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Weather is the fall-back conversation topic for millions of Brits every day. The country has a largely mild climate. But be it snow, rain, heatwaves, sun, wind, gales or big freezes, Britain experiences fluctuating temperatures and conditions all year round.

15:12, 18 AUG 2026
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UK drought so bad that patches of scorched earth are visible from space
UK Weather
Great Britain and especially England have been hammered by brutal drought conditions, and the proof is in these worrying satelite images of a scorched United Kingdom
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UK set for major flooding as Andy Burnham issues post-wildfire warning
Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that UK flooding could follow the wildfires sweeping the country, as he visited the scene of a fire in Stourbridge in the West Midlands
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Brits face 'threat of floods and meaningful rain' as new UK hosepipe ban announced
Met Office
A rainy front will begin to sweep down from Northern Ireland and Scotland towards the south of England and Wales on Monday, the Met Office has said, as Wessex Water announces a hosepipe ban
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Final UK summer heatwave on its way as exhausted Brits could boil between these dates
Met Office
The Met Office has issued a forecast for the UK, suggesting there is 'the potential for late season hot spells or heatwaves, especially in the south' as above-average temperatures could persist
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Brit fury as failing UK water companies free to ramp up prices during droughts
Money
They will be allowed to impose surge pricing and factor water scarcity into bills to cut consumption when supplies are needed most as wildfires rage across tinderbox Britain
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Met Office pinpoints 12 areas set for thundery rain on Saturday - full list
UK Weather
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
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Crisp shortage looms as potato harvest hit by drought
Food
Crisps could become premium snacks as a lack of spuds drives up prices leaving supplies dwindling as potato crop shrivels due to hot conditions from multiple heatwaves
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Watch UK solar eclipse 2026 live here as best viewing spots for celestial event named
Solar eclipse
The Met Office has named Devon and Cornwall as the top UK spots to watch the solar eclipse on Wednesday. Use our postcode finder to discover the best viewing spot near you or watch our stream here
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Iconic medieval UK location dries up as Britain 'runs out of water' during horror heatwave
Heatwave
Almost three quarters of England and all of Wales are experiencing drought conditions, as high temperatures are putting strain on water resources for households, farming and the environment
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UK solar eclipse: When to watch the next one in 2027 but it won't be as good as today's
Solar eclipse
The UK partial solar eclipse on August 12 is one of the most dramatic sky events in decades but if you miss it, the next partial eclipse visible from Britain is on August 2, 2027
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UK solar eclipse could spark strange pet behaviour but do they need safety glasses
Solar eclipse
A rare solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on 12 August, covering up to 90% of the Sun here's what vets say pet owners need to know to keep their animals safe and calm
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UK heatwave 2026 as Met Office warns of 38C heat and wildfire emergency across Britain
Heatwave
One Firefighter chief claims the UK is in a state of wildfire 'national emergency' as conditions look set to swelter once again in the fifth heatwave of the summer
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Freak 'tornado' rips through 'Wild West' England as 70% of nation suffers drought
Climate Change
England is turning into the 'Wild West' after a dust-devil 'mini-tornado' tore through packed Greenwich Park, while the country battles drought conditions
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Perseid meteor shower 2026 to peak after UK solar eclipse how to see shooting stars
Meteor
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most reliable and impressive displays of shooting stars, with the peak expected overnight on August 12 into August 13 - just hours after the UK's solar eclipse
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What time is solar eclipse in UK today as exact viewing times detailed full list
Breaking News
The most significant partial solar eclipse in nearly 30 years will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak
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Football is drying up in baking Britain as 'rock hard' pitches are a danger to players
Heatwave
An entire football league of 85 teams has been forced to delay the start of its seasons after soccer bosses ruled drought-hit pitches were so 'rock hard' they are too dangerous to play on
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Amber heat health alerts issued across most of England as fifth UK heatwave kicks in
Breaking News
Most of England is under amber heat health alerts as the UK faces its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30Cs and peak on Thursday
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One of UK's favourite theme parks forced to close as thrill-seekers told 'don't come'
Breaking News
A water outage forced Chessington World of Adventures to close on Monday, with fun-seekers warned not to turn up to the south-west London theme park to avoid disappointment
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Police swarm UK beach as man dies after being pulled from the water while two escape
Breaking News
An 18-year-old man was pulled from the water at Camber Sands beach in East Sussex on Sunday night after getting into difficulty, as two others a 16-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man safely made it out of the water
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UK solar eclipse: Warning as millions prepare to watch moon cover 90% of sun on Wednesday
Solar eclipse
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on Wednesday, August 12, but experts warn anyone hoping to watch must use proper solar eclipse eye protection to avoid permanent eye damage
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UK solar eclipse 2026: Best places to watch as over 90% of sun expected to be blocked
Met Office
The Met Office says the UK is set to experience its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday, with more than 90% of the sun expected to be obscured by the moon
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Britain's bone-dry summer could sizzle on untilHalloweenthanks to Super El Nio
Heatwave
The powerful climate pattern is forecast to crank up between August and October, leaving Northern Europe desperately short of rain
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Locusts turn sky black as Biblical storm sparks 'end of the world' fears
Weather Forecast
People were horrified after looking up to see the sky filled with millions of insects in a scene many compared to something from the Bible and now experts are forced to step in
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Will there be a fifth heatwave? UK weather maps show 37C scorcher with 6 days above 30C
UK Weather
The UK is set to be hit by yet another heatwave as temperatures are forecast to soar above 30C for at least six days, with the mercury expected to reach 37C in some areas next week
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