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Lanzarote chaos as new videos show devastating <b class='text-danger'>floods</b> and holidays ruined

Lanzarote chaos as new videos show devastating floods and holidays ruined

Devastated holidaymakers in Lanzarote have been sharing the aftermath of floods on the Spanish island after a two-hour downpour that led to a state emergency being declared. Photos and videos shared...

New Foreign Office travel warning for Brits in Spain as holidays cancelled

British holidaymakers heading on a Spanish getaway have been met with a warning from the UK Foreign Office in light of the heavy rainfall and disastrous flooding wreaking havoc across Lanzarote....

Severe <b class='text-danger'>floods</b> hit Lanzarote after torrential rain

Severe floods hit Lanzarote after torrential rain

Severe floods hit Lanzarote after torrential rain2 hours agoAdam DurbinBBC NewsHundreds of homes and roads on Lanzarote have been flooded, after torrential rainfall swept across the Canary Island on...

Chaos in Canary Islands as houses flooded and cars abandoned in Lanzarote

Photos and videos have shown the devastation caused by torrential rain on the popular Spanish island of Lanzarote. Some 60 litres of water fell per square metre in just two hours in the worst...

Lanzarote devastation as horror <b class='text-danger'>floods</b> threaten to ruin Brits' holidays

Lanzarote devastation as horror floods threaten to ruin Brits' holidays

Shocking footage has revealed homes and roads in a popular holiday destination destroyed by violent floodiing. The videos on social media show Lanzarote hit by gushing floodwater on Saturday...

What to pack in 72-hour survival kit after Government says every home must prepare

The government are advising everyone to create an emergency kit at home. (Image: Gulcin Ragiboglu via Getty Images)New guidance encourages UK residents to keep a 72-hour emergency kit in their homes,...

'I visited the UK town getting one of Europe's biggest theme parks - 1 thing surprised me'

Reporter James Knuckey at the site (left) and Kempston (right) in Bedford, close to the park (Image: Daily Express)Bedford is being “put on the map” was what the Prime Minister said as he...

I visited 'buzzing' UK village among best places to live - locals say they 'won lottery'

The village has been named one of the UK's best (Image: PeteStuart via Getty Images)A charming village that "delivers history, convenience, and culture in the space of less than one square mile" is...

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil32 minutes agoMatt McGrath and Mark PoyntingBBC Climate & ScienceAlamyThe UK government is investigating a fast-growing "green fuel"...

Donald Trump sparks major economic war with China over 50% import tariffs

Donald Trump triggered a major economic war with China, which said it will “fight to the end” in retaliation at America slapping an additional 50% tariff on imports. Ahead of another day of...

Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital

Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital3 hours agoNatasha Booty & Emery MakumenoBBC News, London & KinshasaAFPTorrential rains and floods have killed at least 33 people in...

Death toll rises from weekend storms in US

Death toll rises from weekend storms in US1 hour agoMax MatzaBBC NewsAt least 20 people have died from flash flooding and tornado damage that swept across multiple states in the the midwestern and...

Rise in serious care incidents reported by nurseries

Rise in serious care incidents reported by nurseries18 minutes agoHayley Hassall, Eleanor Layhe and Alan HaslamBBC England InvestigationsThere have been almost 20,000 reports of serious childcare...

Canary Island hurricane alert as brutal Atlantic storm swirls over Europe

A red weather alert has been issued for Tenerife and Palma on the Canary Islands, as a huge storm hits the region. The warning was issued at midnight on Thursday and is effective for 24 hours, with...

State of emergency declared on two Greek islands as people told to stay at home

Residents on two Greek islands insanely popular with British tourists have been told to stay at a home after a state of emergency was declared. Floods have struck Mykonos and Paros as storms swirled...

Mykonos sees severe flooding after storm as tourists told to stay away

Greek islands Paros and Mykonos were hit with a severe storm on Monday, March 31, which triggered widespread flooding across the islands.The Cyclades region, including the Greek islands of Paros,...

Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it was

Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it wasAn unusual spiral appeared in the sky above the UK on Monday night, leading some people to wonder what was going on.It is thought the...

Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers

Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers3 hours agoCraig DugganBBC NewsBBCWales is the most difficult part of Great Britain for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder,...