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Heaven vs hell! Dozens of motorists were stuck for ten hours in freezing cars on A30 overnight... while more than 100 lucky punters bedded-down for lock-in at cosy local pub
01/02/19 08:45
More than 100 people sought refuge at a pub high on Bodmin Moor overnight after heavy snowfall hit the A30, with many stranded motorists (right) abandoning their cars. Some of those reaching the Jamaica Inn (left) in Cornwall had trudged through snow for several miles after 4.7in (12cm) of it brought 'chaos' to the cross-country route. Sammy Wheeler, 25, the pub's general manager, said groups and families with young children arrived in droves after cars got stuck on a nearby stretch of the A30. She said: 'A lot of people have abandoned their cars. Some of them have walked a good three, four or five miles. People were fed up of being in a cold car and they were running out of fuel.' Each of the inn's 36 rooms was full, with some being shared by complete strangers last night....read
'Good job I've been panic buying!': Britons poke fun at #snowmaggedon as thousands enjoy day off work or school after blizzards swept UK overnight
01/02/19 08:44Britons are rejoicing at the prospect of a snowday after blizzards swept across the UK overnight blanketing the nation in crisp, white powder.More snow chaos across Britain as forecasters expect it to be the coldest night of the winter forcing London City Airport to close and leaving travellers no choice but to abandon their stranded vehicles on the M3
01/02/19 07:15Scotland could see lows of -16C (3.2F) over Saturday night while England's sub-zero temperatures will reach double digits. It comes one day after cars were abandoned on blizzard-hit motorways.Why freezing temperatures can cause your phone to shut down (and how to protect it from the cold)
31/01/19 22:57You may have noticed that your smartphone tends to abruptly shut off when it's used outside in the cold. This often occurs because the extreme cold is too much for your smartphone's battery.UK Weather: Employers told to not force staff to go to work in freezing temperatures
31/01/19 11:00After UK weather took a turn for the even worse, with temperatures dropping to -14C, the TUC is urging bosses to exercise common sense when it comes to making staff come in to work.Commuters are told to brace for chaos after -14C coldest night of winter saw up to six inches of snow dumped on vast swathe of southern Britain in eight-hour whiteout set to paralyse road, rail and air links into rush hour
31/01/19 06:58Britons faced travel chaos on the coldest night of the year as snowdrifts left motorists stranded on Thursday evening with commuters facing horrendous conditions on Friday morning.Now for the freezing fog! Road danger warning as temperatures plunge to -11C amid 'very poor visibility' after cold snap causes flight chaos and closes HUNDREDS of schools - with another blanket of snow due later today
30/01/19 07:11Manchester Airport was closed until lunchtime as workers desperately tried to clear the runway of snow, while National Rail warned some train routes may need to run to an amended timetable.Here we snow! Ploughs and gritters take to the streets overnight as first major falls of winter blow in on 50mph gales with up to four inches due to blanket Britain TODAY - amid warnings of more to come
28/01/19 10:21Sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds could combine with snow in South East England to spell travel chaos, power cuts and cut off villages as bone-chilling air from the Arctic hits the UK.Blizzards will blast Britain with the risk of more snow this weekend as experts warn of deadly black ice menace after overnight lows drop to -9C
25/01/19 13:00Northern Scotland will be covered in a fresh layer of snow and ice this weekend, while Northern Ireland, Wales and South West England will face strong winds over the next two days.UK Weather: How cold does it have to be to not go to work or school?
24/01/19 10:47As UK weather takes a turn for the worse and sub-zero temperatures bring with it further snow, many people are asking at what point does it become too cold to go to work or send their kids to schoolBig freeze sparks rail delays and nearly 100 school closures as experts warn clear skies overnight will turn wet roads into icy deathtraps before MORE snow arrives and lows plunge to -4C at weekend
23/01/19 06:48The Met Office has issued another weather warning for ice across most of the country - from 6pm yesterday until 11am today - amid an alert for further snow and told motorists to take extra care.A few spots of snow! Dalmatian enjoys his winter walkies as readers share snaps of white-coated cars and streets across Britain
22/01/19 20:06Snow was first seen in northern Scotland and the Western Isles late last week - but since then it has crept down towards Birmingham and then London yesterday.The Big Freeze hits Britain: Thundersnow, hail and severe ice grips as far south as London as temperatures plummet to bone-chilling -12C... so how long until the country grinds to a halt?
