Liam Dutton
A look back at October’s weather
As the first week of November draws to a close, the Met Office has been doing its sums and working out how October shaped up in comparison to what would normally be expected.
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Paterson defends cuts to flood defence budget
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson defends cuts to the flood defence budget, telling Channel 4 News that reductions have been small considering the “dire economic inheritance” from Labour.
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UK on flood alert after heavy rain forecast
Large parts of the UK are on high alert for heavy rain and gale force winds as the Environment Agency issues over 50 flood warnings across England and Wales.
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Chaos as flooding hits parts of UK
Heavy wind and rain bring chaos to large parts of the country for a second day running, leaving hundreds of drivers stranded and more than 100 homes evacuated.
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Liam Dutton
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The Great Storm of 1987: 25 years on
It was the worst storm in almost 300 years. Many were injured and 18 people died. Liam Dutton looks at the aftermath of the Great Storm of 1987 and if a storm like it could strike again.
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Liam Dutton
England and Wales set for a soaking
Autumn is a time of year when unsettled weather is to be expected as the temperature contrast at mid-latitudes increases and the jet stream moves quickly, throwing wind and rain towards us.
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As floods hit, hundreds face night in temporary shelters
Residents of Morpeth in Northumberland are forced to leave their homes as heavy downpours cause disruption and travel problems across the north of England.
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Flooding causes havoc on rail and roads
Commuters’ journeys are disrupted and homes are hit by flooding, with warnings of more floods to come, as some parts of the country face up to three inches of rain in the next 24 hours.
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How transport became a political hot potato
Facing backbench sniping over airport expansion and now a legal challenge to a decision on a railway franchise: Channel 4 News asks why transport policy is proving such a rocky road for the coalition.
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Which part of Team GB are you in?
Want to know where you would fit into the Team GB squad? Let the boffins at Channel 4 News calculate your place.
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Flood warnings as more downpours forecast
A number of flood warnings are put in place as further heavy rainfall is forecast for many parts of the country.
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UK warned: get ready for flooding
The Environment Agency urges people in the north and east of England, the Midlands and much of Wales to be prepared for flooding as rain begins to affect the south west.
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Wettest June on record in the UK
Provisional figures from the Met Office for June show that double the average amount of rain has fallen in the UK, making it the wettest June on record – with records going back to 1910.
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UK weather: Long clean up after freak flash floods
Widespread disruption blighted major transport routes for a second day after fierce storms and torrential downpours caused flash floods across parts of the UK.
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Man dies as storms sweep England and Wales
Floods, landslides and a lightning strike on one of north-east England’s most famous landmarks cause chaos across parts of Wales, central and northern England.
