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Met Office weather headline review 16 April 2026 examines UK weather forecast April snow claims and Arctic blast scenarios, showing limited snow risk, seasonal temperatures and a shift to more settled UK weather next week

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Met Office weather headline review UK weather forecast April snow claims Arctic blast UK forecast April weather 2026

Southend easyJet weight limit forced passengers off a London Southend to Malaga flight after aircraft exceeded safe take-off limits due to runway and weather conditions, raising questions over airline procedures.

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Southend easyJet weight limit forces passengers to leave aircraft before take-off from UK airport

Ryanair baggage dispute sees mum charged £55 over child suitcase at Budapest Airport, exposing gaps between policy wording and strict enforcement of cabin bag size rules at boarding gates.

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Why did a Ryanair baggage dispute escalate at the gate — and what it reveals about enforcement gaps

The original factory shop closures confirmed as UK retailer shuts all 137 stores after administration, with job losses, failed sale attempts and widening high street pressure

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The original factory shop closures: what the full UK shutdown reveals about retail economics in 2026

MQ-4C Triton crash confirmed after US Navy loses $240m drone over Persian Gulf near Hormuz. Emergency signal, rapid descent and investigation raise questions over cause and risks.

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MQ-4C Triton drone crash confirmed: US Navy loses $240m surveillance aircraft over Persian Gulf

Epsom protest today intensifies as residents demand suspect descriptions after a church attack in Surrey. Police continue investigation, review CCTV and face growing public pressure.

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Epsom protest today: why police face pressure to release suspect details after church attack

Donald Trump Sky News interview reveals UK criticism over immigration and energy, warning Britain “can’t succeed” ahead of King Charles US visit amid rising political and economic tensions

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What did Trump say in Sky News interview on UK immigration, energy and royal visit tensions

Lyrid meteor shower UK 2026 peaks on 22 April with 10–15 meteors per hour and possible fireballs. Full UK timings, best viewing hours, clear sky outlook and how to watch the Lyrids

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When is Lyrid meteor shower UK 2026 peak and how to see fireballs across UK skies

Lufthansa pilots strike again 16–17 April as disruption spreads across Frankfurt and Munich hubs

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Lufthansa pilots strike again 16–17 April as disruption spreads across Frankfurt and Munich hubs

RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled from Lossiemouth to intercept a suspected Russian long-range bomber heading toward UK airspace. Read the full details of the high-stakes mission near Shetland.

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Why were Royal Air Force Typhoons scrambled to intercept a suspected Russian long-range nuclear bomber

Lufthansa strike continues on April 14 as up to 1,300 flights are cancelled across Frankfurt and Munich, disrupting UK routes and connections for British passengers via German hubs.

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Lufthansa strike on April 14 disrupts Manchester flights as cancellations hit UK routes via German hubs

A2 traffic chaos London-bound after crash near Ebbsfleet on 14 April 2026. Gridlock hit Dartford and Gravesham routes as queues built fast. Road reopened but delays remain across Kent corridor.

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A2 traffic chaos London-bound after crash near Ebbsfleet as gridlock spreads across Kent

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