Parts of country may hit 38C as fire union chief warns of ‘national emergency’ Some areas face a fifth heatwave of the summer, with rare extreme heat warnings in place. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Meet the Aion UT: This 268-mile electric supermini could cost less than £30,000 Aion’s second UK model packs 201bhp, plenty of standard kit and an eight-year ownership package, with orders opening in September The Independent UK · Aug 11
UK’s largest Harry Potter shop to open in central London The two-level store inspired by the magical shopping street Diagon Alley will open its doors in Oxford Street on November 4. The Independent UK · Aug 11
UK’s largest Harry Potter shop confirms opening date ahead of highly anticipated launch Warner Bros teased the site will feature immersive themed spaces designed for fans of the wizarding world The Independent UK · Aug 11
First look at huge Harry Potter shop coming to London's Oxford Street - as opening date is revealed The two-level store is inspired by the magical shopping street Diagon Alley Evening Standard · Aug 11
Viral 35-Year-Old Mars Bar Revives Shrinkflation Debate Over Smaller Chocolate Bars A 35-year-old Mars Bar weighing 62.5g has revived the UK shrinkflation debate after a comparison with a current 40g bar. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
Row erupts over plans to convert listed pub in UK into mosque LONDON: Anger has flared over plans to turn a Grade II-listed pub in Norwich into a mosque. The Times of India · Aug 11
Energy giant Octopus warns customers to use less power during solar eclipse The UK’s biggest household energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the UK’s largest solar eclipse in 30 years,… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
‘By 9.30am, we were sold out’: Sellers of solar eclipse glasses reveal unprecedented demand ahead of historic event A convenience store in London had to turn customers away after selling out, with people travelling from as far as Birmingham to try and get hold of the glasses The Independent UK · Aug 11
UK Solar Eclipse Puts Evening Grid in Focus as Octopus Offers Free Electricity Octopus Energy will reward eligible customers with a free hour of electricity for cutting power use during the 12 August UK solar eclipse. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
Solar eclipse tracker: When will it peak in your area? Devon, Cornwall and the westernmost parts of Pembrokeshire in Wales are set to see the eclipse at its fullest Evening Standard · Aug 11
Solar eclipse craze grips UK: Brits stuck in hours-long queues as glasses fly off shelves Hundreds of people across the UK are scrambling to get certified solar eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday evening’s partial solar eclipse, with stocks selling out at shops and online stores. The Times of India · Aug 11
UK Navy forced to strip out internet connectivity from drones after finding it sent 'heartbeat communications' to China British Navy drones fitted with Chinese-made camera parts were found secretly sending signals back to China, prompting sovereignty concerns. TechRadar · Aug 11
BANG Premier · Aug 11 The Office star shares 'incurable' cancer diagnosis The Office UK actress Lucy Davis has revealed she has "incurable" cancer.
The Times of India · Aug 11 King Charles’ death falsely announced, followed by national anthem and 16 minutes of silence; UK radio station breached broadcast standards King Charles’ death was mistakenly announced on UK radio station Radio Caroline after a staff member accidentally aired pre-recorded statements prepared for such an event. The broadcast included the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence before regular programming resumed. Ofcom ruled that the station breached broadcast standards over the…
Euronews · Aug 11 Kyiv’s Kosovo conundrum: Zelenskyy’s independence comments fuel anger in Prishtina Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia was unexpected — but it was his comments on Kosovo that sparked a wave of anger in Prishtina.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11 UK Government rejects calls for 'inquiry into UFO activity over Scotland' THE UK Government has rejected calls for an inquiry into “UFO activity” over Scotland, saying its files have already been published ...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11 ‘Real struggle’ to tame New Forest blaze as UK set for hottest summer on record Key tourist route closed and residents rallying round as battle against wildfire expected to go on for several days
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11 Using GERS to attack Scottish independence ‘is to misuse it’, top institute warns TO use the annual GERS report into Scotland’s fiscal position in the UK to attack the economics of an independent Scotland “is to misuse it”,…
Euronews · Aug 11 UK set for 'warmest summer on record' as Europe preps for yet another heatwave "These statistics are a clear reminder – if one were needed – of the stark changes that we are seeing in the UK’s climate," senior Met Office scientist Mike Kendon said.
The Independent UK · Aug 11 Heatwaves cause havoc on UK roads and trigger 40,000 pothole-related breakdown calls in a month, AA boss reveals The president of the AA warns drivers of the risks of warmer weather, as the UK gears up to face its fifth heatwave
Total Film · Aug 11 Lanterns release schedule: When is episode 4 on HBO Max and NOW TV? In brightest day: we shine a light on Lanterns episode 4's release plans and streaming times
Euronews · Aug 11 Tech titan Jeff Bezos eyes Liverpool as more US moguls buy up UK teams Several other US billionaires like Mark Walters and Todd Boehly also have stakes in UK football and other sports teams.
Evening Standard · Aug 11 Summer 2026 on course to be UK’s hottest on record, Met Office says Provisional figures show only average conditions needed for rest of August to beat record set only last year.