Dramatic moment Chinook photobombs surfer in Dorset before SBS commandos bail out into the sea

A Chinook helicopter has been captured in a dramatic photobomb as it descended behind a surfer on the Dorset coast before SBS commandos bailed out into the sea.  It comes as parts of Britain enjoy sunny skies today ahead of miserable cloud and drizzle from tomorrow, although the temperatures will stay warm with highs of … Read more

Flood warnings are issued across Britain after one month’s worth of rain fell in just one day

So much for the heatwave… Flood warnings are issued across Britain after one month’s rain fell in just one day with more downpours today The Met Office has forecast a series of outbreaks of rain to hit the south late this afternoon into this evening The Environment Agency issued 39 flood alerts, where flooding is possible, … Read more

Gardeners forced to stay in the UK this year are turning to exotic plants

British gardeners are growing more exotic plants such as figs, grapevines and even banana trees thanks to a warming climate and being stuck at home due to lockdown. New research by polytunnel manufacturer Premier Polytunnels found that climate change was leading to a shift in the plants thriving in the UK. Met Office data has shown that … Read more

UK weather: ‘Unseasonable’ late spring storm with 60mph gales and heavy rain sweeps in

Britons were today urged to tie down their garden furniture as an ‘unseasonable’ late spring storm sweeps in from the Atlantic Ocean in the next 24 hours, threatening to bring 60mph winds and nearly three inches of rain. The Met Office is considering issuing a warning amid concerns over winds pulling up temporary Covid-19 vaccination … Read more