Saturday October 24, 2026
Second storm to hit UK with up to 80mph gusts as hundreds still without power
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.
Project to restore rare native trees with DNA testing
Conservation groups say black poplars are endangered due to felling, land drainage and habitat loss.
Historic swimming pond to be restored
Specialists are looking at how to clear the Cornwall bath house pond and understand the tidal inlet.
The people on standby when a storm strikes
While most people are preparing to stay indoors as another storm approaches, others are getting ready to head straight into it.
UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
Friday October 23, 2026
Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
Trains cancelled and roads warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo warning upgraded to amber
It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.
