13 h. ago An expert guide to preparing your garden for winter floods this year

Despite a long, dry summer and a relatively parched September, the inevitable return of heavy rain often catches gardeners unprepared, leaving prized plants struggling and outdoor spaces waterlogged.

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36 h. ago Mount Everest rescue under way after snowstorm traps nearly 1,000 people

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by blizzard on eastern face of mountain in Tibet already guided to safety by rescuersRescue efforts are under way on Mount Everest after a snowstorm trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of the mountain in Tibet were guided to safety by rescuers on Sunday, as unusually heavy precipitation including rain pummelled the Himalayas. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Landslides kill more than 60 in India and Nepal after days of heavy rain

Rescue efforts continue as flooding, road blockages and bridge collapses isolate communities in Himalayan regions

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66 h. ago James Morrison says 'it's annoying to me' as he makes voice admission

James Morrison appeared on James Martin's Saturday Morning where he discussed his singing career and unique voice

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69 h. ago James Martin addresses severe weather as heavy rain disrupts Saturday Morning

James Martin was forced to address the adverse weather conditions as loud rain interrupted the show

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69 h. ago James Martin says 'look at that out there' as heavy rain causes chaos on Saturday Morning

James Martin was forced to halt his Saturday Morning show as the 'heavens opened' while he was filming in his outdoor kitchen area

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2 d. ago Storm Amy in Scotland LIVE as nearly 100mph winds threaten more chaos for Saturday

Storm Amy has already caused her fair share of travel disruption, power cuts and floods, but there is more in store.

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2 d. ago Storm Amy LIVE: Weather warnings in place as UK battered by 100mph winds and heavy rain

Storm Amy is the first named storm of the season

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2 d. ago BBC Breakfast issues weather warning as Storm Amy continues to cause chaos across UK

BBC Breakfast was on hand to issue weather warnings on Saturday morning, as Storm Amy continued to cause chaos across various parts of the UK

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2 d. ago Storm Amy latest: UK faces ‘danger to life’ warnings with 100mph winds and heavy rain after man dies in Ireland

Weather warnings cover much of country as first named storm of season brings travel chaos and leaves hundreds of thousands of homes without power

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2 d. ago Scotland weather: Storm Amy continues to wreak havoc in Scotland following travel chaos, power cuts and floods

Severe gales are forecast to continue in parts of the country

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3 d. ago James Martin says Welsh restaurant is 'the best place you'll eat anywhere in the world'

Chef James Martin has travelled the world sampling culinary delights but he believes a restaurant in Wales is the best

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3 d. ago Storm Amy: Strong winds and heavy rain bring travel disruption

The Met Office said the highest recorded gust on Friday was at Tiree in the Hebrides at 96mph.

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3 d. ago Storm Amy: Fresh amber warning as more travel disruption expected

Scots can expect gusts of more than 90mph along with heavy rain as the first named storm of the season continues to batter the country.

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3 d. ago Storm Amy in pictures as high winds and heavy rain batters Scotland

An amber warning for wind is in place across parts of Scotland, with yellow warnings across most of the rest of the country.

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3 d. ago Met Office tells EVERYONE in Britain to prepare three essential items

As Storm Amy is expected to bring heavy rain and wind to all of Britain this weekend, the Met Office has urged people to prepare ahead due to the risk of power cuts

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3 d. ago Red weather alert issued in Ireland as Storm Amy approaches UK

Storm Amy has officially made landfall in Ireland, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain across the country

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3 d. ago Storm Amy latest: Weather warnings extended to cover entire UK ahead of 100mph winds and heavy rain

Gale-force winds have been forecast for parts of the UK over the weekend

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3 d. ago When will storm Amy end as Met office warnings cover Scotland for wind and rain?

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds and a yellow warning for heavy rain across Scotland.

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3 d. ago Live updates as crash in heavy rain blocks part of M4 near Swansea

There has been a crash on the M4 near Swansea as Storm Amy brings strong winds and heavy rain to Wales.

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