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1856 guide offers insight into era’s thinking, including how spring weather would affect future harvestsThe Victorians did not have much idea what caused weather patterns but they knew what effect they had on their welfare.Enquire Within Upon Everything, “the indispensable guide to living”, published in 1856, poses many important questions and provides answers. Among the topics is spring weather and the effect it will...

Spring-like conditions will make it feel more like May than February, say forecastersIt could feel more like May than February for much of the UK this week, with forecasters predicting a spell of warm weather and the first signs of spring in the coming days.In a likely welcome development for Britons still living under coronavirus lockdowns, clear skies and sunshine have been forecast for...

The car was buried. We tried the doors but they would not budge; the weight of the snow was too greatThe sun was shining in Utrecht when my friend Rini and I set off for England in a white Ford Capri, in March 1979. We loved classic cars and were going on a tour of used car dealerships in search of a vintage Jaguar....

Mercury drops to -23C in Scotland, the coldest temperature recorded in UK in more than 25 yearsTemperatures in Scotland plunged to their coldest level in more than 25 years on Wednesday night as the country experienced an “extreme freeze”.The Met Office said the temperature in Braemar, the Aberdeenshire town famed for its Highland games, reached -23C (-9.2F), the coldest recorded in the UK since...

Authorities in the Netherlands declared a rare 'code red' emergency for the entire country as it was hit by its first proper snowstorm in more than a decade.In the UK, amber and yellow weather warnings for snow were issued by the Met Office with widespread travel problems expectedNetherlands declares 'code red' emergency as rare snowstorm hitsStorm Darcy to bring more snowfall and gale-force winds on Monday...

‘Significant snowfall’ expected on Sunday, with warnings across eastern parts of UK until WednesdayBouts of “significant disruptive snowfall” are expected to hit the south-east of England, with Storm Darcy also due to bring gale-force winds to parts of the country, forecasters said.Easterly winds from Ukraine and the Black Sea area will bring an intense chill on Sunday, but the air will not be as...

England has 78 flood warnings, Wales six, with rain and snow widely forecastWild weather over the weekend that brought sub-zero temperatures, storms, flooding and widespread icy conditions looks set to continue into the early part of the week in some areas of the UK.By Sunday afternoon there were 78 flood warnings in place for England and six flood alerts across Wales. The Met Office...

Freezing conditions could reach -10c and hamper clean-up effort after Storm ChristophBritain is braced for sub-zero temperatures as a cold blast of Arctic air sweeps the country in the aftermath of Storm Christoph.The Met Office said snow and ice would cause travel disruption in large parts of the country as temperatures drop as low as -10c in Scotland and -7c in parts of northern...

If you’ve been affected by Storm Christoph and have been flooded or had to leave your home, we would like to hear from youStorm Christoph has brought widespread flooding, strong winds and snow to parts of the UK with South Yorkshire declaring a major incident.People were ordered to evacuate homes in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden areas of Greater Manchester on Wednesday...

Residents in south Manchester, Ruthin in North Wales and Maghull on Merseyside are movedEvacuations are taking place in Manchester, Merseyside and North Wales with thousands potentially having to move on Wednesday night as Storm Christoph brought large amounts of rainfall to parts of the UK.Severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, are in force in Manchester’s southern suburbs and Maghull on Merseyside. There...

People urged to brace for floods, gales and snow, with parts of England expecting 200mm downpoursA major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK.People have been urged to prepare after an amber weather warning for rain was issued by the Met Office for Tuesday to Thursday for...

Met Office warns of hazardous driving conditions in areas covered by yellow warningsSnow and ice is expected across most of Scotland as well as parts of northern and southern England, Northern Ireland and Wales as 2020 draws to a chilly conclusion.Covid restrictions mean there is less traffic on the roads, but the Met Office has warned of hazardous driving conditions in areas covered by...

Snow has swept England during a cold and frosty start to the Boxing Day bank holiday after days of stormy weather. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice for much of England and Wales Continue reading...

Coastal areas forced to erect flood defences to counter impact of waves whipped up by 100mph gusts High winds have added to widespread flooding as Storm Bella continued to wreak havoc across much of the UK.In many coastal areas, communities were forced to erect flood defences to counter the impact of waves whipped up by gusts that reached 100mph overnight. Continue reading...

Severe flood warnings are in place and winds of 60mph are expected into Sunday, Met Office saysFlood defences have been erected and gusts of more than 80mph recorded as large parts of the UK braced for Storm Bella.Warnings are in place across England and Wales, including two “threat to life” flood notices, and families have labelled their Christmas a write-off after they were forced...

Police tell more than 1,300 households to evacuate as country braces for storm on Boxing DayMore than 1,300 households have been urged by police to evacuate their homes due to a risk of flooding in parts of Bedfordshire as large swaths of the UK brace themselves for Storm Bella.Torrential rain has brought widespread flooding to the country, with people having to be rescued from...

Forecast comes as homes and businesses in England and Wales are flooded after downpours hit parts of UK overnightStorm Bella is due to hit parts of the UK on Boxing Day after dozens of homes and businesses were flooded following heavy rain.An amber national severe weather warning has been issued in parts of south Wales and across southern England, as the Met Office said...

Disruption expected, with 24-hour yellow weather warning in place from 6am on WednesdayFlood alerts have been issued across England and Wales ahead of heavy rain forecast for the run-up to Christmas, as the Met Office issued a weather warning after downpours over the weekend.A yellow weather warning for rain in mid and south Wales, as well as southern England, is in place from 6am...