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When will the storms end? UK lashed by wind and rain as Storm Franklin strikes

When will the storms end? UK lashed by wind and rain as Storm Franklin strikes

Britain has been lashed by more strong winds and heavy rain, as Storm Franklin – the latest in a succession of storms – hits the UK and Ireland. Winds as high as 80mph were forecast and severe weather warnings were issued by the Met Office. There is also the risk of flooding in some places, … Read more

Storm Franklin: UK warned stronger winds and more rain coming

Storm Franklin: UK warned stronger winds and more rain coming

Britons have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves overnight. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind which could cause a “risk to life” in Northern Ireland until 7am, while a milder yellow wind warning covers England, Wales and south-western Scotland until 1pm. Environment agencies … Read more

Storm Dudley in pictures as heavy rain and high winds batter the country

Storm Dudley in pictures as heavy rain and high winds batter the country

Thousands of homes have been left without power after Storm Dudley swept through parts of the UK. Capel Curig in Wales experienced gusts of up to 81mph, with Emley Moore in West Yorkshire and Drumalbin in South Lanarkshire seeing 74mph winds. Northern Powergrid said 1,000 properties still had no lights on Thursday morning due to … Read more

How to get to sleep, and stay asleep, during storm wind and rain

How to get to sleep, and stay asleep, during storm wind and rain

With severe weather warnings for later today and throughout the night, the sleep experts at MattressNextDay have shared their top tips for a successful night’s sleep. The fact that the outdoors may be trembling should give you even more incentive to make your bedroom a source of comfort and feature the right conditions to fall … Read more

UK cop hikes 17 miles barefoot in rain to raise money for mental health

UK cop hikes 17 miles barefoot in rain to raise money for mental health

A United Kingdom police officer walked 17 miles barefoot in the rain and wind Sunday to raise money for missing persons – wearing nothing but shorts in the middle of February. The journey took Shane Jones, a K-9 handler, across a suspension bridge and through muddy terrain, spotted in places with broken glass, according to … Read more