The race to stop England running out of water
Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?
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Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
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How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.
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'Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit'
Authorities say nearly 2,000 people are missing, including more than 100 Americans and Canadians, as families await word on loved ones after the Nepal flash floods.
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Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.
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'The flood took everything': Nepal survivors describe horror of loved ones being swept away
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
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Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought
Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass.
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What caused the flooding in Nepal?
Experts point to 'glacial collapse' as the trigger for deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet.
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Michael Sheen hopes 'extraordinary' reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action
Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto.
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Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife
A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.
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Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday
The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.
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How to watch the partial lunar eclipse from Northern Ireland
Skygazers may see a partial lunar eclipse early on Friday, as the Moon enters Earth's shadow.
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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year
According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.
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The race to stop England running out of water
Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?
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Islanders asked to report sightings of rare eel
The Nature Commission asks people to record sightings of the critically endangered eels.
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GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier'
Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm.
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Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.
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Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.