4 h. ago 'Severe disruption' on Manchester Piccadilly railway line with trains cancelled

Disruption is expected to continue this morning as trains running to and from the stations are cancelled and delayed

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11 h. ago People urged to plant three flowers to repel wasps from their garden

If you're worried about being attacked by a surge of wasps during the heatwave make sure you follow this one easy expert tip that will keep these pesky insects far away from your home

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25 h. ago Scotland weather: Warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend

Delays and cancellations to train and bus services are also likely.

Events

44 h. ago Gare du Nord LIVE: Paris rail station evacuated as gas leak forces cancellations

Paris Gare du Nord station has been evacuated due to a gas leak - multiple services have been delayed or cancelled at the railway station, which runs Eurostar trains to the UK

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44 h. ago Gare du Nord RECAP: Paris rail station evacuated as gas leak forces cancellations

Paris Gare du Nord station has been evacuated due to a gas leak - multiple services have been delayed or cancelled at the railway station, which runs Eurostar trains to the UK

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47 h. ago Glasgow trains cancelled: Major disruption as trains through Glasgow cancelled

ScotRail said disruption will last until the end of the day

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47 h. ago Glasgow trains cancelled: Major travel disruption as several ScotRail trains through Glasgow cancelled

ScotRail said disruption will last until the end of the day

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62 h. ago Building homes on Green Belt will increase risk from heatwaves and wildfires, experts warn Sadiq Khan

London mayor accused of ignoring advice of own climate change advisors

Events

68 h. ago The first step in the massive redevelopment of Bury Interchange

Bury's public transport hub is set to be demolished as it's the only district centre interchange in Greater Manchester yet to be redeveloped to modern standards

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3 d. ago Major travel warning issued to Oasis fans heading to Heaton Park amid 'severe' delays

Oasis fans and commuters are being asked to consider re-routing and re-time their journeys on public transport today

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3 d. ago Commuters rage over public transport faux pas that makes rush hour 'even more miserable'

Fed-up Londoners are taking to social media to call out this increasingly common nuisance of 'pole hogging'. Some are calling the habit the 'height of entitlement' and 'weird'

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4 d. ago New call for cheaper public transport fares to ease cost of living pressure on households

New research has found car ownership eats up a quarter of the poorest households’ incomes.

Economics

4 d. ago Met Office warns extreme weather is 'becoming UK's new normal'

The State of the UK Climate report has warned that extremes of heat and rainfall are becoming the norm as Britain's climate warms

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5 d. ago Anyone who uses a baby pram urgently told 'please check' by doctor

Medical expert warns parents to check pram temperatures as heatwaves intensifying and lasting longer

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7 d. ago Five things you should have in your car during heatwave according to experts

It comes as the Met Office has forecast temperatures of up to 33°C in Wales

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7 d. ago 'Why Britain isn't built for the heat as UK temperatures top 32C'

Experts have explained why warm UK temperatures may feel particularly unbearable

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8 d. ago Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool

From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensifyWith the UK bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, 2025 is on course to be a record-breaking year for temperature. As people retreat into paddling pools and beneath the breeze of pedestal fans, a quieter and less visible struggle is playing out across the country’s fields, forests and hedgerows. So how are Britain’s animals weathering the heat?From cows and cats to herons, horses and even earthworms, each species has evolved its own tactics for staying cool – some more effective than others. But as extreme heat events become more frequent and intense, scientists are beginning to question the longer-term resilience of UK wildlife, and what we can do to help. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Too hot to work? Expert explains if employees can be sent home during a heatwave

What you can do as a worker to beat the heat - and what bosses should to do ensure your safety and comfort

Society

8 d. ago Exactly how often you should wash bedsheets during a heatwave to avoid grim problem

With all the extra sweating we're doing, especially in bed, should we be washing our bedsheets more often during the sweltering UK heatwave, an expert warns

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8 d. ago Should you run in a heatwave? Expert reveals dos and don'ts of running in extreme heat

As the third heatwave of the year sets in, runners are once again confronted with a tough choice: brave the sweltering temperatures or take a break and stay indoors.

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