Brits face three-day heatwave after lightning storms as maps show exact dates

Anomaly maps show temperatures surging above average at the start of September(Image: WXCHARTS)

UK households urged to pack 7 items in ‘emergency kit’

Households across the UK are being urged to prepare seven emergency items as multiple weather warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms are in force.

AI helps London surgeons remove brain tumour in landmark operation

Jamie Carragher facing HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

Need advice on the go? Dear Deidre launches new WhatsApp service

Whether you’re facing a relationship crisis, are struggling with a family problem or are worried about your sex life, our trained counsellors are now only a WhatsApp message away

Why we’re all hooked on tinned fish

Sardines, mackerel, herring, pilchards, sprats and anchovies ... canning only makes the umami flavour better. They’re my top choice for pasta

Met Office weather maps show 5 consecutive days of heavy rain

Brits are set to be drenched as the latest Met Office maps forecast heavy downpours for five consecutive days. The dramatic weather charts show rain sweeping across large parts of the UK from Thursday through Monday, August 31.

Nepal flood death toll rises to 359 as search continues for dozens of missing Britons

Jamie Carragher facing HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

What is postpartum psychosis, the condition central to the trial of Lindsay Clancy?

Clancy’s defense team argues she killed her three children under the condition, and should not be convicted of murder

Which fish is healthiest? Nutritionist reveals diet-friendly species

Praised for being a filling, yet low-fat source of protein, the likes of salmon, cod and sea bass are often recommended by nutritionists across the globe.

Horror as terrifying 1.5m ‘tsunami’ tears across Mallorca beaches

Tourists fled beaches across Mallorca on Monday after sudden sea surges known as meteotsunamis, or rissagas, sent water inland at several coastal locations. The events on August 24 affected Alcúdia, Sóller, Andratx and Port Adriano in Calvià. Water levels rose abruptly, covering sections of beach, reaching promenades and flooding outdoor areas of restaurants and bars during the peak summer season.

Plane headed for remote Alaska town crashes and kills all four passengers on board

Plane was headed for airport in Seldovia from Anchorage, and was submerged in water after the crash

Fruit flies will flee homes if trap using simple items is placed on windowsills

Fruit flies are a genuine nuisance in numerous homes, especially during the summer months. They appear to emerge from thin air in kitchens and swiftly land on nearby food, then multiply at an alarming rate.