6 h. ago First part of UK to restrict new drivers confirms 2026 date for rules

There will be nighttime driving and passenger restrictions for new drivers under 24

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6 h. ago Northern Ireland to introduce strict restrictions on young drivers to tackle crash rates

It will see newly qualified motorists under the age of 24 face a six-month period of restricted driving at night, an age limit on passengers who can travel in their cars and a host of other rules.

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7 h. ago The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy announces death of mother Anne

She said in an Instagram post that the family is ‘heartbroken’.

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7 h. ago Full list of UK schools closed today as Storm Chandra causes disruption

A string of weather warnings in place across UK as Met Office warns of disruption

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8 h. ago Storm Chandra LIVE: Drivers rescued from flooded cars amid 'danger to life' weather warnings

Amber ‘danger to life’ weather warnings have come into force for south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland

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9 h. ago Storm Chandra latest: ‘Danger to life’ flood warning and travel chaos as Met Office issues UK weather alerts

Nearly 250 schools are closed in Northern Ireland while the Severn Bridge between England and Wales has also been shut to traffic

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10 h. ago Storm Chandra map: Where heavy rain and flooding could hit UK today with ‘danger to life’ warning issued

Several weather warnings have been issued, including amber warnings for south-west England for rain and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for wind

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11 h. ago Storm Chandra LIVE: 'Danger to life' weather warnings kick in as heavy rain and 75mph winds batter UK

Amber ‘danger to life’ weather warnings have come into force for south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland

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13 h. ago Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK

The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds

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18 h. ago Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

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24 h. ago Lanarkshire bracing itself for Storm Chandra, with strong winds, heavy rain and deep snow expected

While the worst impact of Chandra will be in Northern Ireland and southwest England, multiple yellow weather warnings have been issued across the country on Tuesday, January 27.

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26 h. ago Storm Chandra map: Where snow, wind and heavy rain will batter Britain this week

Several weather warnings have been issued, including amber warnings for south-west England for rain and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for wind

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30 h. ago Storm Chandra to hit UK with snow and 80mph winds as Met Office issue several warnings

Amber warnings issued across south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for rain and wind

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31 h. ago Storm Chandra named as Met Office issues fresh weather warnings

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

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31 h. ago Britain to be hit by 70mph winds and more heavy rain today as police hunt for missing kayaker

The Met Office issued yellow warnings for up to 80mm (3.1in) of rain and 70mph gusts today and tomorrow for southern England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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39 h. ago Farage to pardon convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government

The party said military personnel had been ‘unfairly hounded’.

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46 h. ago Woman in her 60s dies and two others taken to hospital after 'getting into difficulty' in the water at UK beach

The incident took place at Helen's Bay in County Down, Northern Ireland, on Saturday at around 1pm.

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51 h. ago Woman in her 60s dies & two rushed to hospital after ‘getting into difficulty’ in the sea at popular UK beach

A WOMAN has tragically died after getting into difficulty at a popular UK beach. Two other swimmers were rushed to hospital after the horror unfolded in the water at Helen's Bay in County Down, Northern Ireland, yesterday. Emergency crews, including cops and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, were scrambled to the beach at around 1pm. A...

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53 h. ago Woman dies in Northern Ireland after getting into difficulty in sea

A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Helen's Bay in County Down on Saturday afternoon - and sadly later died

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3 d. ago Heavy rain and high winds to continue as Storm Ingrid batters parts of the UK

High winds could cause travel disruption and flooding in the week ahead.

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