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Brits told to ‘make changes at home’ as ‘drier than Marrakesh’ weather sparks drought fear

Britons have been told to make "changes" in their homes following the one of the driest Springs for decades.The Goverment's national drought group met on Thursday, with ministers, Environment Agency...

Outlander boss admits heartbreaking Jamie and Faith moment was almost cut

As the Droughtlander continues, Outlander enthusiasts are revisiting the series from the start. The seventh season ended with a shocking revelation that Faith Fraser had somehow survived after being...

Devastating Sycamore Gap tree felling must start one vital conversation in Britain

“Just a tree”. That’s how the two found guilty of chopping down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree described the response to their actions. To many, myself included, the Sycamore Gap is so much more...

Hosepipe ban looms amid 'medium' drought risk as England suffers dry start to spring

England could face drought conditions this summer after the driest start to spring in almost 70 years, the Environment Agency has said. There is a “medium risk” of summer drought with reservoirs...

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence3 hours agoDafydd MorganBBC NewsA wild beaver has been filmed on a river in Wales in what has been described as a "hugely significant"...

Netflix has epic time travel movie you must watch if you love Outlander

With the Droughtlander in full swing, Outlander fans are on the edge of their seats anxiously waiting for any news of a season eight premiere date. To soothe their woes, Netflix is offering a...

Will UK break heat records for start of May and will it last?

BBC Weather Watchers / jakeyabcSimon King Lead Weather Presenter30 April 2025, 11:50 BST130 CommentsUpdated 52 minutes agoThursday 1 May is likely to be the hottest start to May on record for the...

British tourist gives birth to baby in hotel garden amid Spain power outage chaos

A British mum's holiday turned into a nightmare when she gave birth prematurely in the garden of her hotel during Spain’s power outage chaos. The woman in her early 20s went to her hotel’s...

The beautiful African country home to the world's 'best' sunset with giraffes and buffalos

Imagine watching the sun go down with its hues of oranges, reds and pinks rhythmed by the passing of buffalos, elephants and giraffes passing in front of it. The buffalos lumber slowly, elephants are...

Tenerife landslide sees residents evacuated as officials assess risk of more landslips

Homes have been evacuated in Tenerife after a landslide in the north-east of the island. Spanish media report that it came after a large rock fell on a home on Tuesday afternoon.The English language...

Tenerife landslide sees residents evacuated as officials assess risk of more landslips

What Trump really wants from Canada

What Trump really wants from Canada59 minutes agoAnthony ZurcherSenior North America reporter•@awzurcherBBCMachias Seal Island is a tiny dot on maps of North America.But the uninhabited, fogbound...

Unlikely city tipped to become ‘the new Bordeaux’ in UK wine boom

Hull is most famous for its maritime history and being an industrial fishing port. However, by 2100 the English city could be filled with vineyards and iconic wines. The South of France could have...

Spain 'parasite' warning as wild animals run rampant in towns

Wild boars have been venturing more frequently into urban areas across Spain in recent years, a trend largely driven by prolonged drought conditions. The ongoing climate challenges have led to a...

The landlocked African country that's the poorest in the world

Burundi, a small, landlocked country in East Africa, holds the unfortunate title of being the poorest nation in the world. According to data from the World Population Review, Burundi ranks at the...

Supermarket shoppers buying avocados given unwelcome message

Supermarket shoppers buying avocados have been given an unwelcome message that the fruit is under threat and may be harder to come by in the future. Avocado-growing regions are shrinking due to the...

What you need to know about the bills going up this week

The seven bills going up this week2 hours agoGetty ImagesThe start of April means several household bills will go up.The exact amount you pay will depend on your individual circumstances and where...

The seven bills going up this week

The seven bills going up this week14 minutes agoGetty ImagesA series of essential bills are rising at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".The exact amount you pay will...

'We need to protect our ability to produce food' TV farming star blasts Labour tax raid

Labour's inheritance tax raid on farms risks harming the nation’s food security as the world becomes increasingly less stable, a TV farming star has warned.Roger Nicholson, 82, the owner of...

Crisis as famous 225-year-old UK canal on brink of running out of water

One of Wales's historic canals is on the brink of drying up amid an "urgent" water shortage. The operators of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal say the 225-year-old watercourse will start to go dry...