2 h. ago UK drought 'could continue until winter' despite heavy rain and flooding

The heavy rain hitting many parts of the UK may not be enough to reverse all the effects of the summer’s record-breaking dry spell

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55 h. ago Tim Dowling: that pained expression is my resting beach face | Tim Dowling

The dog watches anxiously as my wife swims out to sea. At least someone can relate to my holiday state of mindI am on holiday, standing on a coastal headland under a bright blue dome of sky, the wind light and warm, looking at the weather app on my phone. The forecast and the scene are in agreement: it’s a nice day.I scroll through all the locations where I’ve previously felt the need to check the weather – Exeter, Marseille, York – until I get to London, where, it turns out, it’s also pretty nice. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago England given target of 331 to beat South Africa: second men’s one

Updates from the second match in the series at Lord’sEmail Taha | Sign up for the SpinThe sun is shining though the hovercraft cover is still hanging about on the pitch.It’s been one of those London days where they weather constantly gaslights you. It’s gloomy, it’s sunny, it’s wet, it’s dry, it’s balmy, it’s fresh. Make up your mind!Daniel. Good afternoon,Well, that didn’t go well, did it? A prediction that the match would start at 13:00 already overturned by events. Just goes to show that very little is predictable in international cricket, especially when England are involved. Let’s all cross our fingers, except when emailing you; though typing an email with crossed fingers might well become a rite of passage for OBOers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago BBC Weather verdict on next London day of pure sunshine before 4 days of rain

BBC Weather verdict on next London day of pure sunshine before 4 days of rain  My London

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4 d. ago Exact date temperatures plummet to just 3C in September freeze as maps turn icy

The sudden drop in temperatures that are forecast to come this month will be an unwelcome chill for many Brits following a balmy summer where the mercury hit highs of 35.8C

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5 d. ago Thunderstorm warning for London as Met Office issues 'damage to buildings' and travel chaos alert

Met Office yellow weather alert set to kick in at 11am on Wednesday and run through to 8pm

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5 d. ago London weather: Heavy rain hits rush hour as Met Office issues flood warning

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could cause flooding in parts of the country

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6 d. ago London faces windy and rainy weather for September as summer comes to an end

Temperatures will drop to as low as 13C in the capital following a record-breaking summer

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7 d. ago UK weather maps show icy plunge to 3C as summer heatwaves give way to autumn chill

Temperatures are set to plummet in the coming weeks with chilly weather hitting the UK at the start of autumn as summer comes to a dramatic end

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8 d. ago Summer set to fizzle out as wet and windy weather forecast for London

Summer set to fizzle out as wet and windy weather forecast for London  News Shopper

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1 week ago London weather: Travel chaos warning as capital deluged with heavy rain

Met Office warns of disruption to public transport amid heavy rain

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1 week ago Met Office issues expanded yellow weather warning for London and the south east as summer ends with three

The hottest summer on record has ended in a deluge as Britons battle a torrent of showers and are warned their homes could be at risk of flooding.

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1 week ago Yellow weather warning issued for London as Hurricane Erin reaches UK

In London, the weather is expected to remain unsettled this week, with isolated showers developing into heavy downpours

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1 week ago Yellow weather warning issued as three inches of rain set to drench parts of Britain within hours

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for southern England and Wales with up to three inches set to fall in a few hours between 10pm today and 12pm tomorrow.

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1 week ago New London weather verdict on thunderstorms and rain paints bleak picture

New London weather verdict on thunderstorms and rain paints bleak picture  My London

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1 week ago Soft service please: 10 of the best places in London to find quality ice cream in the hot weather

Cool off at any or all of these ice cream parlours, invites Sam Wilson

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1 week ago London weather: Capital basking in ‘the last two hot days of summer’

Temperatures could reach up to 28C on Monday and Tuesday as the capital’s summer comes to an end

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2 w. ago Greater Manchester Bank Holiday weather forecast as Met Office predicts 28C high

The weather will warm up throughout the Bank Holiday weekend

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2 w. ago What will the weather be like for Notting Hill Carnival as Europe's biggest street party gets under way?

What will you need to wear as the party gets under way? Check out weather guide to help you plan

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2 w. ago London weather: Temperature to peak on Bank Holiday Monday before Hurricane Erin leaves mark

Londoners are promised a glorious day of warm sunshine this August Bank Holiday

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