9 h. ago Weather tracker: wet conditions raise risk of flooding in south

Warnings issued for Serbia, Romania and Greek islands amid forecast of prolonged rainfall and strong winds While storms and hurricanes have churned in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, Europe has faced extreme conditions of its own. A low-pressure system that developed over the Mediterranean midweek moved north-east into south-eastern Europe on Thursday, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and prolonged rainfall.The system is expected to persist into Friday, with models on indicating 48-hour totals of 80-130mm of rain across much of the Balkans. Red weather warnings were issued for Serbia, south-west Romania, north-east Greece, and the Dodecanese and North Aegean Islands, highlighting the risk of flooding and threat to life. Strong winds also closed schools on Zakynthos in the Ionian Islands. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago 'Most beautiful autumn town' and now is the 'perfect' time to visit

A town in the south-west of England has been labelled as one of the "most beautiful autumn towns" in the UK, with people saying it's a "beautiful place with tons of character"

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32 h. ago ‘My son genuinely believed it was real’: Parents are letting little kids play with AI. Are they wrong?

Some believe AI can spark their child’s imagination through personalized stories and generative images. Scientists are wary of its affect on creativityJosh was at the end of his rope when he turned to ChatGPT for help with a parenting quandary. The 40-year-old father of two had been listening to his “super loquacious” four-year-old talk about Thomas the Tank Engine for 45 minutes, and he was feeling overwhelmed.“He was not done telling the story that he wanted to tell, and I needed to do my chores, so I let him have the phone,” recalled Josh, who lives in north-west Ohio. “I thought he would finish the story and the phone would turn off.” Continue reading...

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36 h. ago UK safari park turns spooktacular for Halloween with new baby tigers on view too

A popular animal attraction in the North West of England is offering more tricks than treats this Halloween, with kids going half price with a full paying adult

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40 h. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta sack claim made as '£760m Emirates expansion plan' emerges

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have a chance to ramp up the pressure at the top of the Premier League table this weekend when they welcome struggling West Ham to North London

Economics

60 h. ago Housing market activity likely to strengthen gradually, says Nationwide

Underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK ‘remain supportive,’ the building society said.

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3 d. ago The north west destination named the best place to visit this autumn

It's one of the UK's top spots for impressive autumn colours

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4 d. ago Migrants attempt longer Channel crossing after recent deaths

After a quiet morning in northern France, a large black dinghy carrying migrants was pictured having set off from a beach in north-west France.

Events

4 d. ago Airline cancels all north west flights as it shuts down immediately

Passengers are urged to check flights with other airlines and contact their credit card provider or travel agent

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4 d. ago Gunman shot girl, eight, and father disguised as Deliveroo rider, court told

Jazz Reid allegedly fired 11 shots as the pair sat with other family members in a car in Ladbroke Grove, north-west London, last November.

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4 d. ago The top botanical gardens and arboretums in the UK and Ireland to visit this autumn

Embrace autumn surrounded by trees of rich gold, reds and orange leaves

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5 d. ago Scottish town named 'most romantic for couples' that has one of UK's best breakfasts

A town named as one of the UK's most romantic getaway destinations has been praised as being perfect for couples who want to enjoy a cosy autumn getaway.

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5 d. ago Five cosy south east London pubs to visit for a drink this autumn

Five cosy south east London pubs to visit for a drink this autumn  This Is Local London

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5 d. ago Kim Kardashian and daughter North West in matching looks after parenting criticised

Socialite and reality star Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West, whom she shares with Kanye West, had all eyes on them at a recent event

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6 d. ago Why Netflix's House of Guinness chose England over Dublin for its filming locations

House of Guinness, the new Netflix period drama, was filmed in various locations across the North West of England, including Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales and Yorkshire

Society

6 d. ago Robins will visit gardeners daily in autumn if you have 1 food 7 experts recommend

Robins are a common sight in British gardens, but if you want to attract them to your yard, there is one step you can take to make sure they keep coming back.

Science

6 d. ago Kim Kardashian is upstaged by tween daughter North West, 12, at her own  NikeSKIMS event

The 44-year-old SKIMS founder brought her 12-year-old firstborn to celebrate her brand's collaboration with Nike at its store opening at The Grove.

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7 d. ago Update: Second man charged with murder after shooting in north west London

Update: Second man charged with murder after shooting in north west London  Metropolitan Police

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7 d. ago Charming destination named 'UK's cosiest city' for autumn escapes

For some people as the weather gets colder it's time to escape to a hot country but for many a hot chocolate while the rain is pouring outside is perfect

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8 d. ago Wicked: For Good's final trailer sees Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's characters face off in dramatic showdown as fans are treated to teaser of new music while Dorothy arrives in Oz

The sequel sees the return of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.

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