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Gloucester water main chaos as broken pipe spouts 100ft jet of water

A dramatic explosion in Matson, Gloucester, has sent a towering jet of water approximately 100ft skywards after a water main burst on Wednesday, drenching nearby properties and cutting off some...

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...

Thunderstorms forecast despite driest spring for decades

Thunderstorms forecast despite driest spring for decades54 minutes agoSarah Keith-LucasLead presenter, BBC WeatherEmma Rossiter and Ewan SomervilleBBC NewsBBCA yellow weather warning has been issued...

Hot weather maps show 23C heat blast to hit the UK in days - check your area

New hot weather maps have shown the UK is set to be hit by a blast of warm air in a matter of days. Hot weather is once again on the way, with the latest weather maps from Netweather showing...

Anthrax outbreak sparks cross-border alert in African country near wildlife park

Health authorities in Congo are scrambling to contain a deadly anthrax outbreak that has claimed one life and triggered a cross-border alert. The outbreak, centred in North Kivu Province near Lake...

Foreign Office alert to Brits as 'severe travel disruption' could hit European spot

The Foreign Office has issued a fresh travel alert for Brits planning to visit Belgium, as the country braces for a week of 'severe travel disruption' due to industrial action. Train services are...

Easter travel disruption expected on rail and roads

Easter travel disruption expected on rail and roads31 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsSimon KingLead Weather PresenterPA MediaMillions of people could face disruption to their Easter weekend travel...

UK seaside town launches £30million battle to save beach that could be lost forever

A popular British seaside resort is in the midst of a final consultation over plans for a £30m investment to protect part of its coastline. Blackpool council plans to place five new rock groynes on...

BBC Breakfast reporter's huge blunder as she loses notebook in Birmingham rubbish

A hilarious on-screen gaffe unfolded on BBC Breakfast when a reporter lost her notebook amidst broadcasting live.Fiona Lamdin was delivering a live update from Birmingham, informing the audience...

Rainfall warnings issued for UK as April dry spell comes to abrupt end

BBC Weather Watchers / william clactonBen RichLead Weather Presenter1 hour ago132 CommentsThe Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain across parts of the UK.Wales, western England and Northern...

UK weather maps show snow in Wales in days as parts of England hit by wintry weather too

The UK is bracing for a renewed period of wintry weather as snow is set to sweep the country this week. After a week of sunshine, soaring temperatures saw London hotter than the Costa del Sol during...

UK weather maps reveal date of -1C Arctic blast - full list of places to hit freezing

Britain is bracing for an abrupt return to freezing conditions later this month, as weather maps predict a sharp drop in temperatures, with some regions plunging to -1C. The latest forecast data from...

Tesco customers fume as supermarket deals with shortage of popular food item

Tesco shoppers have been left frustrated as a shortage of popular tinned beans sparks empty shelves and online complaints.The supermarket giant has confirmed it is currently facing "temporary...

At least five killed in explosion at Spanish mine

At least five killed in explosion at Spanish mine1 day agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsReutersAt least five people have died in an explosion at a mine in northern Spain, officials say.The blast happened at the...

UK snow maps show 5 major cities to be hit as maps turn purple - check your area

The UK is bracing for more wintry conditions as the current warm weather comes to an end within the next fortnight. New weather maps from WXCHARTS, which uses MetDesk data, have revealed a...

At least five killed in explosion at Spanish mine

At least five killed in explosion at Spanish mine20 minutes agoBBCAt least five people have died and two are missing after an explosion at a mine in northern Spain, officials say.The blast happened...

The UK city where drivers will be instantly forced to stop if a pedestrian wants to cross

People in Bristol are set to benefit from the introduction of what’s been dubbed as the “instant green man” at pedestrian crossings. The changes are being rolled out across Bristol by the Green...

Moscow on fire as huge plume of smoke rises from building block seen for miles

Dramatic footage has shown a massive plume of smoke rising above a "luxury" residential complex in Moscow as a fire wreaks havoc. It is reported that the incident occured in Roza Rossa in the centre...