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October started with the Met Office naming its first storm of the season, Amy. Then followed a typical autumnal month, culminating in above average temperatures, just below average rainfall, and well-below average sunshine.   A lack of sunshine for many  The UK saw its third dullest October

it will not have to wait long for another opportunity. The third and final supermoon of 2025 will occur on December 4, offering another chance to witness this remarkable astronomical event. Although cloud cover may obscure views for many, those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse will be treated to a spectacular sight.

, impacts of climate change could push an additional 100 million people across the world into poverty by 2030.  This is extremely relevant for the Commonwealth where over two thirds of members are small or vulnerable states, and where climate change may have a disproportionate impact on people’s lives

temperature since December 2010. Rainfall was below normal through the first two-thirds of the year, though a wet autumn went some way towards offsetting this. July and August were particularly dry, with some stations in southern England recording very little rain during July. It was the driest January

third of days in April so far. By comparison, in April 2016, frost was recorded on about 46% of station days, but with 12 days to go before the end of the month, there is considerable potential for the April 2017 figure to increase significantly.

modules are completed before the course or at least before the second workshop (access will be provided one week before the first workshop). All eight modules should be completed before the third workshop. This will ensure participants can make the most of the opportunity to get feedback and support

the situation was even more serious. Amongst those who consider themselves ‘outdoor enthusiasts’, a third (31%) say they have found themselves in a ‘dangerous or perilous’ situation due to not planning for the weather, which equates to around eight million people across the UK (15% of adults). The figure

the long-term meteorological average. England recorded its warmest June on record, while Wales and the UK overall saw their third and second warmest Junes respectively. July continued the trend, with a UK mean temperature of 16.8°C, 1.5°C above average, making it the fifth warmest July on record.  Four

The heavy rain and strong northeasterly winds affecting northeast England, and the east of Northern Ireland will ease later today. Meanwhile Wales and the southern third of England will see heavy rain with the chance of thunderstorms. There will also be strong, gusty winds in the far south

Tonight, skywatchers across the UK are in for a celestial treat as the final supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, rises above the horizon. This event marks the third consecutive supermoon in recent months, following October’s Harvest Moon and November’s Beaver Moon. For those eager to catch