21 h. ago Residents express amazement after seeing mystery object streak across the sky

More than 200 people across a half-dozen southern states have reported witnessing a mysterious object streak across the sky

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47 h. ago UK expecting north/south weather divide as temperatures to rocket again in some regions

Another heatwave set to peak early next week could bring the highest temperatures of the year so far to the UK

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6 d. ago Economic policymaking needs to adapt to the climate emergency | Heather Stewart

Tackling inflation from companies raising prices during cost shocks requires more than adjusting interest ratesThe heatwave that gripped much of the UK this week was the latest sweltering reminder that the climate emergency is already making daily life more volatile.Many of the places most brutally exposed to out-of-kilter weather patterns and natural disasters are in the global south, and rightly demand solidarity from the wealthier countries responsible for most historical emissions. But the costs of the emergency are being felt everywhere. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Man City given extra North Stand motivation ahead of expected opening

Manchester City are moving closer to completing their expanded North Stand and it could have a major impact on the season.

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2 w. ago Brits to become sleep zombies with 27C heat, thunder and 'intense' rain, warn Met Office

UK weather to warm up - roasting Brits as temperatures soar, with the South East and central England potentially reaching 27C on Wednesday and Thursday and then 29C on Friday

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3 w. ago Marine heatwave found to have engulfed area of ocean five times the size of Australia

World Meteorological Organization report says record heat in 2024 was driven by climate crisis and intersected with extreme weather eventsAlmost 40 million sq kilometres of ocean around south-east Asia and the Pacific – an area five times the size of Australia – was engulfed in a marine heatwave in 2024, a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report has revealed.WMO scientists said the record heat – on land and in the ocean – was mostly driven by the climate crisis and coincided with a string of extreme weather events, from deadly landslides in the Philippines to floods in Australia and rapid glacier loss in Indonesia. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bumper crop of asparagus to hit the shelves of Asda thanks to Scottish grower microclimate

ESG Drysdale extends supply of asparagus to more than 60 Asda stores across the north-east of England. Supplier expects to sell at least 25 tonnes of asparagus through Asda. Vegetable grower credits coastal microclimate for the success of strong asparagus season. Grower says extended supply is a significant boost.

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4 w. ago Met Office says UK will see 'heavy downpours' and risk of 'thunder' as May ends

Heavy rain is expected for the north of the country with showers in the west

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