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El Niño set to be ‘strongest in living memory’, says Met Office

Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an “unprecedented event” and means 2027 is likely to be the […]

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Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain

After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words “Our house is on fire, Andy”.

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‘I’ve caught one fish all season’ – how a polluted river could end 300 years of coracle fishing

The tradition on a Carmarthenshire river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.

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Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns

The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there […]

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Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling

Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales’s.

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Thunderstorm warnings expire but rain continues to bring risk of floods for UK

The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as […]

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Northern Ireland farm profits topped £1bn in 2025

The overall performance in 2025 was heavily influenced by developments in the beef sector which saw prices rise to record […]

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Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears

Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake “feeding frenzies”.

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How soon will the drought be over?

Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions […]

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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala

Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state’s islands, as the storm is due to progress west.

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More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared – is your area affected?

Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

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Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field

Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

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Muir resignation demand is ‘not personal’ says UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.

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OmniLender Opens Q3 2026 Crypto-Backed Loans and Funding Waitlist as $500 Million Allocation Window Advances

OmniLender’s Q3 2026 crypto-backed loans and funding waitlist offers individuals and businesses priority access to the July 1–September 30 funding […]

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Hurricane Lala sparks flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and rain persist

Officials say flash flooding may have swept away homes with people in them in worst-hit areas.

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Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

The fire burning through the major park was described as the country’s worst in recent years.

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‘The department has lost touch with farmers’ – call for minister’s resignation over cattle cull

The minister has previously said there was “no reasonable alternative” to the cattle being euthanised on site after the 51 […]

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Indian solar mission’s new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries

Why is the Sun’s corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high […]

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Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level

The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania’s electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.

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Temperatures soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect

Heat is spiking again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records falling.

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Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes

Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision

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Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect

Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.

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Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland’s eclipse hunters

Scotland’s best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.

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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature’s […]

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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic […]

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Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK’s most significant eclipse since 1999.

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Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England

Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.

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When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland

Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the […]

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What he told me made my blood run cold – Michael Sheen investigates Wales’ toxic legacy

The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse

On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a ‘shooting star’.

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