Former High Sheriff ‘swept away for half a mile’ by floodwater
The former High Sheriff of Derbyshire was swept away for half a mile after driving into floodwater, an inquest has heard.
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Fog and frost expected as UK heads for coldest night so far
Temperatures could reach their lowest so far this autumn, with a frosty night ahead, the Met Office has warned.
Warning of icy conditions as north-east road temperatures drop to -4.7c
Drivers are being urged to think safe in case of frost and ice on north-east roads.
‘Here we go again’ – more wet weather for rain-soaked regions
Despite enduring days of severe floods, there will be no let-up for stricken communities in central and northern England as more heavy rain is expected to fall on Thursday night.
More than 800 properties hit by flooding as communities brace for more rain
More than 800 properties across parts of England have been affected by flooding so far, with the Met Office warning of more rain on the way.
Snow falls across parts of England and Wales as forecasters warn of more rain
Communities across parts of England and Wales woke up to a blanket of snow as forecasters warned of further rain in flood-hit areas.
Drivers warned to take care after snow and ice hit north-east
Drivers are being warned to take care this morning after icy conditions and snow hit the north-east.
Snow falls across parts of South West as flood-hit areas prepare for more rain
Snow has fallen across parts of England and Wales as Yorkshire prepares for further rain after days of flooding.
Met Office issues ice warning along with possibility of snow for north-east
"Showers will be wintery above 200m away from the coast across Aberdeenshire and Moray, with 1-2cm of snow possible."
Soldiers arrive to aid communities hit by severe flooding
Nearly 100 soldiers have arrived in South Yorkshire to aid communities which have been cut off by flooding.
Public raises thousands to help book enterprise after stock destroyed by floods
A social enterprise that gives out free books to children is receiving support from the public after having its stock decimated by flood water.
Rescue operation to save swans as flooding causes oil spillage
A rescue operation is under way to save dozens of swans following an oil spillage caused by flooding in the north of England.
RAF helicopter brought in to shore up defences in flood-hit Yorkshire
A military helicopter is working through the night to bolster defences in flood-hit South Yorkshire as more rain is forecast.
More rain forecast as cut-off villagers urged to leave their homes
People who stayed in a flooded village cut off by river water have been urged to leave by a council as more rain is forecast across the UK.
‘Unsettled’ week ahead with more rain forecast
The UK is in for another wet and unsettled week as communities already hit by flooding remain on high alert after heavy downpours left rivers swollen.
Rain respite as sunny, cold and dry conditions forecast for Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday services will take place under largely bright, chilly and dry conditions, but swollen rivers mean flood alerts remain in force across the country – with further rain expected on Sunday night.
Flood warnings remain in place as Corbyn visits deluged community
Flood warnings remain in place across parts of the country as police named a woman who was swept to her death amid heavy rainfall in Derbyshire.
Flood-battered regions to get respite from rain as snow falls in Wales
The parts of Britain which have been battered by heavy floods are set to receive respite while snow is falling in other parts of the country.
PM says widespread flooding is ‘not a national emergency’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the widespread flooding across the UK “is not looking like something we need to escalate to the level of a national emergency”.
‘Almost biblical’ flooding ravages communities across northern England
Residents have been forced from their homes, shoppers sought sanctuary in a shopping centre overnight and travel routes remain majorly disrupted across the north of England as a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
Homes evacuated as month’s worth of rain in a day brings travel chaos
Parts of England endured a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours, with scores of people rescued or forced to evacuate their homes, others stranded overnight in a shopping centre, and travel plans thrown into chaos.
Huge downpours cause transport disruption
Torrential rain has caused disruption on the transport network in parts of England, with train and road users urged against travelling on certain routes.
More than 100 flood warnings in place after deluge
Parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands are waking up to their wettest day in years, with flooding and home evacuations having continued overnight.
More flooding misery expected as downpours continue
More flooding misery is expected on Friday as the torrential downpours which brought flooded roads and home evacuations continue.
Warning of heavy rain as Labour Party campaign heads north
A deluge of rain is expected across parts of England and Wales as party leaders continue on their campaign trails ahead of the December election.
Delay to north-east flood prevention works ‘necessary nuisance’, say residents
Residents living next to a river have described a delay on a flood prevention project as a “necessary nuisance”.
Woman killed as ‘tree falls on car’ in high winds
A woman in her 60s has died after a tree is believed to have fallen on her car in Dorset.
North-east landowners told to check their trees after high winds
Landowners in the north-east are being encouraged to check on their trees following a period of high winds.
In Pictures: Flooding and frost as temperatures plummet after wet weekend
Many parts of the UK have been hit by flooding after heavy rain swept across the country over the weekend. The wet weather then gave way to the autumn’s first widespread frost, with some parts of Ireland also affected.
Recipe: How to make Ainsley Harriott’s poppy and coconut beef kebabs with roasted chilli salsa
“These kebabs are lovely to cook on the barbecue, but are just as good made on a chargrill pan if the weather isn’t ideal,” explains chef Ainsley Harriott. “The toasted coconut adds a nutty sweetness to this spicy dish.”