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 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
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
Households evacuated after Stourbridge wildfires begin to return home Some 13 households whose properties were partially damaged in the blazes have been able to return, chief executive Balvinder Heran said. Evening Standard · Aug 16
Stourbridge residents evacuated from their homes during destructive wildfire begin returning home Some 13 households whose properties were partially damaged in the blazes have been able to return The Independent UK · Aug 16
Amber heat health alerts issued in England as temperatures set to hit 36C Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer The Independent UK · Aug 9
Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning amid 36C forecast Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer this week. Evening Standard · Aug 9
Temperatures rise above 30C while Scotland hit by half month’s rain in two days Heat health alerts are in place until Tuesday but could be extended as hot weather is expected to continue well into next week. Evening Standard · Aug 9
When today's solar eclipse will start – and how to see it in Scotland The UK is set to see its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years – but will it be visible in Scotland? The National (Scotland) · Aug 8
London heatwave: Capital could sizzle in 33C this weekend on UK's 'hottest ever May day' Met Office forecaster gives 40% chance of record-breaking 33C high in southern England on Sunday Evening Standard · May 21
UK braces for bank holiday heatwave as temperatures could soar to 33C Britain is set to be hotter than Greek holiday destinations like Santorini and Mykonos The Independent UK · May 20
Temperatures of up to 30C forecast for bank holiday weekend Temperatures in the UK are expected to exceed those forecast in Mediterranean hotspots including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini over the weekend. Evening Standard · May 20
England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts Met Office issues fresh yellow warning for rain as parts of England are still recovering from extensive flooding The Guardian - UK · Feb 8
Heavy rain and high winds to continue as Storm Ingrid batters parts of the UK High winds could cause travel disruption and flooding in the week ahead. Evening Standard · Jan 24
Evening Standard · Jan 22 William jokes pioneering mobility scooter is not fast enough for him The Prince of Wales visited the Bristol Robotics Lab on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Snow melt and heavy rain could lead to flooding after storm – forecasters Throughout the weekend, numerous alerts for snow and ice, strong winds and heavy rain were in place across the country after the storm.
Evening Standard · Jan 11 Wet and windy weather ahead along with a risk of flooding – Met Office As temperatures increase, the Met Office warned snow melt and heavy rain could bring a risk of flooding in some areas.
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Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 London swelters on 'random hot day in September' as temperature hits 27C before expected 11C plunge London is basking in the sunshine on a sweltering Friday - with the temperature hitting 27C at 2pm
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 UK to bask in late summer sun before heavy rain and floods risk Met Office is warning of ‘topsy-turvy’ weather with 27C highs followed by a weekend washout.
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 Gusts reach nearly 80mph as warning remains in place across England and Wales Forecasters caution of travel disruption, power cuts and coastal hazards as gales sweep the country.
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 Man killed by falling tree as 'dangerous' 70mph gusts sweep UK A yellow weather warning for strong winds is in place until 6pm on Monday
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 70mph gusts possible under weather warning spanning most of England and Wales A yellow weather warning activated at 8pm on Sunday and will run until 6pm on Monday, covering most of England and Wales.
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 Wet and windy start to week for most of England and Wales A yellow wind warning runs from 8pm on Sunday to 6pm on Monday covering much of England and Wales.
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025 Hurricane Erin could see 16ft waves crash into UK in coming days Category 2 storm set to end Britain’s dry spell, says Met Office forecasters