In Pictures: Lido lovers get back in the swim as outdoor pools reopen
Several of England’s outdoor pools were able to reopen on Saturday after the Government further relaxed lockdown measures.
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UK sees above average rainfall in June – after sunniest spring on record
The UK saw above average rainfall last month – with one English village enduring its wettest June day in nearly a century.
Showers to dampen pub-goers on Saturday as wind and rain hits England
Pub-goers across England will be hit with showers on Saturday as parts of the hospitality sector are set to reopen.
Video: Funnel cloud spotted in skies above north-east
A dramatic funnel cloud was spotted in the skies above the north-east this morning.
Rain, wind and weather warnings put an end to June heatwave
Rain, wind and weather warnings are bringing an end to the sweltering June heatwave.
Flood alert raised across north-east following heavy thundery showers
Two flood alerts have been issued today following heavy rain across the north and north-east.
More than 1,300 homes affected by power cuts as lightning strikes over the north-east
Residents across the north-east of Scotland were left powerless this morning following thunderstorms and lightning strikes.
Met Office issues rain warning for north-east
A warning for heavy rain has been issued for the north-east.
Warning for drivers as thunderstorms expected to bring torrential rain overnight
Drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads as thunderstorms are expected to bring torrential rain to parts of the UK overnight.
In Pictures: Surf’s up as sunseekers swarm to beaches
Britain is basking in another day of hot weather, with thousands of people heading to the coast and other beauty spots to enjoy the sunshine.
Met Office update thunderstorm warning for north-east
A warning for thunderstorms in the north-east has been updated by the Met Office.
In Pictures: Sunseekers savour delights of June heatwave from coast to coast
Glorious weather and the prospect of further easing of lockdown restrictions meant that plenty of people were out enjoying the conditions as the June heatwave continued.
Siberian heatwave alarms climate scientists
Scientists have expressed concerns about the implications for the rest of the world after a heatwave in Russia’s Siberia region.
In Pictures: Cooling down as a heatwave looms
With the UK on the brink of a heatwave, watering holes and beaches proved a popular draw for humans and animals alike on Tuesday.
Britain braced for heatwave as temperatures climb into mid-30s
The country is braced for a June heatwave as temperatures are set to climb into the mid-30s this week.
UK set to be hotter than Ibiza in coming days
London is likely to be hotter than Ibiza in the coming days, according to the Met Office.
More torrential rain forecast after communities hit by flooding
Forecasters are warning of more heavy rain and thunderstorms after some parts of the country were hit by flooding.
Flash floods in north-west England after thunderstorms
Flash flooding in the north west of England has left roads and shops submerged after heavy downpours struck the region.
‘Quite a spectacle’ as rainbows and lightning coincide
Rainbows and lightning were caught simultaneously in a “powerful” weather phenomenon on Saturday.
Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf Coast
A re-energised Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the US Gulf Coast on Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America.
Heavy showers and gales over weekend as temperature drops
The UK will be hit with heavy showers, strong gales and colder temperatures over the weekend as Britons are warned not to move gatherings indoors.
Last month was warmest May on record – EU climate monitor
Last month was the warmest May on record with global temperatures 0.63C above average, according to the European Union’s climate change monitor.
PM urges public to avoid indoor gatherings as weather worsens
Boris Johnson has urged the public not to start gathering indoors as the weather worsens – warning it could undermine the progress made by the coronavirus lockdown.
Cloud and rain forecast as temperatures drop
Cloud and cooler temperatures are hitting Britain after days of hot weather.
Temperatures around UK to plunge after days of hot sunshine
Temperatures are expected to drop to as low as 10C after days of hot weather around the UK.
Temperatures to remain high as lockdown restrictions ease
The weekend’s sunny weather, which saw crowds of people flock to beaches and beauty spots across England ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased on Monday, will continue into the beginning of next week, forecasters said.
Sizzling weekend in north-east but temperatures set to cool
Temperatures sizzled at more than 21C in the north-east this weekend as residents enjoyed their first full weekend of eased lockdown restrictions.
In Pictures: Sunseekers make a splash as lockdown restrictions begin to ease
Crowds flocked back to Durdle Door and other beauty spots on Sunday as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
Crowds flock to beaches and train stations ahead of lockdown easing
Weekend revellers have flocked to beaches and train stations to enjoy the sunny weather ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased on Monday.
In Pictures: Sunny skies tempt hundreds out of lockdown
People were reminded to practise social distancing as they made the most of the continuing warm weather to venture out to beaches and other beauty spots.