22/01/19 11:12Temperatures could fall as low as -12C (10F) in Scotland tonight, breaking the current record for this winter of -10.8C (13F) which was set last Friday at Braemar in Aberdeenshire.More snow on the way as far south as London as Britain freezes in sub-zero temperatures with the mercury dropping as low as -12C amid 'severe' ice warnings
21/01/19 10:17Daytime temperatures will struggle to get above 3C (37F) to 6C (43F) for many areas this week, triggering a 'severe' cold weather alert from Public Health England and a Met Office snow warning.Don't forget to wrap up! Severe snow warning is issued for parts of Britain with up to two inches falling TODAY ahead of an Arctic freeze weekend
18/01/19 08:23The coldest temperature of the year so far was recorded on Friday while a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office for snow across northern England and Scotland.Snowflake Britain! Only go outside if it’s REALLY necessary, NHS warns as temperatures plunge to -11C overnight with another two inches of snow set to fall today
17/01/19 08:52After a large part of Britain found itself under a covering of snow, NHS England North issued its warning in a tweet along with advice on what to wear in the conditions.Winter is HERE! Cold snap will drag temperatures to bone-chilling -10C this week as experts warn SNOW could hit 'almost anywhere' by the end of the month
14/01/19 10:17The Met Office has warned snow could settle over the mountains of Scotland today - before becoming more widespread from the start of next week, especially across northern and central parts of Britain.Britain's BARRIER from the cold! Jet stream keeps UK mild with 54F highs... while bone-chilling winds turn Europe into frozen hell with lows of -23C in Greece
10/01/19 11:49While countries such as Greece suffer lows of -23C (-9F) this week, the UK will enjoy highs of 12C (54F) by the weekend, with only light rain as opposed to the heavy snow that has hit Austria and Germany.Temperatures plunge to -4C with Britain set to be blanketed in frozen fog amid warnings of power cuts and travel chaos as 75mph gale force winds batter Scotland
07/01/19 10:33Today, England remained largely cloudy, with some patchy rain in the North, but temperatures could fall to -3C (27F) in Scotland tomorrow while the North of England and Wales will be around 0C (32F).Return of the Polar Vortex! Britain braces for chilly weekend as Jack Frost bites, the mercury plummets towards -10C and freezing fog blankets much of UK
04/01/19 12:28Some parts of Britain will see frosty conditions overnight tonight with some freezing fog developing tomorrow morning - although the dry conditions mean there is little chance of snow.Freezing 'radiation' fog and Icelandic winds spark health warnings for pensioners as temperatures fall to -11C on coldest night of winter so far (and now snow is on the way!)
03/01/19 09:18Temperatures dropped to nearly -11C (12F) in Aberdeenshire overnight as the country faced freezing fog and widespread frosts - and Public Health England issued a level two alert.Britain's deep freeze: Temperatures plunge as low as -6C overnight as Arctic blast brings icy fog, frost and a WEEK-long cold snap ahead of Beast from the East
02/01/19 07:30Forecasters say the cold snap could last for at least a week, with snow possible even at low levels as far south as the Peak District – and daytime highs only expected to get up to 7C (45F) today.New Year's Eve revellers will enjoy dry and mild weather as clocks strike midnight at the end of scorching 2018
30/12/18 19:46Revellers heading out to enjoy the New Year's Eve festivities can expect dry and mild weather as the clocks strike midnight, according to the Met Office.A new Beast from the East could be on the way: Met Office warns of snow and an icy blast in January thanks to a ‘Sudden Stratospheric Warming’
28/12/18 10:18Met Office forecasters have warned of an increasing chance that temperatures will turn colder than average thanks to an atmospheric event known as Sudden Stratospheric Warming.From the Beast from the East to a scorching summer: Extreme weather in the UK made 2018 a ‘rollercoaster’ year for wildlife says the National Trust
28/12/18 00:00In its review of the year, the charity said this year's 'winners' were many bats and butterflies, species who have suffered huge drops in numbers in recent years.African soldier sues MoD for £150,000 after accusing the Army of 'failing to protect him' from Britain's winter chill
27/12/18 10:25Michael Asiamah (pictured) said the army exposed him to the cold on Salisbury Plain, despite knowing people of black Caribbean and African origin are more susceptible to cold injuries.RNLI lifeboats scramble to save swimmer caught in surf as Britain braces for torrential rain and thunder with more than SEVENTY flood warnings in place
19/12/18 09:22The lifeboats based on the Dorset coast in Poole launched after a person was said to have gone into the water - with tough conditions of force eight southerly winds and a 13ft (4m) wave swell.Brrrrr-itain braced for snow! Freezing 60mph gusts will sweep UK and dump up to eight inches of the white stuff as far south as Midlands this weekend
13/12/18 10:38Experts are predicting 'significant' snowfall this weekend, while freezing winds from Russia will also lash the country. The Met Office has issued a snow and ice warning for Scotland and the North.Britain faces long freezing winter as El Niño brings a polar vortex to send temperatures plummeting during second half of season
12/12/18 16:52Freezing temperatures are expected throughout the country as volatile weather patterns in the Pacific Ocean and a warming of the water surface causes a sudden plunge in the mercury in Britain.Icelandic blast to bring SNOW to Britain this week along with -5C temperatures and fears five-day freeze and 50mph gales will spark travel chaos
09/12/18 10:13The weather is set to get colder today and snow is most likely on Thursday, when an area of low pressure will push in from the west, running into cold air on the eastern side of the country.Another winter washout: Britain is battered by 80mph gales and flash floods as 1.5ins of rain falls in just a few hours
07/12/18 08:47Winds of 70mph could hit the South West and North of England, while 50mph gusts are forecast along the south coast. Even inland in the South East, speeds of up to 30mph are still expected in London.Winter Wonderland ice rink at Hyde Park MELTS as temperatures come close to the warmest in December for 177 years with temperatures hitting 61F
03/12/18 15:23Temperatures reached 61F (16C) in London yesterday as the surface of the main rink at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park turned to water – with a smaller rink's puddles soaking customers.UK Weather: Will it snow in Britain this week?
27/11/18 17:05At the beginning of 2018 Britain was battered by the Beast from the East, and it looks like the country will see the year out with more bad weather as Storm Diana brings freezing fog and 80mph gales.Britain is lashed with heavy rain as Storm Diana brings 80mph gusts and flooding fears after freezing fog forced hundreds of flights to be cancelled
27/11/18 09:02Britain is being battered by heavy rain on a dismal day for much of the country with Storm Diana still to come tomorrow bringing 80mph winds and up to two inches of rain with her.Met Office warns of 'danger to life' with 80mph gales, heavy rain and flooding as Storm Diana sweeps in from the Azores tomorrow
26/11/18 13:41The Met Office said there was a small chance danger to life 'could occur from waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties' in coastal areas such as Cornwall.It's Snowflake Britain! First flurries of the winter fall across the country bringing all-too-predictable chaos and jokes about stockpiling bread and milk
21/11/18 08:14Temperatures are expected to fall to as low as -6C (21F) tonight after millions of people woke up to frost and icy conditions this morning – with snow falling as far south as Brighton.Britain could be hit by THUNDERSNOW tomorrow as 'Mini Beast from the East' brings icy winds, sleet and showers with temperatures plummeting to -5C
19/11/18 08:45Wintry showers will batter parts of the UK over the next couple of days as mild southerly winds are replaced by colder air arriving from northern and eastern Europe (pictured).Britain could be hotter than SPAIN tomorrow with 65F highs as UK basks in warmest mid-November ever... but eastern winds threaten SNOW next week
14/11/18 09:53Britain is currently basking in an Indian summer and temperatures in the south could nudge 64F (18C) tomorrow - making it the warmest mid-November since records began.Here comes Oscar! Weather warnings for 70mph winds and heavy downpours as the tail end of ex-hurricane is set to lash Britain TONIGHT after a frosty start and temperatures dipping to -5C
02/11/18 09:53The tropical weather system formed in the Atlantic south east of Bermuda land has been building as it crosses the ocean, with forecasters issuing a rain warning for Scotland from midnight.Heatwaves are lasting twice as long as 50 years ago, sub-zero days are disappearing and tropical nights are occurring in MIDDLESBROUGH, Met Office climate change study finds
02/11/18 02:06A new Met Office report has revealed that heatwaves in the UK are now lasting twice as long as they did 50 years ago and tropical nights are on the rise throughout the country.It's Novem-brrrrr! Three inches of rain to fall this weekend as strong winds rip across Britain and temperatures plunge to at least -6C for the fifth night running with forecasters predicting the end of the month to be even colder
01/11/18 13:37The Met Office has issued a rain warning for Scotland on Saturday as the cold snap continues to bite, with tonight expected to be the fifth night in a row that temperatures fall to at least -6C (21F).Ice and snow will blanket parts of Britain this week as temperatures plunge to -3C ahead of freezing cold Halloween
23/10/18 13:50An area of high pressure to the west of the UK - which is currently bringing fine days and mild temperatures - is set to change position, drawing in biting northerly winds.Blowing hot and cold! Sun comes out as Britain enjoys some unseasonal warmth with a high of 19C due next week but temperatures plummet elsewhere in the country with a low of -5C
20/10/18 12:37A top temperature of 66.4°F (18.0°C) was recorded in Mount Batten in Plymouth, whilst the lowest was record in Ravensworth, in North Yorkshire, at 22.5°F (-2.2°C).Britain is to bask in unseasonably warm weather this weekend with highs of 65F (but make the most of it before frost blankets the country next week)
19/10/18 11:14The top temperature of Monday will be 53F, before the mercury rises in the middle of the week and plummets back down again of Thursday, when snow is predicted to fall on in the Scottish Highlands.UK Weather: Could the Beast from the East return this winter?
17/10/18 17:01As the Met Office says that UK weather is about to take a turn for the colder, some weather forecasters are claiming Britain should brace itself for weather conditions worse than the Beast from the East.When is Spring 2019: When is the first day of spring and how is it decided?
15/10/18 16:06Knowing when spring is has never been more important for Royal family fans following the news that Meghan Markle is pregnant with her first child, with the baby due in Spring 2019.Rugby player, 32, is named as Storm Callum's third victim after falling into flooded marina on a night out despite his fiancée's desperate attempts to save him
15/10/18 08:23Owain Jones, 32, died after plunging into the swollen Penarth Marina, near Cardiff on Friday night. He was on a night out with his 'soul mate' fiancee Leanne Silvester, 35, who tried to save him.UN-EASY Jet! Terrifying moment passenger pilot is forced to ABORT a landing as 77mph winds batter Britain, cause travel chaos and leave thousands without power
12/10/18 05:57Storm Callum is bringing travel chaos to large swathes of Britain today as 77mph winds and heavy rainfall blast the country and thousands are affected by adverse weather .Hottest October day in SEVEN years hits today as temperatures reach 77F but a month's worth of rain is on the way to fall in just three days
10/10/18 01:25A high of more than 75.5F (24C) would make it Britain's hottest October day since 2011, when Kent enjoyed a peak of 30C (85.8F) on October 1, according to the Met Office.Balmy before the storm! Britain to enjoy sun and 70F highs this week... but gale-force Cyclone Leslie may take U-TURN in Atlantic and hit UK with 65mph gusts
02/10/18 14:01Much of England is expected to enjoy a mild week that could see temperatures gradually climb from to 70F (21C) by Friday - before the remnants of Storm Leslie could hit late next week.Britain braces for SNOW! Arctic blast brings -7C chill and freezing winds to UK on coldest Autumn day so far - as white stuff could fall this weekend
29/09/18 09:29A blast of Arctic air will make the temperature feel cold and the warm summer weather feel like a thing of the past. Parts of the country can expect to see snow or sleet over the weekend.Last of the summer shine! Britain will enjoy sun and 76F heat today... before 3C lows tomorrow and snow here in weeks (that could last for up to four months)
27/09/18 09:06Today could be the last day of 2018 in Britain to bring hot weather, with the 76F (25C) temperatures experienced in Lincolnshire this afternoon unlikely to be repeated for the rest of the year.Britain's Indian summer is back later this week as temperatures climb to 72F (after the mercury dipped to just 28F last night!)
24/09/18 07:31Temperatures are going to get much better later this week as Britain gets another taste of its Indian summer with 20C (68F) possible on Wednesday before 22C (72F) on Thursday.Bring out the brollies and pull on the rain macs: Britain hit by rainy and blustery weather this weekend in the wake of Storm Bronagh but it is set to get drier and brighter next week
22/09/18 15:40Londoners were pictured sheltering under umbrellas (pictured in Westminster) as rain spread across the south of England and parts of Wales on Saturday.Britain could be set for FOUR MONTHS of snow in 'coldest winter for a decade' following record-setting summer heatwave
21/09/18 22:35Despite the UK basking in a record summer heatwave, expects say the coming winter could bring in an ice blast even chillier than last year's Beast from the East.The Hero of Bronagh: Dramatic moment tree surgeon father-of-one, 32, who 'would help anyone without thinking' drags elderly woman from flooded car during storm
21/09/18 06:22EXCLUSIVE: Gushing relatives have revealed how Richard Hamshaw (pictured) saved the woman 'without even thinking' after she became trapped in waist-high flood water in Yorkshire.Storm Bronagh batters Britain: Motorists struggle to navigate flooded roads as four inches of rain expected and winds of up to 65mph sweep the nation - while a 'danger to life' warning is issued by the Met Office
20/09/18 01:10The Met Office has issued a rain warning for Wales and North West England until 10pm tonight, and a wind warning for most of England and Wales from 6pm today until 9am tomorrow.Nail-biting moment Ryanair pilot is forced to abort landing of packed jet at Dublin Airport as 92mph gales of Storm Ali sweep British Isles
19/09/18 17:27The flight from Brussels tried to land today but was hindered by strong winds. The pilot performed a routine 'go-around' before landing safely. Ireland has been issued with an orange wind warning.Storm Ali claims SECOND victim: Falling tree kills man after Swiss tourist dies when her caravan flies off cliff as 102mph gales sweep British Isles causing airport chaos and leaving 386,000 without power
19/09/18 00:52Rescuers raced to Claddaghduff in County Galway in western Ireland today after the horrifying accident left Elvira Ferraii from Switzerland dead when her caravan was blown off a cliff.Double trouble! Storm Helene smashes Scotland and north of England with 80mph gusts... but Storm Ali threatens 'danger to life' when it hits UK tomorrow
18/09/18 00:55Remnants of Storm Helene are set to move out today, before Storm Ali arrives tomorrow - prompting the Met Office to issue a warning for wind across northern England, Wales and Scotland.Hurricane Helene which is swirling off the US coast behind 'monster' Florence could be on collision course for Britain, forecasters fear
13/09/18 11:17Hurricane Helene (pictured here to the right of Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Isaac) could bring 'extreme weather' to Britain on Tuesday, according to forecasters.Has autumn come early? Leaves have already turned brown and creepers changed colour a month ahead of schedule thanks to scorching summer
04/09/18 12:31Experts say many plants have become stressed by the hot and dry summer, but there has now been enough rain to ensure those which have retained their leaves will still give off an autumn colour.UK's Indian summer is threatened by 30mph winds and heavy rain this weekend with even worse on the way if Storm Florence arrives in two weeks' time
04/09/18 11:48There is likely to be a pause on the Indian summer later this week as a low pressure system sweeps in from the East of England, bringing 30mph wind gusts and rain on Friday and Saturday.Heatwave hits Britain's struggling farmers with crops of potatoes, onions and carrots slumping by as much as one-fifth as fuel, feed and fertiliser costs soar
04/09/18 09:30Unpredictable weather across the UK has hit Britain’s struggling farmers as crop yields continue to fall.2018 IS a record-breaker! Met Office confirms summer is officially UK's joint-hottest EVER while autumn is set to be a scorcher too
03/09/18 12:24UK temperatures for June to August 2018 reveal that this year is top of the league table in records dating back to 1910, along with 2006, 2003 and 1976, all of which are within 0.03C of each other.Britain is soaked by heavy showers after continental thunderstorms that bashed Europe with more than 100,000 lightning strikes sweep across the country
29/08/18 10:20Showers in South East England gave commuters a miserable journey into work and were associated with thunderstorms that saw France hit by 100,000 lightning strikes in 12 hours.Will Britain enjoy an Indian summer? Icy frost, mist and heavy rain are set to blight country this week... before UK basks in warm September sunshine
28/08/18 10:20Forecasters are predicting ground frost and mist this week as temperatures in parts of the West Midlands, Wales and North West England could fall to just 37F (3C) tomorrow and Thursday nights.Summer heatwave is blamed for 500 per cent spike in syphilis infections across South Wales
24/08/18 13:10Across the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot and Bridgend region of Wales there has been 56 confirmed cases since April - with 16 in the last two weeks alone.Britain's bank holiday tribes: From vintage locomotives to Reading rockers and a note of Gilbert and Sullivan, the very idiosyncratic ways thousands across the UK be letting off steam this weekend
23/08/18 21:19Reading and Leeds Festival, the Notting Hill Carnival (pictured), and even a festival dedicated to Robin Hood are among those on offer in the UK this Bank Holiday Weekend.Last blast of summer! Britain is set for rollercoaster week with rainy 60F lows but mid-week high of 82F... and Bank Holiday weekend could be a scorcher
20/08/18 00:54The North of England and Scotland will see sunny spells and humid weather as the bank holiday weekend approaches. In the South, temperatures will soar to 82.5F (28C).Adios Ernesto! Britain will once again bask in 82F temperatures with sub-tropical storm set to weaken by the time it reaches UK shores
17/08/18 15:58Those enjoying the outdoors over the next two days have been warned to expect the remains of a sub-tropical storm with wet and windy weather possible in the North and West of England.Londoners run for cover as rain sweeps south... but north will be drenched at weekend as Storm Ernesto lands before last blast of summer with 77F heat
16/08/18 11:12The bulk of the unstable weather will hit the shores of Northern Ireland, Scotland and western England in the early hours of Sunday morning, bringing rain and wind.Britain on flood alert tonight and tomorrow as forecasters warn of 'intense downpours' with 1.5ins of rain falling in just two hours
12/08/18 08:43Thunderstorms are set to bring ‘intense downpours’ to parts of Britain. After the blistering heat of the early week, the UK remains cooler with temperatures reaching only highs of 60s in the south of the country.Life's a beach... whatever the weather: Britons head to the seaside amid sun and showers today but two weeks of rain lie ahead after Storm Debby brought a crashing end to the heatwave
11/08/18 11:43East coast is the warmest part of the UK today, with temperatures hitting 70F in Great Yarmouth, but Storm Debby has battered parts of the UK, with the temperature sinking below 33F in Northern Ireland.After summer... comes the RAIN-FALL! Storms and 40mph winds hit Britain ahead of two weeks of scattered showers to relieve parched UK
10/08/18 14:30The turnaround in conditions that began yesterday has ended a 47-day run of somewhere in the UK getting to at least 75F (24C), as Britons swap sun cream and hats for umbrellas and coats.Heavens open over Britain! Tropical Storm Debby sweeps in with torrential downpours and thunder and lightning as Londoners build a bridge out of CHAIRS to cross a puddle
09/08/18 09:47The scorching weather was consigned to the past as heavy downpours, thunder and lightning hit some areas of Britain in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby sweeping across the North Atlantic.Calm AFTER the storm! Britain is to enjoy fresher and cooler weather for at least ten days as temperatures drop to 73F after thunder and lightning brings an end to heatwave
08/08/18 01:00Despite temperatures peaking at 91.8F (33.2C) yesterday in Gravesend, Kent, the warm weather went out with a bang as thunderstorms struck across the county.Beach-goers smash car window to free French Bulldog after finding it panting and vomiting in 95F heat – before angry owner returns FOUR HOURS later and insists his pet was 'OK'
07/08/18 09:17A small group of rescuers decided to use a hammer to free the animal when they saw the French Bulldog vomiting several times at Frensham Ponds in Surrey.Hot weather and World Cup fail to bring desired boost to retailers as July sales fall short of expectations
07/08/18 08:25Britons splashed out on food, drinks and cooling fans last month, but the rest of the High Street suffered, with most non-food categories booking declines.Thunderstorms start to hit as South East goes on weather alert with power cuts, flash floods, lightning and hail on the way while Ryanair cancel dozens of flights
07/08/18 07:00Temperatures could peak at 92F (34C) in Essex or Norfolk today, but downpours will hit the South East of England tonight with up to 1.2in (30mm) of rain within an hour and thunderstorms.
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- EXCLUSIVEChanning Tatum slams Jenna Dewan's bid to settle their dispute over his Magic Mike earnings in a SEPARATE trial
- Get the look for less! ANSWR hot brush that's 'better than Dyson Airwrap' now under £60 with a double discount SHOPPING
- Cannes Film Festival: Naomi Campbell, 53, stuns in sparkly black dress as she commands the red carpet at the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premiere
- BBC Radio 2 loses more than a million listeners as Ken Bruce fans desert broadcaster in favour of rival Greatest Hits Radio
- Penny Lancaster, 53, shows off her long legs in a chic floral minidress as she joins her rarely seen brother Oliver as Fawlty Towers hits the West End
- 3 Body Problem starring Benedict Wong and Eiza Gonzalez has been renewed at Netflix as the creators say they are 'thrilled'
- Reba is back! McEntire reunites with her ex co-stars for new sitcom Happy's Place - as first trailer is released
- Hailey Bieber shows off her maternity style! Justin Bieber's wife documents 'the past few weeks' of pregnancy - as she proudly displays her bump
- Erika Jayne, 52, goes nude and flashes cleavage while fanning $100 bills over her chest for jaw-dropping photo shoot
- Country star Zach Bryan's girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry reveals they nearly died in 'traumatizing' car crash: 'Thank God we had our seatbelts on'
- So, who's Loaded now? How lads' mag favourites like Cat Deeley, Elizabeth Hurley and Louise Redknapp still enjoy showbiz success
- Create the bathroom of your Pinterest dreams with 34 St John's range of baths, showers, accessories and furniture in ANY colour you desire SHOPPING
- Grey's Anatomy star Midori Francis to EXIT long-running medical drama during upcoming 21st season - after two years on hit show
- Sister Wives star Garrison Brown's cause of death confirmed - two months after he died by suicide in his Arizona home at age 25
- Kristin Cavallari, 37, reveals a 'psycho' stalker once slashed her tires forcing her to get restraining order - as she embarks on new romance with toy boy
- Skins star Megan Prescott plans to strip off for OnlyFans snaps to fund her one-woman show challenging the sex worker stigma at the Edinburgh Fringe
- Michael J. Fox and his Back To The Future costar Christopher Lloyd reunite to give fans a chance to win a signed poster from the iconic film
- Haircare bargain alert! Get 50% off this Audrey Hepburn-approved hair mask shoppers call a 'repair miracle' - but only for 24 hours SHOPPING
- Nicole Richie is chic in a black-and-gold dress under a leather coat in NYC... after announcing a new show with her Simple Life costar Paris Hilton
- Emma's always been terrific...but her first Today shift was in danger of edging into Oprah territory, writes JAN MOIR as she listens in to BBC R4
- Shoppers are 'obsessed' with this new glow-boosting mist from a Victoria Beckham-approved brand: 'It makes my skin feel super hydrated' SHOPPING
- Emily Ratajkowski dazzles in plunging spiral print dress at the 2024 Whitney Gala - while Claire Danes and Ashley Olsen also celebrate in style
- Rihanna is a golden goddess as she rocks a glittering bikini top and wet look hair promoting her new Fenty product
- Crystal Minkoff, 41, looks happier than ever after announcing she has quit Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills as she poses with her husband Rob
- King Charles charms model Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley as he and Camilla make surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace garden party
- Inside James Argent's love life as he sparks romance rumours with Ekin-Su Cülcülolu: A look at ex TOWIE star's relationships
- EXCLUSIVE Renee Zellweger is seen for first time filming scenes in London park with young actors who will play her children in fourth film
- Cannes Film Festival: Faye Dunaway, 83, cuts a glamorous figure in a black suit as she attends Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premiere
- Greta Gerwig attends Furiosa: Mad Max's premiere after speaking out on France's #MeToo movement as Judith Godrèche covers her mouth in statement
- Will Ferrell goes to TV! The movie icon, 56, will star in a comedy called Golf for Netflix about a veteran golfer who joins a new league
- Eve Gale admits she 'loves' Demi Sims amid their blossoming new romance and says she has been flooded with DMs from girls since they went public
- Lil Baby music video shoot in Atlanta interrupted by GUNSHOTS with three people hospitalized
- Natasha Lyonne joins Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four cast alongside Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby
- EXCLUSIVESam Thompson reveals he was warned by the police after causing a scene during UK Staying Relevant Podcast tour
- Kristin Cavallari, 37, shows off her abs in a black top and Daisy Duke shorts for pinup shots... as romance with Mark Estes flourishes
- The View's Whoopi Goldberg urges people to 'leave Kelly Clarkson alone' while defending controversial weight-loss drugs
- Shaquille O'Neal, 7ft1in, towers over Sarah Jessica Parker, 5ft3in, as the pair pose up at the star-studded Warner Bros Upfronts in NYC
- Glum Rory McIlroy breaks cover at Valhalla (with his business manager at his side!) for 2024 PGA Championship practice round
- Victoria Justice breaks silence on relationship with embattled children's TV producer Dan Schneider
- Sophie Turner, 28, reveals she is having 'fun' dating as she admits her young marriage to Joe Jonas, 34, meant she did not learn how to date
- The Last Of Us season two first look: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are both seen... after fans expressed how unhappy they were with her casting
- Tinashe's sheer ripped top flashes her black bra as she adds tiny silk shorts while leaving Craig's in West Hollywood
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn dress to party as they host daughter Jupiter's 2nd birthday at singer's London pub
- Olly Murs celebrates his 40th birthday with sweet tribute to his newborn daughter Madison as he calls her 'the only gift' he's ever wanted
- Glamorous Maya Jama stuns in a blue dress and matching fascinator as she attends a 'snazzy' garden party at Buckingham Palace
- Lauryn Goodman takes another scathing swipe at Kyle Walker as she reveals their son Kairo, four, has been asking 'where is my Daddy?'
