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Met Office names Storm Austen as 70mph winds to batter UK

Met Office names Storm Austen as 70mph winds to batter UK

The Met Office has named Storm Austen as the season's first major storm, bringing yellow weather warnings for strong winds across southern England and Wales.

Weather ·20 Oct 2026, 23:06 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office alert for Wales as first named storm threat looms

Met Office alert for Wales as first named storm threat looms

Wales faces severe weather warnings from the Met Office as downpours and strong gales threaten to bring the season's first named storm.

Weather ·19 Oct 2026, 12:17 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Redcar and Cleveland faces heavy rain and strong winds as Met Office issues yellow warning

Redcar and Cleveland faces heavy rain and strong winds as Met Office issues yellow warning

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain, wind, and ice across Redcar and Cleveland, bringing transport disruptions and freezing conditions.

Weather ·18 Oct 2026, 09:09 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
PM Office denies Hiru Media report claiming Harini visited Ranil

PM Office denies Hiru Media report claiming Harini visited Ranil

The Prime Minister's Office has formally rejected viral reports claiming that Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya made a late-night hospital visit to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Weather ·18 Oct 2026, 08:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
MINI launches Cooper Oxford Edition in India at Rs 55.50 lakh

MINI launches Cooper Oxford Edition in India at Rs 55.50 lakh

MINI launched the Cooper Oxford Edition in India at Rs 55.50 lakh, celebrating 25 years of modern MINI production at Plant Oxford with limited availability.

Weather ·18 Oct 2026, 03:38 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Isle of Harris paths slippery as Mud Index hits 7 out of 10

Isle of Harris paths slippery as Mud Index hits 7 out of 10

Walking routes on the Isle of Harris have turned hazardous following a soaking from 47.6mm of rain, driving the regional Mud Index to 7 out of 10.

Weather ·17 Oct 2026, 17:38 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Indigenous groups and residents block aerial herbicide spraying in Canada

Indigenous groups and residents block aerial herbicide spraying in Canada

Indigenous communities and grassroots residents across Canada are taking a stand against the aerial application of chemical herbicides on forestlands through coordinated bans and protests.

Weather ·17 Oct 2026, 13:08 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
England declares severe drought across six counties after driest period in a century

England declares severe drought across six counties after driest period in a century

Severe drought has been declared across parts of six English counties following the driest April-to-September period in over a century, leaving major reservoirs critically depleted.

Weather ·15 Oct 2026, 18:43 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Winter floods could arrive as Met Office issues UK weather forecast

Winter floods could arrive as Met Office issues UK weather forecast

Met Office has released a long‑range forecast warning of a wet, storm‑laden winter with heavy rain, flooding risk and cold spells following record El Niño.

Weather ·13 Oct 2026, 15:15 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office warns of winter flooding risks as mild weather continues

Met Office warns of winter flooding risks as mild weather continues

Britain faces a striking weather contrast as unseasonably warm temperatures reach 21C alongside stark official warnings of severe winter flooding.

Weather ·13 Oct 2026, 12:44 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Margate beach scores 95 out of 100 on new coastal comfort index

Margate beach scores 95 out of 100 on new coastal comfort index

Margate beach has achieved a score of 95 out of 100 on a new coastal comfort index that evaluates overall outdoor conditions rather than temperature alone.

Weather ·13 Oct 2026, 11:39 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
UK launches flood and drought taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather

UK launches flood and drought taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather

The UK government has established a new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce to coordinate winter weather preparedness following severe climate impacts.

Weather ·11 Oct 2026, 08:06 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Cristian Mungiu drama Fjord explores religious beliefs and child protection probe

Cristian Mungiu drama Fjord explores religious beliefs and child protection probe

Director Cristian Mungiu's new drama Fjord explores the complex fallout when conservative religious convictions collide with secular child protection services.

Weather ·11 Oct 2026, 07:08 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Missing Swimmer Found Alive After Nor'easter Search

Missing Swimmer Found Alive After Nor'easter Search

A swimmer who went missing in rough surf during a powerful nor'easter has contacted police to confirm he is safe, as Long Island begins recovering from widespread outages and flooding.

Weather ·10 Oct 2026, 16:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Columbus weather brings a sunny Friday before weekend rain and wind

Columbus weather brings a sunny Friday before weekend rain and wind

Columbus residents are enjoying a sunny and dry Friday before a significant weather shift brings gusty winds and steady rain for the weekend.

Weather ·9 Oct 2026, 20:41 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
WMO warns El Nino will be strongest on record with extreme weather hazards

WMO warns El Nino will be strongest on record with extreme weather hazards

Climate experts warn that this year's El Nino is expected to be the strongest on record, threatening multiple global weather hazards.

Weather ·8 Oct 2026, 01:40 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Irish politicians face political catfishing as fake AI images emerge online

Irish politicians face political catfishing as fake AI images emerge online

Irish politicians are raising the alarm over political catfishing as dozens of AI-generated fake images surface online, sparking Garda investigations and urgent calls for stricter EU regulations.

Weather ·7 Oct 2026, 18:13 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Lake District fells face severe gales and sub-zero wind chill

Lake District fells face severe gales and sub-zero wind chill

Fell-walkers and climbers face hazardous conditions as severe gales and sub-zero wind chills grip major summits like Scafell and Helvellyn.

Weather ·7 Oct 2026, 02:46 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Gulf tropical system threatens US coast as likely hurricane

Gulf tropical system threatens US coast as likely hurricane

Forecasters track a developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico projected to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane, prompting emergency declarations.

Weather ·7 Oct 2026, 01:42 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kyrgyzstan, EBRD review Kambarata-1 HPP development, new projects

Kyrgyzstan, EBRD review Kambarata-1 HPP development, new projects

Kyrgyz finance leaders and EBRD officials met to discuss the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant project and broader regional infrastructure initiatives.

Weather ·6 Oct 2026, 09:40 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read