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working with train operators to ensure safety procedures are being followed and that people can get around safely on Britain’s trains, whatever the weather.   Paul Appleton is Deputy Director of Railway Safety at ORR and his team is busy working with operators through the winter season. He said

susceptible to flooding so you might want to get involved in helping to prepare for and respond to possible flooding impacts. It is not just your home that may be affected - but also businesses, schools and community venues. Check out the latest on flooding information for your part of the UK: England

.  “We’re urging people to be vigilant and to make preparations for potential flooding now. You can check if you live in an area at risk of flooding on our website and sign up for our free flood warning service. “We also want to remind people to keep away from swollen riverbanks and not to drive

outside, whether in the garden or walking/ cycling/scooting to school or the park. So the first thing we do each morning with breakfast is to check what the weather forecast is for the day.”  Other names submitted to the Met Office include Dave, described as “my beloved husband who can snore three

when he gets the zoomies,” while another was remembered fondly for “loving the wind in his fur - he’d sit in the garden for ages just enjoying it.” "It's about making people take notice..." While some of the names may bring a smile, the purpose behind storm naming is serious, as Rebekah Hicks, Chief

PPM6 sign off approved by PAG 1. In camera session – PWSCG members only (09:00-09:30) 2. Welcome & Introductions – Duncan Potts (09:30-9:40) � DP welcomed Met Office colleagues and opened the meeting. He reiterated that during this meeting we want to focus on the detailed reflections for this group

is the lead author of the paper and the head of the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre. He said: “The UK has always endured weather extremes, including heatwaves, and there is no doubt that summer 2018 would always have been a notable period. However, our study found that climate change

whiteboard so that you can read and share ideas as a whole group. You may also want to hand out printed copies to individuals or pairs. Depending on ability, you may even want to ask young people to read it out loud, assigning different characters to each person As the story is read, ask young

an additional challenge to achieving his ambition of being the first to reach the South Pole. When asked by the press for a reaction, Scott replied that his plans would not change and that he would not sacrifice the expedition’s scientific goals to win the race to the Pole. Scott rejoined the ship in New

was recorded at Kew Gardens (Greater London) on the 26th. A minimum temperature of -15.4 °C was recorded at Braemar (Aberdeenshire) on the 1st. In the 24 hours ending at 0900 GMT on the 8th, 50.8 mm of rain fell at Capel Curig (Gwynedd). A wind gust of 73 knots (84 mph) was recorded at Capel Curig