- Meghan Markle insists she and Prince Harry are 'really happy' and 'doing great' as they watch their family 'grow up and evolve'
- Phillip Schofield looks deep in thought as he's seen for the first time since breaking social media silence in over a year - after hinting TV comeback
- Camila Cabello goes makeup-free as she shows off her toned midsection in a crop top while heading to a gym in Los Angeles
- Olivia Munn arrives to the GMA studios in NYC after revealing she underwent a 'full hysterectomy' amid breast cancer battle
- Al Roker hits out at people judging Kelly Clarkson after she admitted to using a weight-loss drug to shed 60 pounds
- Katie Price dodges bankruptcy hearing AGAIN over £3.2million debt repayment after being served with second eviction notice giving her two weeks to vacate Mucky Mansion
- Kendall Jenner releases Peaches and Cream smoothie at legendary health food store Erewhon (but new treat will set you back $23!)
- Dr Alex George reveals incredible seven stone weight loss as he reflects on turning to food for comfort after the tragic death of his brother
- Sara Sampaio proudly flaunts model figure in red hot bikini selfie as she shares Instagram photodump
- EXCLUSIVERobbie Williams sells his LA mansion for £51.6m and nets himself a £12.3m profit with his fourth house sale in two years
- Meryl Streep says there is an 'idea' for a potential third installment in the Mamma Mia! film series
- Wicked movie FIRST trailer! Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sing the musical's hit songs in tantalizing look at the $145M blockbuster
- Sophie Turner hid her first pregnancy from Joe Jonas for a WEEK after taking test on a Balinese retreat because 'I didn't know if I wanted to be a mother'
- Sarah Jessica Parker gives MAJOR Aidan Shaw update ahead of And Just Like That - after finale saw their characters embark on a FIVE YEAR break
- Loaded announces a comeback after sparking uproar in 21 years in print - from spreads so racy it was moved to the top shelf to apologising to Heinz
- Kelly Clarkson forgets lyrics to song and suffers wardrobe malfunction during show - days before admitting using weight loss drugs
- Christine Baumgartner enjoys first PDA with Josh Connor - days after ex Kevin Costner said he 'took a beating' from Yellowstone bosses
- EXCLUSIVELisa Armstrong escapes to Portugal just 24 hours after being left 'deeply sad' by ex-husband Ant McPartlin's revelation he had become a dad
- Lo Bosworth reveals feud with Audrina Patridge on The Hills was fake as she describes how editing twisted their dynamic: 'We were totally friends'
- Dannii Minogue clarifies her sexuality after saying she 'identifies as queer' and admits 'girls are hot'
- Gordon Ramsay makes VULGAR remark about Lisa Vanderpump as viewers are left in hysterics over RHOBH star's savage response
- EXCLUSIVEBaby Reindeer's Richard Gadd looks dejected after being branded a 'psychopath' by 'real' Martha - as Netflix is slammed for lack of safeguarding
- Love Island 2024 first contestant revealed as rugby hunk prepares to jet out to Mallorca for new series
- Selena Gomez recalls feeling 'freedom' after revealing her bipolar diagnosis to the world: 'I claimed my own story'
- Angela Bassett pays tribute to 9-1-1 crew member killed in 4am car crash following 14 hour shift: 'We're all rocked by it'
- BBC announces surprise Strictly Come Dancing special as the hit competition series celebrates its 20th anniversary
- Dune: Prophecy official teaser is released as female-led prequel TV series gets fall premiere on Max
- Kanye West's top Yeezy executive QUITS over the brand's move into pornography as he cites 'moral reasons'
- Sir Michael Caine, 91, claims London born artist - who is married to Denise Welch - is the 'next Andy Warhol' as he 'blew the bloody doors off' at art exhibit
- Meryl Streep, 74, says 'she's in awe of actresses who are producing movies themselves' - after receiving Honorary Palme d'or Award
- Sophie Turner praises Taylor Swift as 'absolute hero' for offering home to her and children amid Joe Jonas divorce - despite pop star dating him in 2008
- SIMON JORDAN: Tyson Fury is thuggish, boorish and entitled. His head-butting dad is ringmaster of a carnival of horrors. But, I still want him to win
- EXCLUSIVEOlivia Culpo reveals her health and wellness routine ahead of wedding to San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey