15 h. ago Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Officials in the northern Caribbean are warning of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin approaches the region

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15 h. ago Met Office tells Brits to get emergency kit ready in 11 'danger to life' areas

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for 11 areas and told people they might want to prepare an 'emergency' kit in case of flooding

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16 h. ago Foreign Office warns of strict new alcohol rules and fines in Portugal's Algarve

The single most popular region of the country with holidaymakers is the beach-lined, sunny Algarve in the south. UK visitors account for 44% of all overseas guests in the region and 40% of flight arrivals at Faro Airport

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23 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued as Met Office urges Brits to prepare emergency kits

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow thunder warnings for thunderstorms this week, with the agency saying Brits might want to prepare for potential flooding as extreme weather arrives in the UK

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36 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as 'hail and lightning' follows summer’s fourth heatwave

A dramatic weather change is on the way for some after the UK saw highs of 33C on Tuesday

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37 h. ago Fears Alaskan capital could disappear underwater as melting GLACIER sends torrents of floodwater rushing towards homes

Thousands of Americans are set to evacuate their homes due to what could be a record surge of water. Officials warned that entire neighborhoods at risk of potentially catastrophic flooding.

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39 h. ago Met Office warns when severe weather will mark the end of intense heatwave with thunderstorms expected

The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain across the UK, with an amber heat health alert in place today

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40 h. ago Met Office issue weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Perthshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Perth and Kinross with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region over the next two days.

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40 h. ago Met Office warns of thunderstorms in West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute. The warning is in place from 2pm today until 10pm on Thursday.

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40 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches Britain

The weather warnings come in the aftermath of a heatwave across parts of the UK

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41 h. ago Stirling and Clackmannanshire braced for thunderstorms as Met Office issues weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Stirling and Clackmannanshire, with the warning in place from 2pm on Wednesday until 10pm on Thursday.

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41 h. ago Scotland braced for two days of thunderstorms as Met Office issues nationwide warning

The Met Office is warning of a thundery end to the current summer heat and even a 'danger to life'.

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41 h. ago Alert issued over supplement taken by millions after 16 people hospitalised due to 'defective' tablets

Health officials have warned about the dangers of taking vitamin D supplements without medical advice after 16 people who took 'defective' ones bought online were left hospitalised.

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42 h. ago Met Office warning ahead of brutal end to 33C heatwave with exact date for storms

The Met Office has warned that a 'brutal end' to the heatwave is on the way, after Brits have basked in incredible 33C sunshine this week while sweltering in parks and offices

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46 h. ago Brutal end to UK heatwave as Met Office warns of savage summer storms

The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and rain are likely in the UK later today, bringing a brutal end to the scorching heatwave across the country

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62 h. ago Brits heading to Spain issued warning after devastating wildfires leave one dead

Much of Europe is in the midst an extreme heat-wave with 44C temperatures triggering devastating wildfires to sweep across parts of Spain as officials warn "everyone is at risk"

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64 h. ago When the hot weather will end as Met Office warns of oncoming storm

Forecasters say we should expect 'fairly wet weather' with the potential for storm alerts

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64 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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64 h. ago Dangerous drug 'rampant' in Brit holiday hotspot as tourists have seizures on the streets

Another popular drug has emerged on to the party scene once again as dealers target tourists in Majorca, leaving them at risk of seizures, memory loss and even death, officials have warned.

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2 d. ago David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments

Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influenceDavid Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite staff from the oil firm Shell and the defence firm BAE Systems to work inside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.A pre-action letter seen by the Guardian warns the foreign secretary that the scheme leaves the government open to allegations of a conflict of interest and creates the potential for “improper influence”.An alleged lack of transparency as to how the proposed scheme will operate.The potential for improper influence by representatives of Shell and BAE Systems on UK government practices, including in relation to foreign policy.The potential for conflicts of interest. Continue reading...

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