Will it always be dreich in an independent Scotland?
As the Scots vote on independence, one aspect of the country seems to already have gone its own way – its weather. So is the notion of dull drizzle and biting blizzards myth or reality?
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As the Scots vote on independence, one aspect of the country seems to already have gone its own way – its weather. So is the notion of dull drizzle and biting blizzards myth or reality?
Winter 2013/14 was exceptionally stormy across the UK, with at least 12 major winter storms battering the country. Heavy rain and flooding were prevalent, causing many records to be broken.
Ukraine sends out a symbolic solitary athlete, and Vladimir Putin shares a glass of champagne with the IOC president – this is what happened in Sochi.
Following the wettest winter on record for the UK, I have no doubt that everyone will be elated at the news that high pressure is going to take residence over us from this weekend.
Russia’s defence ministry dismisses claims that it had threatened Ukrainian troops in Crimea with a “real assault” if they did not surrender by the early hours of Tuesday morning as “utter nonsense”.
In the coming days it’ll turn a bit colder, which will bring the risk of some snow in places, as rain bumps into cold air.
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Although it has only just announced by the Met Office, it confirms what most of us thought would be the case anyway. This winter has been the wettest on record for the UK, since records began in 1910.
Environmental experts say the damage caused by the recent flooding could have been prevented if the correct water management techniques had been used.
Sinkholes are appearing across Britain as rain batters the UK and floods continue to swamp some areas – but what are they, and is heavy rain really to blame for that sinking feeling?
A minicab driver dies in central London after her car is crushed by falling masonry and a cruise ship passenger dies after the vessel is hit by a freak wave.
From the storm surge in December through the wettest January on record, Channel 4 News tracks the stormiest winter in memory which has left two people dead and thousands flooded and without power.
Finally, there looks to be some light at the end of the tunnel, in what has been an exceptional spell of extreme weather. A weakening jet stream will bring less stormy weather next week.
Having just dealt with one of the most powerful storms of the winter yesterday, tomorrow will see another slam into the UK.
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