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Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Tommy Hastings was victorious in the London Mini Marathon.

Wakefield Harriers’ Tommy Hastings wins London Mini Marathon

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Northern Ireland woman woke up with a badly swollen eye on her wedding day after being bit by an insect.

I had a swollen eye on my wedding day after being bit by an insect

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada.

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada

See if you qualify for a free boiler today.

Expert reveals how to get a boiler for free

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

Wakefield schools can apply for a grant from Kellogg's to help with their breakfast clubs.

Kellogg's launches breakfast club grants available for schools in Wakefield

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast

A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Man looks at his bills.

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An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

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Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Motorists are advised to "be well aware" as Storm Éowyn hits Wakefield.

Storm Éowyn: 'Serious' warning for drivers as strong winds hit Wakefield

Storm Éowyn will cause strong winds across Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Éowyn: Yellow weather warning for wind issued for Wakefield

Strong winds forecast as Storm Éowyn to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office expands yellow wind warning for UK

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues delivered financial education lessons to thousands of children and young people across the UK in 2024.

More than 800 children and young people in Wakefield and Castleford benefit from...

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight
A Met Office map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across the UK tonight, with an amber and multiple yellow weather warnings in place.
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Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Stock image of snow in Yorkshire.

Watch: Rare amber health alert issued as 40cm of snow possible

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Hilarity ensues as pooch steals turkey crown from car in Armagh, Northern Ireland, leading to a game of chase which ended in woman leaving empty handed as crafty canine refused to give up the bird.

Watch as thieving Golden Retriever runs off with turkey crown

The Met Office predicts damp, mild and cloudy conditions across the UK over the Christmas period

UK Christmas forecast by region as 'White Christmas' hopes dashed

Snow falls in Leicestershire.

Watch: Snow falls in parts of the UK as weather warning is issued

Almost half use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period

Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year

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North West start-ups hit five-month low, new R3 research shows

Time-lapse footage shows change in wind direction as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh time-lapse shows moment wind changes direction

Huge waves crash into Porthcawl pier.

Watch: Dramatic live footage shows huge waves crashing onto pier

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

Kevin Sinfield with Rob and Lindsey Burrow at the Rob Burrow Marathon launch at Headingley Stadium in 2023

Kevin Sinfield reveals route for his 'Running home for Christmas' challenge

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

Watch: Snow expected to hit rush hour as new yellow warnings issued

Mega deal for Asda Rewards customers with 50% off fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night.

Mega deal for Asda Rewards customers with 50% off fireworks

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

The NHS will be starting the Covid autumn vaccine programme this autumn.

Who is eligible for the Covid vaccine as cases of XEC variant rise

Members of the public relax on the beach in hot weather in Cleethorpes, north east England.

Watch: Temperatures could reach 34°C in UK in coming days

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Dr's Casebook: Talking to yourself may help to control stress

Brand new single to be released by world’s largest contemporary choir

School's already out for summer for some UK students (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Summer holiday and school term dates across the UK

Covid tests are in demand as cases of the new Covid variant are on the rise. (Photo: ManuPadilla - stock.adobe.com)

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The Red Arrows dazzle spectators with their diamond nine aerobatic display across the shores of Belfast Lough

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