Chilly start to April expected after March sunshine
March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, and the final few days of the month are likely to be calm – if not quite as sunny as last week, the Met Office has said.
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Chance of snow as temperatures set to fall
The UK is set for a drop in temperatures and possible snowfall in the far north of Scotland, after warm days of sunshine during the past week.
Start of British Summer Time marked with snow showers
The east of England has welcomed British Summer Time with flurries of snow after the UK enjoyed a period of warm weather.
Wildlife lovers encouraged to celebrate the arrival of spring
Wildlife lovers across the UK have the chance to contribute to a nature diary celebrating the official arrival of spring.
Flood alerts issued as more heavy rain predicted
The Environment Agency has issued more than 30 flood warnings and 150 flood alerts with heavy rain predicted to affect areas of the country badly hit by last month’s storms.
Amber alert issued for flood-hit areas of Wales as more heavy rain forecast
Parts of Wales have been hit by more heavy rain just weeks after Storm Dennis devastated areas of the country – with further downpours forecast.
Weather warning upgraded for flood-hit Wales
Parts of Wales are likely to be hit by flooding just weeks after Storm Dennis devastated areas of the country, according to the Met Office.
These are the best cars for spring
Spring is nearly here and we’re sure that, like us, you’re glad about the changes it brings. Warmer weather, brighter evenings and occasionally drier days mean that there’s more time to get outside and enjoy the day.
Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb carbon emissions – study
The ability of the world’s tropical forests to absorb carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing – decades ahead of predictions, researchers have warned.
Direct Line reveals winter storms and coronavirus claims hit
Insurer Direct Line Group has said the UK’s recent winter storms are set to cost it at least around £35 million, while it revealed a £1 million bill so far for coronavirus travel claims.
UK has one of its wettest and warmest winters on record
The UK has just experienced one of its wettest, and warmest, winters on record, new figures show.
Information sessions for north-east residents affected by bridge closures
A north-east council will hold an information session for a community hit by a number of bridge closures.
Storm Jorge batters island of Ireland
Strong winds and heavy downpours are battering the island of Ireland as Storm Jorge passes.
UK experiences wettest February on record as Storm Jorge hits
The UK has weathered its wettest February on record after three successive storms brought heavy downpours and flooding.
Country braced for fresh deluge as Storm Jorge arrives
Britain is braced for another wet weekend as a fresh storm brings rainy and windy conditions nationwide.
‘Not good news’ for flooded communities as Storm Jorge looms
Parts of Wales and northern England could receive up to 80 millimetres of rain on Friday as Storm Jorge hits the UK, the Met Office has warned.
Classic car salesman thanks residents for saving vintage models from floods
A vintage car salesman has thanked members of the public who helped him save classic models from rising flood water which swamped his business.
February is already second wettest on record
This month is already the second wettest February on record, according to the Met Office.
Storm Jorge to bring 70mph winds and heavy rain to UK
Flood-hit communities will face further heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Jorge makes its way across the UK over the weekend.
PM hails help for flood victims but declines to confirm visit to affected areas
Boris Johnson has declined to say whether he will visit areas where people have been made homeless by recent floods – while he toured the headquarters of a charity for the homeless.
In pictures: Residents urged to evacuate as floods misery continues
Residents in flood-hit Ironbridge faced further trauma on Thursday, with defences already buckling under the strain.
PM is ‘in control’ of Government’s response to floods, says minister
Boris Johnson is “very much in control” of the Government’s response to the floods, a senior minister has said, amid criticism he has failed to visit the communities affected.
Weather warnings bring fresh misery to residents of flood-hit town
Residents evacuated from properties in Ironbridge due to flooding are facing further misery as wet weather is expected to cause disruption on Thursday.
Video of crash in icy conditions used to warn drivers to take care
Footage of a car slamming into a motorway barrier in icy conditions has been released as a warning to drivers to take care on the roads.
More evacuations in flood-hit communities as water levels keep rising
There is no let-up in sight for flood-hit communities in Shropshire and Worcestershire after heavy rain overnight caused the River Severn to breach emergency defences.
Flood defences at risk of being breached as more rain forecast
Flood defences are at risk of being breached due to record-breaking river levels, as forecasters warn of more rain over the coming days.
No respite from floods with more rainfall forecast over days to come
Flood-hit residents have been warned significant risks remain over the next few days in parts of England, with yet more rainfall expected.
Bad weather causes transport changes and delayed openings for north-east schools
The bad weather is causing issues at a number of north-east schools.
Temperatures plummet overnight as snow and ice hit UK
Temperatures plummeted overnight across Britain as forecasters warned of more ice and snow over the next 24 hours.
Forecasters warn of more ice and snow as temperatures plummet
Temperatures could plummet to minus 10C in some parts of the UK after forecasters warned of more ice and snow over the next 24 hours.