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Shaun the Storm? Sheep could lend his name to weather event as Met Office opens vote

The public is being asked to choose between Shaun and his cousin Timmy the lamb

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Rain falls again in London - how long will the wet weather last and when will hosepipe bans end?

Forecasts suggest more rain is on on its way in the coming days, after the capital saw the driest July on record

Evening Standard · Aug 19

It’s up to ewe: Shaun the Sheep options for future storm name

People can vote between the names Timmy and Shaun from beloved animation Shaun The Sheep.

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves and dry weather.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Rain is on the way – but is it enough to end the drought?

The wet weather comes after five back-to-back heatwaves

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban for first time in 50 years

The water firm said the temporary use ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday for all 1.4 million customers that it supplies.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Rain and thunderstorms to hit UK after summer of extreme heat and drought

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Met Office warns another heatwave could hit UK in September after sweltering 38C temperatures

Crews are continuing to fight wildfires in South Wales

The Independent UK · Aug 16