Swimmers are being warned about huge and potentially lethal jellyfish which have been spotted in Irish waters. A number of people have encountered the "large and mature" Lion's Mane Jellyfish - with several people hospitalised after being stung in Galway.more
A huge moorland fire has forced people to spend the night away from their homes - as the Greater Manchester blaze continues to spread. The police have declared the Saddleworth Moor fire a "major incident" and said the Army is on standby to step in.more
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow high temperature warning as Ireland hots up. The forecaster issued the warning at 6am this morning and have said it will remain in place until 9pm on Friday.more
At least one in five British mammals is at high risk of extinction due to threats such as disease and loss of their natural habitat, a study has found.more
Syphilis diagnoses last year increased by levels not seen since 1949 as charities warn a growing "sexual health crisis" is being caused by government cuts to health services and testing.more
Unions representing Ryanair cabin crew based in Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Italy said Monday they would go on strike this summer unless the low-cost airline accepts their demands by a June 30 deadline.more
Forecasters have upgraded a severe weather warning for rain to amber as Britain faces being battered by 24 hours of torrential downpours, thunder and lightning.more
The Bank Holiday weather was brilliant for many of us but it's looking like a mixed bag for half-term, with thunderstorms and torrential downpours predicted.more
A 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued amid fears of a repeat of the vicious thunderstorms that battered parts of the country on Saturday night.more
Schoolchildren in London are being taught in classrooms where air is so polluted that it breaches World Health Organisation guidelines, a new study has found.more