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Horror infection kills 28 Brits in the UK in 1 year as cases hit highest number in 8 years

Health officials have warned Brits to watch what they're eating after 28 deaths linked to listeriosis, an infection caused by consuming contaminated food. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA)...

Hot weather maps show 'mini-heatwave' hitting all of the UK as 23C heat hits

Parts of Britain are likely to be blasted by hot weather conditions as the latest weather maps show temperature levels soaring to 23C in some areas. Weather maps from Netweather.tv and WXCharts...

Urgent cheese recall issued with ‘do not eat’ warning

Packs of raclette cheese have been recalled over fears that they could cause food poisoning due to contamination with listeria bacteria. Infection can trigger symptoms such as a high temperature,...

Tourists given urgent 'do not visit' warning for beautiful country in Africa

“Lethal attacks” by groups with Islamist links have forced the UK Government to warn against all but essential travel to two regions in Mozambique. Britain has identified the Mecula and...

Killer 'Last of Us' fungus to spread to UK as warning issued

A deadly fungus that already kills nearly two million people a year could soon spread across the UK, experts have warned. The fungal infection, caused by species of Aspergillus, is expected to move...

UK hot weather latest as 6 days of 'non-stop' sunshine just days away

After the warmest start to May on record, with millions basking in balmy conditions last week, the UK’s weather has slid back down to more average temperatures for the bank holiday. However,...

Hot weather maps show exact date next mini-heatwave will hit UK with 21C temperatures

Brits will enjoy warm weather once again with another mini-heatwave heading for the UK next week. According to UK weather maps by WXCharts, parts of the UK will reach a maximum of 21C on May 11 at...

Hot weather maps show 20C+ heat returning in days - check your area

Warm weather is making its way back to the UK in just days with temperatures of over 20C expected in some areas. A weather map from WXCHARTS for Saturday May 10 at 6am shows temperatures in mainland...

UK storm maps show deluge of rain battering most of England and Scotland - check your area

UK storm maps predict a wave of heavy rain battering the UK in May. WXCharts has forecast that the wet weather will hit the country on May 7, bringing with it high winds and low temperatures.Rain...

Hot weather maps show UK baking in 25C heat in days – full list of 13 hottest counties

Britain is set to bathe in Sahara-like sunshine with temperatures of 25C in a matter of days – and these parts of the country are set to get the biggest roasting. From Land’s End to the White...

UK weather maps show huge rain and snow storm hitting England and Scotland in May

Weather maps have turned purple and white, indicating that the UK is set to experience unsettled and cold conditions in just over a week's time. The forecast by WXCharts using MetDesk data reveals...

Cannabis rave trashes community park and sparks complaints over 'awful music'

An illegal cannabis rave that filled a city centre community park throughout Easter Sunday with loud music and crowds of enthusiasts flaunting decades of government drug policy has been heavily...

Angelman syndrome explained as Colin Farrell opens up about son's rare condition

Actor Colin Farrell recently revealed that he had made the "tricky" decision to put his son into a care facility. The star shares James, who is non-verbal, with his ex-partner, Kim Bordenave. He has...

Spain weather threatens to ruin Brits' Easter holidays as -3C Polar blast hits - new maps

Britons hoping for a sizzling hot Easter weekend may feel a chill instead - as new maps show a -3C Polar blast freezing Europe on Saturday. The UK already has two Met Office yellow warnings for rain...

The 8 items UK travellers to the EU are now banned from bringing home

People arriving in Britain from the European Union have been banned from bringing some meat, dairy and animal products into the country. Temporary restrictions were introduced to prevent the spread...

Weather maps turn orange as 20C+ Iberian heat bomb blasts UK - see your area

Live weather maps have revealed the possibility of a 20C Iberian heat bomb swirling over the UK in the coming weeks. The latest Netweather forecast shows a hot weather front pushing upwards from...

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...

Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas

Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas21 minutes agoMadeline HalpertBBC NewsReporting fromWestern TexasHealth Secretary Robert KennedyOn an unusually crisp April...

Sunny and warm UK weather to fade into weekend

BBC Weather Watchers / YorkshireTedElizabeth RizziniLead Weather Presenter38 minutes agoIt has been been dry, sunny and warm since the start of the month for many of us but change is on the way this...

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,...