Met Office identifies 12 areas to face heavy rain on Thursday – see full list

The Met Office has named 12 areas across England and Scotland set to be hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday - and yellow weather warnings are in place

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely, according to the Met Office

Some local favourites have taken the top spot.14:07, 19 Aug 2026Updated 14:17, 19 Aug 2026The winners of the Food Awards Scotland 2026 have been announced, with businesses across the country being recognised for their dedication, passion and creativity. From the best café of the year to the best fish and chips, this ye

Worst rain expected Friday, then sunny over weekend but unstable in North

The continuous hot, dry weather has dried up land across Wales contributing to flood risk as water pools on the land surface.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Government offices in parts of Zambales adopted alternative work arrangements on Wednesday as the southwest monsoon continued to bring heavy rains and threaten flooding and travel hazards. In the towns of San Marcelino, Cabangan, Palauig, and Olongapo City, government offices shifted to alternat

Windsor food banks are seeing more families and seniors seeking help as rising living expenses stretch household budgets and summer donations fall.

Areas of Scotland where houses sell quickest, take no more than 16 days to sell, on average, Zoopla has found.

Parts of the country could see heavy rain today following weeks of high temperatures and dry weather that has left many areas in drought.

A NEW hosepipe ban has been implemented in the UK for the first time in 50 years, affecting 29 locations. With half of England currently in drought conditions following a long spell of dry and hot weather, many water companies have introduced temporary measures. Wessex Water is the latest to implement restrictions with

NewsMidlands NewsRoyal MailThere are delays across the region11:56, 18 Aug 2026Royal Mail has issued a delivery update for addresses throughout the UK, with delays anticipated across more than 100 areas, including the West Midlands. The postal firm has published a list of postcode areas that are most severely impacted.

After months of drought, the Netherlands is finally getting some significant rainfall, and that is expected to continue for the next two weeks.

Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

South Korea landslide kills one amid heavy rains, media reports say  Reuters

SEOUL: A landslide in South Korea killed one person and injured three, media reports said on Monday (Aug 17), as heavy rainfall lashed the country's southern region. The landslide struck a residential apartment building in Geoje, South Gyeongsang province, burying the first floor, the Yonhap News Agency reported. Rescu

After five back-to-back heatwaves, rainfall is set to return to the UK