Philippines lightning strike captured in dramatic mobile phone pictures
An amateur photographer’s remarkable pictures have captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck during a heavy storm in the Philippines.
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Expect gloomy bank holiday, forecasters warn
Do not hold your breath for sunshine this spring bank holiday, forecasters have warned.
Flood warning issued as heavy rain and thunder set to hit north-east
A flood alert for the north-east has been issued by SEPA.
Thunder and heavy rain to strike parts of UK over weekend
Thunder and heavy rain will strike parts of the UK over the weekend, in stark contrast to this week’s warm sunshine.
In Pictures: Royals and racegoers among those enjoying the sun
Glorious sunny weather provided the perfect opportunity for people to take advantage of the conditions.
UK enjoys temperatures of 25C on Scotland’s hottest day of year
The UK is basking in sunshine with the mercury edging over a balmy 25C.
Mercury hits 23C as Aberdeen basks in sun
Smiling sunbathers in the north-east were basking in some of the hottest temperatures in the UK.
Strong winds and rain pound Balkans region
Stormy winds have uprooted trees, knocked over traffic lights and disrupted travel in Croatia, injuring two people and prompting authorities to advise people to stay indoors.
The best new cars for summer
Summer is nearly here, and with it brings longer days, warmer evenings and (sometimes in the UK) slightly drier weather. Fortunately enough, there’s a wide variety of cars currently on the market which make the most of the summertime weather – and we’ve picked out some of the best.
In Pictures: Springtime scenes as temperatures rise
Britons ventured out to enjoy the spring weather on Sunday, in a welcome change from the unsettled conditions during the week. The Met Office forecast sunshine for most of the country.
Heavy snow falls in north-east
It's May and heavy snow has transformed a north-east village into a winter wonderland.
In Pictures: Bank holiday weather creates North-South divide
Southern regions of the UK were fortunate to enjoy mild spring weather on Monday, while residents in the North faced unsettled conditions.
Chilly start to May Day bank holiday
Widespread freezing temperatures overnight have brought one of the chilliest starts to an early May bank holiday.
Winter wonder-lambs enjoy chilly weather in north-east
The May Day bank holiday weekend could be one of the coldest on record in the north-east, according to the Met Office.
Snow falls as UK gears up for bank holiday weekend
Snow has been falling across some parts of the country just weeks after record-high temperatures at Easter.
UK to be hit with showers, frost and strong winds over bank holiday weekend
The UK is expected to be hit with cold showers, frost and strong winds across the bank holiday weekend just weeks after record-high temperatures at Easter.
Snow falls in north-east as winter returns to region
Winter has returned to the north-east with snow falling in parts of Aberdeenshire.
Snow and frost forecast for early May bank holiday weekend
The early May bank holiday will see snow and frost, with temperatures plunging close to the coldest on record – just a year on from the hottest ever recorded.
Plan agreed to help guard Aberdeen against impact of climate change
Councillors have agreed a plan to guard Aberdeen against the impact of climate change.
Dust blown from Sahara Desert settles in UK
Dust from the Sahara Desert has settled in the UK after being blown over from north Africa.
In Pictures: What a difference a week makes as weather turns
It was clear the Easter holidays were well and truly over, as packed beaches at the record-breaking weekend gave way to gloomier scenes. The Met Office has warned thundery showers will spread northwards on Wednesday, with a weather warning in place.
In Pictures: What a difference a week makes as weather turns
It was clear the Easter holidays were well and truly over, as packed beaches at the record-breaking weekend gave way to gloomier scenes. The Met Office has warned thundery showers will spread northwards on Wednesday, with a weather warning in place.
In Pictures: Sun sets on record-breaking Easter weekend
All four of the UK nations have recorded their warmest Easter Monday on record, the Met Office has said.
Scotland sees temperature of 24.2C on hottest Easter Monday
Scotland has enjoyed its warmest Easter Monday on record.
Hottest Easter Monday on record across UK, Met Office says
All four of the UK nations have recorded their warmest Easter Monday on record, the Met Office has said.
North-east enjoys hottest Easter since records began
It was an egg-cellent Easter weekend for sunseekers as parts of the north-east boiled with record-breaking temperatures.
Sunshine continues for Easter Monday
The UK is enjoying a sunny Easter Monday, with the dry, bright and warm conditions which have marked a glorious bank holiday weekend continuing.
In Pictures: Aptly sunny day for Easter Sunday
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have each enjoyed their warmest Easter Sunday on record, the Met Office said.
Arrests made over Ilkley Moor blaze
Police investigating the cause of a large fire on Yorkshire’s famous Ilkley Moor have arrested three men amid suggestions the blaze could have been deliberate.
Britain basks as Easter heatwave continues
The UK is enjoying another glorious day of sunshine and a chance for record-breaking heat on Easter Sunday.