21 m. ago When will it next snow in the UK after Storm Claudia finally moves on?

A plunge in temperature could bring icy conditions across Britain in the coming days

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1 hour ago Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris

Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare?As autumn blurs into winter, the news is once again filling up with a familiar story: overflowing rivers, inundated streets and overwhelmed infrastructure. Since Friday, England, Wales and Ireland have been hit by the storm the Spanish meteorological agency has elegantly named Claudia, with grim results. One place in particular massively bore the brunt of it all: the Welsh border town of Monmouth, where the raging River Monnow spilled into the streets, people had to be rescued from their homes and drones captured aerial views of the scene, showing fragile-looking buildings suddenly surrounded by a huge clay-brown swamp.Claudia and her effects made it into the national headlines – but mostly, local and regional floods now seem too mundane to attract that kind of attention. Eleven days ago, Cumbria saw submerged roads, blocked drains and over 25...

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2 h. ago Major incident declared as Storm Claudia triggers flooding with services 'stretched'

Fire and rescue services are under immense pressure due to complex flooding incidents as Storm Claudia battered much of Britain. A major incident has now been declared

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2 h. ago Storm Claudia helps end police chase after driver's unwise decision

Police said they used 'one of our lesser used tactical resolutions' to bring the chase to a conclusion

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5 h. ago Snow and ice feared as temperatures are predicted to plunge to

The cold weather follows flooding from Storm Claudia on Friday, when a major incident was declared in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where people were rescued or evacuated from homes.

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5 h. ago The full list of flood warnings still in place as Storm Claudia disruption continues

The impact of flooding has been devastating in some communities

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7 h. ago Storm Claudia live updates as communities begin to count the cost of devastating flooding

Homes and businesses have been left badly damaged after major flooding hit south Wales

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13 h. ago Freezing temperatures set to arrive in wake of Storm Claudia

Emergency services are dealing with flooding from Friday’s storm.

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15 h. ago The devastating scenes left by storm Claudia floods across Wales

Homes and property have been left in ruins by the floodwaters

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16 h. ago Monmouth devastated by Storm Claudia flooding in shocking drone footage

Drone footage shows devastating flooding in Monmouth, where a major incident was declared, in the aftermath of Storm Claudia on Saturday, 15 November.

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16 h. ago Britain to freeze for several weeks as Met Office rules on imminent frost threat

Brits are set to face a sudden, freezing drop in temperature after much of the country was battered by Storm Claudia, with some regions set to face snowfall

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18 h. ago Met Office verdict on snow as Arctic blast on way and temperatures will plummet to

Brits have been told to brace for freezing temperatures by the Met Office, as Storm Claudia moves down south and brings icy and snowy conditions with temperatures as low as -7 degrees C

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20 h. ago Coronation Street stars battle Storm Claudia to switch on Christmas in the Gay Village in big annual tradition

Rain and wind didn't stop the razzle dazzle from Corrie stars who sang an ABBA medley before flicking the switch on the Christmas lights at a Manc insitution

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20 h. ago British woman killed after Storm Claudia hits campsite in Portugal

An ‘extreme wind phenomenon’ has hit Europe, Portugese broadcaster SIC reported

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20 h. ago Storm Claudia: Authorities warn more flooding possible despite expired alerts

‘We continue to ask people to avoid open riverbanks and canal paths in flood conditions,’ Keith Leonard said.

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21 h. ago Met Office warns of snow 'hazards' as five regions at risk in freezing forecast

Snow looks to be heading to the UK next week, with the Met Office warning of 'wintry hazards' and cold conditions following the devastation caused by Storm Claudia

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21 h. ago Met Office warns of UK snow 'hazards' as five regions at risk in freezing forecast

Snow looks to be heading to the UK next week, with the Met Office warning of 'wintry hazards' and cold conditions following the devastation caused by Storm Claudia

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21 h. ago Drone footage shows Monmouth devastated by flooding after Storm Claudia

Drone footage shows devastating flooding in Monmouth, where a major incident was declared, in the aftermath of Storm Claudia on Saturday, 15 November.

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22 h. ago Manchester City cruise past United in derby to surge four points clear in WSL

Just as Storm Claudia tore through the north-west the previous evening, Manchester City blew Manchester United away at the Etihad. It was a statement 3-0 victory for Andrée Jeglertz’s side thanks to goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp that truly announced their title credentials as they consolidated their place at the top of the table.It was a result that signalled back-to-back WSL defeats for Marc Skinner’s side for the first time since May 2024, leaving them seven points off the league leaders with their title hopes shattered. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Storm Claudia leaves UK towns underwater as 'risk to life' flood warnings issued

The Environment Agency has warned that river flooding impacts are likely to continue for days after Storm Claudia battered the UK

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