24-Year-Old William Pitt Becomes Prime Minister in 1783
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London's First 2026 Snow Forecast for January 2
The BBC forecasts London's first snowfall of 2026 on January 2, with sleet and 2C temperatures. The Met Office warns of potential wintry disruptions. Get the full weather outlook.
London's 2026 New Year's Day weather forecast
The Met Office predicts a sunny start to 2026 in London on January 1st, with bright spells giving way to afternoon clouds and evening drizzle. Get the full forecast.
London NYE Fireworks: Rain Forecast but Show Goes On
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Australia's Christmas Day Heatwave Forecast Over 45°C
Australians face a scorching Christmas with extreme heatwave conditions forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of temperatures exceeding 45°C in some regions. Stay informed and prepare for severe weather.
London's Wet New Year's Eve Forecast for 2026
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Met Office explains London's rare pink fog phenomenon
Londoners awoke to a rare pink fog on December 17, a stunning spectacle caused by light scattering. The Met Office warns of dense fog disrupting travel. See photos and the science behind it.
London's 2025 Christmas forecast: wet and mild
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecasts for London's Christmas and New Year 2025 predict a damp, mild period with no chance of a white Christmas. Plan your festive travel accordingly.
London Fog: 10-Hour Met Office Warning Hits Capital
A 10-hour yellow fog warning has been issued for parts of London, affecting travel from midnight to 10am on Wednesday. Check if your area is impacted.
Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock exhibition in Paris
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
London's Christmas Day Forecast: Overcast and 8C High
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
London's Christmas Eve forecast: Grey skies and 8C high
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
UK weather: Four days of warnings as month's rain to fall
The Met Office warns of four days of severe weather with over half a month's rain possible in one day. Yellow warnings for rain and wind risk travel chaos and flooding.
36 Flood Warnings as Wet Weather Hits UK
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds forecast from Sunday, with further disruption likely next week.
UK Underground Rap's Global Explosion & New British Invasion
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
London's sunny afternoon before week of rain
The Met Office forecasts one dry afternoon in London before a week of persistent rain moves in. Temperatures will stay mild, reaching up to 14°C. Get the full daily breakdown.
UK Sky Mystery: Strange Light Beam Explained
A bizarre vertical light beam was seen from Wales to Scotland early on December 3rd. A meteorologist reveals the scientific cause behind the eerie spectacle. Read the full story.
London Christmas weather verdict: No snow expected
The Met Office's long-range forecast for London suggests a wet start to December with no snow predicted for Christmas. Mid-month may bring milder conditions. Get the full outlook.
Snow forecast for London on Christmas Day 2025
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2026. Could this be the first white Christmas since 2010?
London's Wet Start to December with Met Office Warnings
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
London rain to stop at 7pm after Met Office warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for London with heavy rain and strong winds expected today. Find out when the downpours will finally ease.
British national arrested in Lebanon for suspected spying
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and gusty winds has been issued for parts of the UK this weekend, bringing potential travel disruption and flooding. Check the latest forecast.
75,000 Polish Homes Lose Power in Heavy Snowfall
Extreme weather causes chaos: 75,000 homes in Rzeszów, Poland, lost power due to heavy snow, while Sri Lanka faces deadly floods and mudslides. Read the full analysis.
London's 11-day rain forecast: Met Office verdict
The Met Office and BBC predict London will be drenched by heavy rain for 11 days from December 1. Discover the full forecast and how the wet weather will impact the festive period.
Clarkson's Pub Has One Exception to British Food Policy
Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog serves exclusively British produce with one exception - tonic water due to quinine. Discover his strict local sourcing rules and new British ketchup.
London faces nearly 2 weeks of continuous rain
London prepares for 12 consecutive days of rainfall from November 28 to December 9, with temperatures remaining mild. Stay updated with the full forecast.
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