Tell us: how have you been affected by Storm Chandra? We would like to hear from people about the impact of the stormy weather conditions in the UK The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
Storm Chandra brings flooding, travel disruption and school closures across UK A severe flood warning was in force in Ottery St Mary in Devon, with residents warned their homes could be submerged. Evening Standard · Jan 27
How climate-friendly is your local supermarket? New study ranks Europe’s biggest chains Experts have urged European supermarkets to transition towards plant-rich foods to cut emissions and lower costs. Euronews · Jan 27
Air pollution kills thousands a year in the UK and abroad – why isn’t there a bigger uproar? Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
This free UK TV streamer ticks all the boxes – Freely, TiVo and zero subscription fees This new Freely box also comes with TiVo and more than 400 TV channels to stream for free T3 · Jan 27
Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefits of this sustainable alternative It's the future of sustainable gardening Ideal Home · Jan 27
TV Spy — FBI, The Lincoln Lawyer, and all the US dramas you can watch on UK services: January 31 - February 6 There are loads of great US dramas you can watch in the UK this week. WhatToWatch · Jan 27
30% of Britons think Burnham would do better job than Starmer as prime minister, poll suggests – as it happened The YouGov poll also suggests that almost half of Britons think it would be good for the country if Starmer were replaced The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time Europe hit a historic milestone as EV sales surpassed gas cars for the first time, despite geopolitical headwinds. InsideEVs · Jan 27
UpScrolled Hits No. 2 in the UK as TikTok 'Censorship' Backlash Grows UpScrolled climbs to No. 2 in the UK app charts as users frustrated with TikTok moderation and algorithm changes migrate to the new platform. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Government accused of 'betraying' London leaseholders as £250 ground rent cap announced In its manifesto, Labour promised to ‘act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end’ Evening Standard · Jan 27
Storm Chandra: flooding and travel disruption hit UK as police warn against travel in parts of Devon – as it happened Weather warnings, incluiding ‘danger to life’ flood threat in Devon, are in place across much of the UK with major travel disruption expected The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
Young drivers face new restrictions in historic road safety overhaul The changes are described as ‘the most significant reform to driver licensing and testing in almost 70 years’ The Independent UK · Jan 27
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Major incident declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra brings flooding and strong winds South-west England bears brunt of storm, but yellow weather warnings are also issued for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland
Tom’s Guide · Jan 27 How to watch 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World' series 3 — stream free online from anywhere in the world Ten international fan favourites are back in the werk room. Here’s when it starts, where it streams, and who is competing for the crown.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Storm Chandra LIVE: 'Major incident' declared over flooding as Met Office warns of more rain chaos A major incident has been declared in Somerset where dozens of properties have been flooded
Euronews · Jan 27 Inside the UK train factory testing the technology that could make driverless trains a reality At the 'Train Zero' lab in the United Kingdom, engineers test systems like signal and speed using simulation.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Number of US-style ‘battering ram’ pickup trucks on UK roads has nearly doubled in a decade Exclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Starmer’s fraught visit to China will tell us what he really thinks of the UK’s place in the world Does Britain have any leverage over human rights or security concerns or is it a decaying nation that cannot risk trade relations, asks professor of global history Peter Frankopan
T3 · Jan 27 Reebok’s Nano X5 Edge training shoe is finally on sale in the UK – and built to feel faster than the standard X5 Latest drop from Reebok brings an “edgier” Nano to Reebok.eu, with more flex underfoot and the same stability-first DNA
The Independent UK · Jan 27 ‘From national jokes to national treasures’: The rise, fall and rise again of Take That IN FOCUS: A new Netflix documentary offers the most comprehensive look yet at the remarkable story of one of the UK’s biggest boybands. Roisin O’Connor speaks to director David Soutar about getting the band to trust him with telling it
The Independent UK · Jan 27 I visited France’s historical theme park to see if it lives up to the hype – and if it could work in the UK With a Puy du Fou planned to open in Oxfordshire, Chris Allsop checks out the original park to find out just how excited we should be
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds