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Flood warnings issued around UK despite sunny weather - see full list of affected areas Maps by the Environment Agency show at least 69 flood alerts and 16 flood warnings scattered across the midlands, northeast, northwest, and south of the UK - despite warm and sunny weather Dozens of flood alerts and warnings have been issued across a large stretch of the UK despite the country's transition to balmy spring temperatures - which are expected to last until the end of next week. Maps released by the Environment Agency show...

Princess Charlotte has a poignant message for her late grandmother Princess Diana on Mother's Day - and in it she also mentions how much her dad Prince William misses his mum. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are preparing to celebrate a very special lady in their lives today – their mum, the Princess of Wales. Like millions of families throughout the UK, the Wales household is set for Mother's Day festivities, with Kate likely anticipating a delightful day full of surprises. The day isn't just about Kate; the...

Why are there more than 80 flood alerts and flood warnings in place across England on Mother's Day despite glorious weather? The weather warnings come with guidelines the public should follow Large areas of the UK are enjoying a sunny Mother's Day this Sunday (March 30) - with people across England taking advantage of the good weather to enjoy days out with the family or a few pints in the beer garden. The Environment Agency, as of 5.45pm, has 69 flood alerts in force across England as well as 16...

Bruce Glover, the character actor best known for his villainous role as Mr. Wint in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, has died at the age of 92. His son, actor Crispin Glover, confirmed the news on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that his father passed away on March 12, 2025. Glover's portrayal of the assassin Mr. Wint in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever remains his most iconic role, facing off against Sean Connery's 007 as the henchman of the sinister Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Glover's impressive film...

Bruce Glover dead: Legendary James Bond actor known for villain role in Diamonds Are Forever dies The actor was best known for playing Mr Wint in James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. Actor Bruce Glover, who notably portrayed the role of assassin Mr Wint in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, has sadly passed away at the age of 92. Upon learning of his father's passing, his son Crispin Glover, known for his role in Back to the Future, took to Instagram to share the news with a poignant...

James Bond villain Bruce Glover has died aged 92, his son has confirmed. Back to the Future actor Crispin paid tribute to his father by writing: ‘Bruce Herbert Glover. May 2, 1932 – March 12, 2025.’ The Charlie’s Angel actor, 60, also shared a photo of himself as a child, his father, and his mother. Glover is best known for portraying the assassin Mr Wint in Diamonds Are Forever and also featured in the Hollywood classic Chinatown. MORE: British soul singer, 26, throws hat in ring to write next James...

The top vaccine regulator in the US has resigned over the anti-vaccine stance of Donald Trump's health chief. Dr Peter Marks said Robert F Kennedy Jr's "misinformation and lies" are "irresponsible, detrimental to public health, and a clear danger to our nation's health, safety, and security" in his resignation letter. A person familiar with the matter said Dr Marks was forced out of his position, according to Sky News' partner newsroom NBC News. "If Peter Marks does not want to get behind restoring science to its golden standard and promoting...

The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 today as more bodies were pulled from the rubble. Scores of buildings collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city, and the country’s military-led government said that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured. A state of emergency has been declared in six regions and states in Myanmar, which is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war. The earthquake also shook neighbouring Thailand, killing six people...

US rapper Young Scooter died on Friday, which was his 39th birthday, after being hospitalised suddenly. The star, real name Kenneth Edward Bailey, was known for his collaborative work with the likes of Future and Gucci Mane. He was taken to Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta by emergency medical services, where he was pronounced dead, according to TMZ. Bailey had been brought from the southeast side of the city, as per the Medical Examiner’s Office but it is currently unclear how he died. According to Billboard, the hospitalisation may...

Chet Hanks was joined by his famous father on the set of his latest music video which is a love letter to the iconic 1994 film, Forrest Gump - the film which won Tom Hanks an Oscar Chet Hanks has drafted in his father, Hollywood icon Tom Hanks, to star in his latest music video - which spoofs the iconic film Forrest Gump. Chet, 34 - who is the son of Oscar winner Tom and 68-year-old Sleepless in Seattle actress Rita Wilson - delighted fans when he unveiled the music...