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UK temperatures to cool with ‘chilly start’ to the weekend for many

The Met Office said on Friday that England and Wales are on course for the driest July since records began.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

UK set for ‘chilly start’ to weekend after record-breaking dry spell and heatwave

The Met Office said England and Wales are on course for the driest July since records began

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Relief in sight for sweltering Brits after days of record-breaking heat

Temperatures will drop slightly in some areas starting on Wednesday

The Independent UK · May 27

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Storm Goretti live: Snow causing major travel disruption as UK hit by ‘weather bomb’ with 99mph winds

Birmingham airport suspended runway operations as heavy snow and “dangerous stormy winds” hit the UK

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Amber snow and wind warnings issued as UK braces for Storm Goretti

The Met Office has described Storm Goretti as a ‘multi-hazard event’.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Storm Goretti to be ‘multi-hazard event’ as Met Office issues Amber snow warning

The storm is expected to sweep in from the south-west on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jan 8

UK braces for heavy snow from Storm Goretti as amber warnings issued

It comes after two buses full of school children crashed on icy roads on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

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Children in hospital after school bus crashes on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti

The incident follows Met Office weather warnings

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Two school buses crash on icy roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti

A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Storm Goretti threatens heavy snow and potential disruption in parts of UK

The Met Office warned many parts face slippery conditions on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Cold Arctic air and wet weather to bring icy patches to UK

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice affecting parts of Scotland and northern England from Monday to Thursday.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Wet start to the weekend for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland

Yellow warnings for rain are in place for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

How Tropical Storm Fernand and Hurricane Erin will cause heavy downpours in the UK this weekend

The two weather events are set to bring ‘unseasonable’ conditions to the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Last weekend of spring could hit 27C but unsettled weather to come

The first week of summer is expected to bring changeable weather.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

UK weather: Will there be a ‘mini heatwave’ this weekend?

Forecasters say temperatures could reach 27C before some changeable weather in the first week of summer

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Tornado 'could hit South-East' warns Met Office as rain batters UK

‘It’s not out of the question that we could see a funnel cloud, maybe even a brief tornado across parts of the South-East’ - Met Office’s Alex Burkill

The Fashion Central · Feb 25, 2025

Wild Weather Ahead: Sunny Spells, Chilly Mornings & Surprise Showers This Week

Meteorologist Alex Burkill provided an overview of the upcoming weather, stating: “Monday night into Tuesday, not a huge amount going on if we look at the

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath

Storm Darragh brought gusts of 93mph to some parts of the country on Saturday, with millions warned to stay indoors.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

‘You don’t want to waste time on climate change’: TV weather’s big problem with the environmental crisis

Lack of time, difficulties with scientific rigour, an uninterested public … television meteorologists open up about why they’re so quiet about the reasons for extreme conditions

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024

UK weather latest: Met Offie blames terrible summer rain on northerly Arctic winds

Active jet stream brings wind and low temperatures after record warm UK spring

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2024

London weather: UK set to be hit by Storm Olivia before hottest day of year on Saturday

London to see 20C sunshine on Saturday after country hit with rain

The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2023

'Significant snow' expected across Scotland as Met Office issues warnings

Strong gusts are on the way as parts of the UK brace for snowy weather and travel disruption during the last weekend of the year.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2023

Eurostar and Southeastern trains cancelled as UK battered by heavy gusts

A period of sleet and snow, turning to rain, may lead to flooding and travel disruption in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Rare ‘danger to life’ warning in force as Storm Babet sweeps country

The Met Office warned some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

Arctic winds to bring in colder temperatures after ‘unseasonably warm’ start to October

Highs of 14ºC and 11ºC forecast for Saturday and Sunday

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