Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend

August 29, 2026 · BBC News

We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
Zak Starkey and the Who Have Kissed and Made Up, as Rehearsal Reunion Is Revealed
Apparently the deep and much-talked-about rift between the Who and former (and future?) drummer Zak Starkey was not quit
Labour backs plans for 20mph speed limits across ALL new housing developments in latest attack on motorists
Ministers have endorsed quango proposals to introduce 20mph or lower speed limits, encourage car sharing and make roads
AMANDA PLATELL: Harry's 'at home' and the children are in UK schools, but Meghan's drive and ambition will keep her flitting back and forth to California... I just hope she doesn't forget a video call isn't the same as mum's loving arms
Meghan, it is said, will travel back and forth to their home in California where her As Ever business is based, selling
Junk foods will soon have labels warning of high salt, sugar and fat
Junk foods will soon feature prominent red warning labels on their packaging. These labels will highlight high levels of