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People urged to get torches and batteries before Saturday

Some people will have a stash of batteries somewhere at home for the odd time that something needs fixing or replacing. But the Met Office has urged millions of people to stock up and be prepared...

Met Office issues UK heatwave update as amber alert in place for millions

The Met Office has issued a new heatwave warning for the UK this weekend, with the country set to be scorched by a 34C heatwave as several heat-health warnings are put in place.Deputy Chief...

UK households urged to stock up on batteries on Saturday

UK households are being urged to stock up on batteries, with Met Office issuing several thunderstorm warnings - including a rare amber alert - for Saturday (June 14). The weather warnings are in...

Met Office issues urgent 9 hour amber storm warning - full list of areas hit

The Met Office has issued a rare amber thunderstorm warning for the Southeast of England from 8pm Friday until 5am Staurday. Parts of eastern and southeastern England are due to be hardest hit, with...

BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los AngelesNational Guard troops have arrived in Los Angeles following protests over raids on undocumented migrants in which dozens of people were...

Met Office thunderstorm warnings for 66 areas today as 'flash flooding' alert sent

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for today as over 60 areas in England and Wales prepare for potential flooding. The weather agency issued the alert for 9am to 6pm on June 7,...

Met Office issues weather warnings with 'power cuts likely' - full list of 63 areas

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings covering swathes of the UK on Saturday, with rain set to drench several cities. The yellow thunderstorm warnings state: "Frequent heavy showers and...

Everyone warned to clear their windowsills from Monday

Households are being warned of the fire risks to homes and gardens in the warmer weather, with the UK having seen the sunniest spring on record. The number of garden fire claims has already been...

French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones

French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones 1 day agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorTesson/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesFrance's National Assembly has voted to abolish low-emission...

French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones

French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones 1 hour agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorTesson/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesFrance's National Assembly has voted to abolish low-emission...

Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue

Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue45 minutes agoChristal Hayes and Brandon DrenonBBC NewsElon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration after helping lead a...

I lived in America's least-visited state — there's one thing Brits will never understand

This state is the least-visited in the USA, with abandoned homes and 'ghost' towns everywhere (Image: Getty)Whenever I meet an American I’m always keen to tell them: “I used to live...

Met Office issues tornado alert as England pummelled by torrential rain

A Met Office metereologist has issued a tornado alert for parts of the UK today.Weather expert Alex Burkill has warned that a tornado is "not out of the question" as a funnel cloud is expected across...

Met Office urges Brits to fully charge mobile phones today

The Met Office has urged Britons to charge their smartphones today - with powerline and flood-threatening thunderstorms set to strike swathes of the UK. The UK has soaked up days of sweltering...

UK to be hit by 'driest start' in 69 years as water levels plunge in several areas

Britain is likely to experience the “driest start to a year” in 69 years as water supplies in many areas hit a new low due to hot weather conditions. Water levels in Wayoh Reservoir near Edgworth...