Some rail lines set to close as Scotland braces itself for Storm Boelo Forecasters have warned of potential injuries and danger to life from flying debris as well as a chance of damage to buildings. Evening Standard · Oct 24
Storm Boelo may cause ‘widespread travel disruption’ in north of UK over weekend Storm Boelo is following hot on the heels of Storm Austen, which hit the South West on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Part of historic Brighton pier collapses as storms bring heavy disruption The historic West Pier in Brighton was set alight in 2003, and its skeletal remains have become a feature of the seaside town ever since. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Counting crows (and cockatoos, and kookaburras): BirdLife Australia’s Aussie bird count takes flight for 2026 With more than 3.7 million birds counted already, the annual bird survey is on track to beat last year’s record by the time it closes on Sunday 25 October The Guardian - AU · Oct 23
Some rail lines in Scotland to shut during Storm Boelo with 80mph gusts possible An amber weather warning will be in force from Saturday evening until 9pm on Sunday. Evening Standard · Oct 23
The US west has lost nearly 300 glaciers since the 1960s. Climate crisis is drastically shrinking what’s left At the midpoint of the last century the region had 1,450 glaciers and a new study reveals the extent of losses The Guardian - US · Oct 23
Amber wind warning issued as Storm Boelo threatens 80mph gusts in Scotland The storm will hit Scotland on Saturday and Sunday, following Storm Austen on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 23
UK faces ‘winter of greater flooding’, Burnham warns amid severe weather Just before 11am on Friday, more than 16,000 homes were without power in the South West thanks to Storm Austen. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Andy Burnham hosts wildfire summit to build resilience ‘for next time’ Fire chiefs, industry leaders, ministers and academic have been considering how to tackle the growing threat. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Thousands without power and more severe weather forecast with two named storms Storm Austen has brought severe weather to the south of Britain, with Storm Boelo closely following further north. Evening Standard · Oct 23
New weather warnings issued for parts of Ireland Impacts are expected to include flooding, difficult travelling conditions and possible power outages. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Scots braced for heavy rain and strong winds as two named storms sweep in Storm Austen hits the country on Friday, followed closely with Storm Boelo on Saturday and Sunday. Evening Standard · Oct 23
First of two storms brings heavy rain to Ireland Storm Austen will be followed by Storm Boelo. Evening Standard · Oct 23
At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature As world leaders struggle to meet deadlines to halt nature loss set four years ago, a rare leopard in host country Armenia offers a symbol of what is at stake The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23 Country diary: Slugs? Dull? This one is pure showbiz Falmouth, Cornwall: The rainbow sea slug is a bizarre and breathtaking animal, and with warming seas it’s gaining a toehold in the south-west
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23 Decomposing whale near Sydney’s Coogee beach should be towed out to sea, Indigenous rangers say The juvenile humpback carcass is wedged between rocks and attracting sharks, but is too decayed to be moved for burial
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23 Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll
Evening Standard · Oct 22 Storms Austen and Boelo to bring strong gusts and heavy downpours The first named storm of the season is expected to bring disruption on Friday as strong gusts and heavy rain hit parts of the UK.
AAP · Oct 22 Aussie sun meets US tech in carbon capture experiment Technology that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and uses sunlight to release it will be tested in Australia as part of an international partnership.
AAP · Oct 22 Snowy costs blow out but there's light at end of tunnel Work will continue on Australia's largest renewable energy project despite more delays and a multibillion-dollar spike to its original $2.8 billion price tag.
Evening Standard · Oct 22 William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton show for Earthshot Prize countdown William joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham on the sofa
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22 Unsafe water, burning eyes and kerosene slicks: residents demand answers on River Taff leak People near south Wales river were told to keep windows and doors shut after thousands of litres of kerosene from a GE Aerospace site got into the water
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22 Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’
Evening Standard · Oct 22 Whole island of Ireland to be hit by first two storms of the year Storm Austen will bring heavy winds and rain to the south-east of Ireland on Thursday and Friday, before Storm Boelo hits.
Evening Standard · Oct 22 We must be ready for another ‘difficult’ season of wildfires, FM warns A wildfire resilience summit held on Thursday brought partners and interested parties together.