53 h. ago This year’s storm list unveiled as public pick names in tribute to loved ones

Met Office, Met Eireann and Dutch national weather forecasting service KNMI reveal the names for 2025/26 storm season.

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9 d. ago M25 closure LIVE: Major UK motorway traffic chaos as car catches fire in horror blaze

A car fire on the M25 had forced a section of the major motorway to shut leading to severe delays for motorists on the bank holiday weekend

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1 week ago Sinkhole the size of 10p coin sparks traffic chaos and forces closure of road for more than a week

The tiny hole has led to the closure of a 79-metre stretch of road in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, more than 3,000 times the circumference of the sinkhole itself.

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1 week ago The Bank Holiday getaway begins: Traffic chaos warnings issued as 17m get set to hit the roads while rail firm says 'do not travel' ahead of train strikes

Motorists hitting the roads for the August bank holiday should brace for long delays on major routes, with peak traffic hours expected between 10am and 7pm.

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1 week ago M25 traffic LIVE: Gatwick rush hour chaos on major UK motorway over 'people in road'

Commuters are facing long delays on the M25 this morning in a police-led incident due to "people in the road" which is affecting motorists heading along the motorway in Surrey, near Junction 6

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2 w. ago Drivers warned ahead of bank holiday traffic chaos with 17.6 million trips planned

Some 17.6 million car trips are expected to take place in the UK over the August bank holiday period

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2 w. ago M20 closure LIVE as tractor falls from bridge sparking traffic chaos

A massive stretch of the M20 has been closed in both directions for at least four hours after a tractor plunged from a bridge - with emergency services currently working at the scene

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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 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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3 w. ago Terrifying moment lightning strike causes tower of flames in South Carolina as hurricane weather threatens US

A lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded a transformer into a tower of flames, causing widespread power outages and traffic chaos. The dramatic moment was caught on police dash cam

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3 w. ago M6 shutdown LIVE: Overturned lorry sparks traffic chaos with major delays

The M6 has closed in both directions after a lorry overturned on the northbound carriageway with police and other emergency services racing to attend the scene of the crash

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Traffic chaos from rogue ducks in usually quiet London commuter village

Traffic chaos from rogue ducks in usually quiet London commuter village - quacks 'causing tinnitus'  My London

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3 w. 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

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3 w. ago Full weather forecast for Oasis Edinburgh gigs after Storm Floris chaos

Bucket hats may be in order this weekend

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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.

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