15 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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17 h. ago Sonic boom UK: Exact moment RAF Typhoon jets track down plane flying over London

People across Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire reported hearing the sound and said they felt their 'houses shake' at around 11.30am this morning

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66 h. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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68 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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6 d. ago Met Office warns Storm Dexter to hit within HOURS but it's great news for heatwave

The UK is set to bask in a heatwave next week as the Met Office said a storm, which is due to hit the UK today, will bring "unseasonably hot" weather to the country

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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 As dark financial clouds gather, Labour has to heed its past: when it chooses austerity, it loses elections | Andy Beckett

Those who insist on spending cuts are those who are never hurt by them. Time to be brave – and take a new tackBritain is in danger of going bankrupt. It may happen slowly or quickly, but since Labour took office this possibility has increasingly been promoted and discussed in the press, by opposition parties and in the City of London.What exact form will this bankruptcy take? The prophets of doom tend to be vague about the timescale, but more certain about the cause of the coming meltdown: the state spending too much, generally on people who have little.Andy Beckett is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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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

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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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9 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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9 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.

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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

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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

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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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1 week 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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