A person and their dog watch the waves in West Bay, Dorset, on Nov. 2, 2023. A bomb cyclone is anticipated for parts of Ireland, Scotland and the United Kingdom this weekend.

Bomb cyclone threatens Ireland, United Kingdom with fierce winds. Storm Éowyn is expected to bring gusts that may exceed 80 to 100 mph in the hardest-hit zones. Updated January 23, 2025.

Apple Maps now has expanded coverage for cycling directions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The expansion, first spotted by a Reddit user, means cyclists can plan a journey on the app from, say ...

1801 - United Kingdom formed by union of the kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. 1815 - Role in defeating Napoleon's French Empire leads to Britain becoming pre-eminent imperial power.