It looks like a big puddle. You’ve driven this road a hundred times. Surely it’s only a few inches deep? That thought has put people in danger more often than almost anything else in a flood. Here’s how little water it really takes, and why it’s so easy to get it wrong.
Is Your Home at Risk of Flooding?
You don’t have to live next to a river to be at risk of flooding. Heavy rain with nowhere to drain can flood streets miles from any watercourse. The good news is that you can check your own home’s risk in a couple of minutes, and a little preparation makes a big difference if water ever does arrive.
How to Stop Condensation and Mould in Winter
Streaming windows in the morning, a damp patch behind the wardrobe, black spots creeping along the bathroom ceiling: for millions of UK homes, that’s what winter looks like indoors. The good news is that condensation follows simple physics, and once you understand it, you can do a lot to beat it.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Named Storm
The 2026/27 storm names were announced on 1 September. The first storm of the season will be called Austen. When a storm gets a name, it’s a sign that it could cause real disruption. Here’s how to get your home ready, what to do while it blows through, and how to deal with the aftermath.
Why Does Britain Have Such Changeable Weather?
Quick answer Britain sits where several very different streams of air meet: cold air from the Arctic and Canada, warm moist air from the subtropical Atlantic, and air from mainland Europe that…
Summer 2026 Was the UK’s Warmest in 35 Years: What the Official Figures Show
Summer 2026 felt hot, and the official figures prove it. Government data shows it was the warmest UK summer in 35 years, and it beat last year’s record by more than half a degree. Here’s what the numbers say, month by month.
August 2026 Weather vs Normal: Warm, Very Sunny and Calm
How did August 2026’s weather really compare with normal? Here’s our round-up of the official government figures for temperature, sunshine, rainfall and wind, and how the month fits into a record-breaking summer.
Is It Always Raining in the UK? What 25 Years of Rainfall Data Really Shows
Britain’s reputation for rain is legendary, but is it deserved? We’ve looked at 25 years of official rainfall figures to find out when it really rains, and which popular beliefs don’t hold water.
When Is the UK at Its Windiest? Wind Speeds, Storms and Wind Power Explained
Britain has a reputation as a windy country, but when does it really blow the hardest? Official figures show the UK’s windiest months line up neatly with the months we need the most energy.
Why Does Winter Feel So Dark? UK Sunshine Hours Month by Month
If winter leaves you longing for the sun, the numbers are on your side. Official figures show just how little sunshine the UK gets in its darkest months, and which months have been the gloomiest on record.