34 m. ago Rest and Be Thankful A83: Road reopens after heavy rainfall causes 11 landslips near major road

Drivers faced a 60-mile diversion during a “considerable” clean up operation to clear the debris.

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18 h. ago 'Utter chaos' on M60 after lorry hits bridge causing major delays

There has been heavy traffic on the M60 for hours following the incident

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64 h. ago Coldplay 'very sorry' after tube strike causes two major shows to be rescheduled

Coldplay have been forced to reschedule the final two dates of their 10-show run at Wembley Stadium due to strikes on the London Underground

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5 d. ago Floods affect 1.2 million, displace nearly 250,000 in eastern Pakistan

Rescuers in Pakistan's Punjab province are racing to reach stranded families after heavy rain and water from overflowing dams in India caused major rivers to burst their banks

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6 d. ago Pictures show devastation caused by major mountain fire that has been burning for four days

The fire has been burning for the last five days

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6 d. ago Couple killed in Isle of Wight helicopter crash are pictured as daughter is 'devastated' by their loss

Justyna Czoska, 52, and Wojtek Kowalkowski, 49, were among three killed in the tragic crash on the island

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6 d. ago Isle of Wight helicopter crash victims pictured as family left 'devastated'

Two victims of the tragic Isle of Wight helicopter crash have been named as couple Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski.

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1 week ago Hurricane Erin never hit land or caused major damage, but endangered turtle nests weren't so lucky

As Hurricane Erin pelted North Carolina’s barrier islands with strong winds and waves, it destroyed many nests of threatened sea turtle

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1 week ago London travel news LIVE: Rail disruptions causing travel chaos in major London stations

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, railways and roads

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2 w. ago Maura Higgins reveals major The Traitors US bombshell after causing 'carnage'

Maura Higgins has hinted in an Instagram video that she causes 'utter carnage' while taking part in The Traitors US as she revealed the experience was 'unique'

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2 w. ago Live updates as 'infrastructure defect' causes major motorway delays

Two lanes of the M5 near Bristol are closed due to an 'infrastructure defect'

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2 w. ago M25/M23 closures LIVE as crash causes traffic chaos and diversions

Driver are facing major delays after a crash near Croydon caused closures on two motorways with major diversions put in place as emergency services tackle the accident

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds

Findings help decipher mechanisms through which ‘forever chemicals’ cause disease, aiding in treating health problemsNew research suggests exposure to some common Pfas or “forever chemical” compounds causes changes to gene activity, and those changes are linked to health problems including multiple cancers, neurological disorders and autoimmune disease.The findings are a major step toward determining the mechanism by which the chemicals cause disease and could help doctors identify, detect and treat health problems for those exposed to Pfas before the issues advance. The research may also point toward other diseases potentially caused by Pfas that have not yet been identified, the authors said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Car flips on M40 in major crash causing delays

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, rail and road services

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2 w. ago Travel chaos as major motorway closes after lorry bursts into flames

National Highways said it was forced to shut the road in both directions between Junction 29 for Romford and Junction 30 for the crossing after a HGV "fully laden with car tyres" caught fire.

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3 w. ago Professional gardener issues warning over 'toxic' tree he'd avoid planting outside home

A gardening expert has issued caution over a handful of different types of trees which can cause major issues in your garden.

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3 w. ago UK heatwave warning for 'staying indoors' as large part of population urged to listen

A large number of people aged 18 to 30 are still not getting enough vitamin D despite the sunny weather in the UK, and one common problem is causing major issues

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3 w. ago Pep Guardiola facing race against time to axe FIVE stars as UEFA rules cause major issue

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City welcomed a host of new faces to the Etihad Stadium earlier this summer but the focus now appears to be on exits before the window closes

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3 w. ago M4 live updates as crash shuts major road causing long delays

There is heavy traffic on the M4 near Port Talbot due to a crash blocking one of the main routes into Swansea

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