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Cold Weather Payments: Claim £25 This Winter

Discover everything you need to know about Cold Weather Payments - from eligibility criteria to claiming your £25 support during freezing temperatures across the UK.

Hurricane Melissa's Record Fury Stuns Scientists

Meteorologists sound alarm as Hurricane Melissa defies conventions, maintaining Category 4 strength for record-breaking duration while carving destructive path across Caribbean islands. Climate scientists point to concerning new weather patterns.

London heatwave: 5 days of 28°C sunshine forecast

London braces for a spectacular heatwave as BBC Weather predicts nearly a week of glorious sunshine with temperatures soaring to 28°C - perfect timing for outdoor plans and summer activities.

GBBO Crowns New Champion in Nail-Biting Final

After weeks of culinary challenges and soggy bottoms, The Great British Bake Off has found its newest star baker in a dramatic final that left viewers on the edge of their seats.

Best Umbrellas 2025: UK Test Results

Discover which umbrellas survived the ultimate British weather challenge in our comprehensive 2025 review. Find your perfect rain protection today!

Bake Off Finalist Tom: The Quiet Baker's Rise

Meet Tom, the unassuming software developer turned baking sensation who's captured the nation's heart in this year's Bake Off final. Discover his journey from coding to crème pâtissière.

7 Nostalgic British Desserts from the 70s, 80s & 90s

Take a delicious trip down memory lane with these classic British puddings that defined childhood for generations. From Angel Delight to Arctic Roll, rediscover the sweet treats that made family dinners special.

Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 26 in Philippines flooding

Tropical storm Kalmaegi has unleashed torrential rains and devastating floods across the Philippines, claiming at least 26 lives and leaving rescue teams scrambling in treacherous conditions.

Tutankhamun's Mask & Typhoon Aftermath Photos

From ancient Egyptian treasures unveiled at the British Museum to dramatic typhoon aftermath across Asia - today's most compelling visual stories captured by Guardian photographers worldwide.

Bake Off's Biggest Cake: Finalists Make History

The Great British Bake Off reaches new heights as finalists attempt the most ambitious challenge in the show's history - creating the largest cake ever seen in the tent. Discover the jaw-dropping results and who impressed the judges most.

Giant Hail Hospitalises Queensland's Flying Foxes

Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.

Cyprus: Hotter Than Tenerife & Cheaper Too!

Discover why Cyprus is beating Tenerife as your next winter sun destination with better weather, lower costs, and breathtaking beaches that will make you rethink your holiday plans.

Cyclone Tino devastates Philippines and Queensland

Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes destruction across northern Philippines and Queensland coast, forcing mass evacuations and raising urgent climate change concerns as extreme weather intensifies.

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