Fresh misery for flood-hit communities following Storm Christoph as blizzards sweep into Britain

Flood-hit communities swamped by a month’s worth of rain from Storm Christoph were warned to brace for fresh misery last night as a big freeze is set to grip the country today. Forecasters said -7C blizzard conditions would hit many areas as a blast of Arctic air swept towards Britain after last week’s storm that … Read more

Now for the Big Freeze: Met Office warns up to FOUR INCHES of snow will sweep UK from today

With Brits right across the country still reeling from the devastating floods caused by the rampaging Storm Christoph, the Met Office are now warning that some areas could see up to four inches of snow thanks to plunging temperatures across the weekend. The torrential rain that has hammered Britain this week thanks to Storm Christoph … Read more

UK weather: Storm Christoph will sweep into Britain tomorrow with two months’ worth of rain

Storm Christoph will sweep into Britain tomorrow with the country facing up to two months’ worth of rain in 36 hours along with melting snow and floods. Everyone in England and Wales has been put on alert for disruption caused by up to 8in (200mm) of rain falling on already saturated ground, with the Met … Read more

‘Super-COVID’ continues to sweep the US with 82 cases confirmed in 10 states

The new ‘super COVID’ variant first detected in the UK is continuing to sweep across the U.S. as more cases have been identified.  As of Tuesday morning, 82 infections have been detected in 10 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas. California currently has the highest number of reported cases … Read more

Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House album review: It will sweep you away

Romeo And Juliet from the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House will sweep you away, with some exceptional conducting by Koen Kessels By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 GMT, 2 January 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 2 January 2021 Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House  Romeo And Juliet: Beyond Words          … Read more

Rain and gales are set to sweep across Britain this weekend – but at least it will be warm

Rain and gales are set to sweep across Britain this weekend – but at least it will be warm Bands of heavy rain are set to move across England and Wales throughout today Up to an inch could fall on northern hills, before the deluge moves north east Another band of heavy rain is due … Read more

Raging rivers of mud sweep through towns and villages in Crete wrecking hundreds of homes

Raging rivers of mud sweep through towns and villages in Crete wrecking hundreds of homes with residents clambering onto rooftops to survive amid torrential rain on Greek island Schools have been closed and locals told to stay indoors after severe flooding rocked the Greek island Cars have been swept away and homes and businesses have … Read more

United States Postal Service FAILS to meet deadline to sweep facilities and deliver mail ballots

United States Postal Service FAILS to meet deadline set by judge to sweep facilities and deliver remaining mail ballots US District Judge ordered postal officials in swing states to sweep USPS facilities by 3 pm today By 4.30 pm, the officials must certify that facilities are clean and all ballots have been sent off to … Read more

UK weather: Heavy rain and 50mph gales will sweep over Britain on Saturday

Wet weekend… but it’s not all bad news! Heavy rain and 50mph gales will sweep over Britain tomorrow but Sunday will be sunny – and temperatures will hit 63F too Parts of Britain set for a ‘very unsettled weekend’ with heavy rain and 50mph winds set to hit tomorrow  Met Office expects bands of rain … Read more

Arctic air will sweep a chill across UK with parts of Scotland set for snow and below zero freeze

Arctic air will sweep a chill across UK tonight with parts of Scotland set for snow and below zero freeze – with Autumnal 12C sun and showers to last all week Temperatures across UK are set to plummet to near freezing this weekend due to cold north-westerly wind Parts of Scotland are expected to see … Read more