Met Office pinpoints 12 areas set for thundery rain on Saturday - full list

Met Office weather forecasters central and south-eastern parts of England – both among the many areas in drought following the recent hot spells – are particularly likely to see showers

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

Although temperatures reached 38.1C in Kew, southwest London on Thursday, the Met Office says several areas will see rain during Saturday, including parts of the Midlands

Thousands of households living near new or upgraded pylons are set to get money off their electricity bills.

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Quezon City were submerged in floodwaters as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring heavy rains on Friday, according to the Quezon City local government. In its latest update, the local government said that the following areas were flooded as of 11:54 a.m. READ: Pagas

Very high temperatures could impact transport, infrastructure and health

The Met Office has issued an updated extreme heat warning with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C

NewsLocal NewsRoyal MailThere are delays to mail across MerseysideMia O'Hare Senior Spare Time Journalist09:36, 13 Aug 2026Royal Mail has issued a delivery update alerting customers across 142 UK postcode areas to expect delays to their post. The delivery company has released a full list of the affected regions, includ

Households near new pylons could get £2,500 off energy bills. See the full list of 43 projects and areas expected to qualify from 2027.