrous east swell.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Scottish seaside town that was named 'saddest on the east coast'

It was slammed for its "run-down town centre and a distinct lack of investment".

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3 w. ago Wedding venue in the grounds of historic Duntarvie Castle teams up with East Coast Catering

Heritage meets hospitality at this new wedding venue at stunning location dating back centuries.

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4 w. ago So many lanternflies are spreading across the East Coast they are being picked up by radar

Bug species from South East Asia considered highly invasive and a danger to crops

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