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Much of Europe braced for a heatwave
An extensive heat wave is expected across Europe from this weekend onwards. Daytime temperatures in many areas south of Scandinavia will reach 30-35C, with parts of the Mediterranean approaching 40C.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at the age of 57, state media says. State television in Ethiopia said he died after contracting a sudden infection.
An extensive heat wave is expected across Europe from this weekend onwards. Daytime temperatures in many areas south of Scandinavia will reach 30-35C, with parts of the Mediterranean approaching 40C.
The US weather service NOAA announced today that July 2012 has been the hottest month ever recorded in the US – breaking a record set in the Dust Bowl in the 1930s.
After a 12 year medal drought, Team GB’s second judo medal is won by Karina Bryant who secures a bronze in the over 78kg category.
Over a week ago I broke the news that the jet stream was finally going to head northwards having been stuck south of the UK for months bringing record-breaking rainfall.
As parts of the country remain on flood watch, the government’s climate advisers warn more than half a million homes and businesses are at significant risk of flooding in the future.
After the announcement today that the final four water companies with hosepipe bans are lifting them with immediate effect.
It’s that time of year again when thousands of people swarm to SW19 and Wimbledon becomes a hive of activity for two weeks of action-packed tennis.
Much of the UK has seen heavy downpours in the last 24 hours as an area of low pressure sits over us with strong winds and rain spiralling around it.
Plans for a multi-billion pound emergency bank funding scheme are the latest attempt to spark the UK’s economy – but will they work?
Three water companies signal they will lift their hosepipe bans, after seven firms across the UK put restrictions on water use in April to combat drought.
Meters which charge households more for using extra water to wash cars and water gardens should be compulsory, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Britain’s biggest water company, Thames Water, expects to be able to lift hosepipe bans for its customers sooner than expected it was announced today.
Whilst many of us may be pleased that the warmth and sunshine has arrived, it’s important not to forget that southern and eastern parts of England are still officially in drought.
It’s been a long wait, but finally some notable warmth and sunshine will grace our shores this week – welcome news for those of us who are a little jaded by the wind and rain.