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
Homeowners across the UK are cleaning up after days of severe storms that have caused millions of pounds worth of damage. One of the most common types of damage seen to homes is to fences and boundary walls – with high winds often pulling up panels or posts or bringing down whole structures. As the … Read more
Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralyzed by gale-force winds and lashing rain. National Rail has warned anyone making essential journeys once services resume to expect “major disruption” to routes “across most of Great Britain” – including cancellations, delays and slower speeds onboard. … Read more
After hundreds of years of relatively mild weather, Britain has been left utterly ill-equipped to cope with frequent storms and extreme weather which the human-made climate crisis is increasingly bringing. Each storm brings with it devastating disruption to travel, the power supply and council services such as bin collections. during stormy conditions, residents are recommended … Read more
