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Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written

Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written49 minutes agoJessica ParkerBerlin correspondentReporting fromBrusselsPA Media"We're turning a page," EU chief Ursula von der...

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds2 days agoJoe InwoodBBC World correspondentJemma CrewBBC NewsEPAThe owner and crew of a luxury superyacht that sank off...

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says54 minutes agoJoe Inwood & Tom GerkenBBC World correspondent & technology reporterIan Aikman & Eve WebsterBBC...

UK on track for driest spring on record with no rain in sight

BBC Weather Watchers / Helen EarthSimon King Lead Weather Presenter2 hours ago327 CommentsWhile some parts of the United Kingdom experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms early this week, the warm...

Tourists baffled by Magaluf's 5 million beach transformation

A multi-million pound project to transform Magaluf's famous long beach and promenade have stirred controversy due to the inclusion of palm trees and sand DUNES! Calvia council insists the oases are...

Can Labour solve the big issue facing Britain's military when successive governments have failed?

The real problem facing Britain's shrinking military5 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•bealejonathanBBCOn a March day this year, a British nuclear-armed submarine quietly returned to...

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...

UK to be hit by 'driest start' in 69 years as water levels plunge in several areas

Britain is likely to experience the “driest start to a year” in 69 years as water supplies in many areas hit a new low due to hot weather conditions. Water levels in Wayoh Reservoir near Edgworth...

Thunder<b class='text-danger'>storms</b> forecast despite driest spring for decades

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...

Brits with gardens urged to leave a spoon outside for 'emergency' reason

The helpful gesture could be work wonders for a bee in need (Image: Getty)As the UK basks in a hot weather this weekend, Brits are being reminded to not only protect themselves from the sun but also...

UK weather map shows 27C 'mini-heatwave' hitting on May Bank Holiday weekend - check area

The UK looks set to bask in a mini-heatwave over thie final Bank Holiday of this month, with weather maps showing temperatures hitting highs of 27C in some parts of the country.Britain has already...

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...

Brits' Spain holidays ruined by weather as they're told there's 'chance of snow'

Britain is currently enjoying a blissfully warm week with temperatures soaring above 20C, but for those who jetted off to Spain in search of guaranteed sunshine, the reality has unexpectedly been...

Weather maps show England basking in 25C mini-heatwave - full list of 8 hottest counties

New weather maps have flashed orange as the UK is set to be hit by a mini heatwave. The weather forecast for May 21 shows temperatures reaching as high as 25C. The 'mini-heatwave' will reach as far...

UK rain maps show England, Scotland, and Wales drenched - full list of 56 counties hit

UK weather maps indicate that much of the country could be drenched by rainfall later this month, bringing the sunny conditions seen in England, Scotland, and Wales to an abrupt end on May 23. The...

Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day

Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory DayRussia has held its annual Victory Day parade marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.Vladimir Putin was joined by...

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...

Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day

Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square parade

Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square paradeRussia's President Putin has been joined by China's Xi Jinping and more than 20 international leaders as his country remembered the end of World...