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Storm forecast as 640-mile rain bomb blasts into UK - new weather maps

New weather maps have revealed rainy conditions could blast into Britain later this month. The maps generated by WXcharts using metdesk data show the nation being swept by showers coming in from the...

Seven things to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Red Arrows, royals and street parties: What to look out for on VE Day at 8027 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGettyVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the...

UK households urged to leave bowl of water on driveway

It's been a glorious week of warmer weather, with the hottest day of the year baking the UK in 30C heat andseversl days in a row with bright, warm weather and clear skies.While the heat may have...

Jet2 makes major change to drinks on flights from May

Jet2 has made a major change to its drinks options on flights from May thanks to a new partnership.The budget airline has announced it has teamed up with Costa Coffee so passengers can now enjoy a...

Red Arrows flypast timings as map shows when and where planes will be seen over UK

Britain will come together to commemorate VE Day’s 80th anniversary tomorrow with the Red Arrows set to arc across the skies. The date saw Nazi Germany officially defeated in 1945 as World War 2...

Some of the hardest yards of the entire war... and they weren't on the Eastern Front

A knocked-out US Sherman along a Normandy hedgerow in June 1944 (Image: Ullstein Bild via Getty)At the end of June 1944, Lance Corporal Ken Tout was still waiting to be allocated a new Sherman tank....

Households in England urged to draw curtains and shut blinds now

Households in England and across the UK are being urged to close curtains and blinds while the hot weather continues to bake the country. May 1 has already become the hottest day of the year on...

What is the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and when can you see it in Britain?

This May Bank Holiday is set to be extra special as Brits will be able to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower dazzle through the night sky. Up to 30 to 40 meteors per hour are expected to fly across...

Seaside town with nine beaches named best for beer gardens with 240 hours of sun in May

Barbecues in the garden, stocking the fridge up on picky bits for picnics, trips to the beach and a crisp pint to follow – these are just a few of the things that let you know summer has finally...

The UK beach so gorgeous it's compared to Spain's Costa Brava but with 'no noise'

While places like Spain, France and Italy are always popular with British tourists, there are just as many gorgeous places in the UK that can rival them - and they’re cheaper too....

Hottest ever start to May as temperatures hit 29C

Hottest ever start to May as temperatures hit 29C4 hours agoSean SeddonBBC NewsMatt TaylorBBC WeatherBBCA new record was set for the hottest start to any May on record on Thursday, with temperatures...

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...

Beautiful seaside town named 'beer garden capital of UK'

Southend-on-Sea has been officially crowned the beer garden capital of the UK, new research reveals. The bustling Essex seaside town, already famous for its beaches, traditional pier, and vibrant...

Tumble dryer energy costs 'halved' if you follow 'best' time of day rule

The energy crisis continues to hit people hard (Image: Getty )Drying laundry has become a costly affair for British households, with energy-hungry tumble dryers causing electricity bills to soar. But...

This was the first body-blow to the seemingly invincible German war machine

An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...