Nottingham tram operator cancels a number of rush hour services
This comes after the operator announced at 19:00 on Sunday evening that all services had been cancelled due to technical problems.
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Will Hurricane Erin bring 600-mile rainstorms to the UK? Met Office issue forecast for end of dry spell
Nationwide rain could bring an end to the UK's ongoing dry spell in just a few days as Hurricane Erin continues to advance over the Atlantic Ocean. Upgraded to category four on Monday, the hurricane is threatening to bring severe storms and waves to the Caribbean and the east coast of the US in the coming days. This atmospheric activity is likely to bring a 'changeable' period of weather to the UK in the coming days, the Met Office 's long-term forecast said, especially in the North and West. Independent forecasters predicted that countrywide rain could begin to hit the country from Wednesday 27 August, with storms stretching as far as 600 miles as most of the nation is hit. At its heaviest this rain could reach around 5mm an hour, but most regions will see between 0.2 and 3mm. The Met Office said the chance of widely wetter and windier weather like storms developing is 'small', but admits it is 'highly uncertain' at this stage. The cause of the uncertainty is the area of low pressure that Hurricane Erin will send towards the UK from across the Atlantic. This leads to unsettled weather conditions, while high pressure causes settled and fine weather conditions. Brits will likely enjoy fine and dry weather owing to high pressure over the bank holiday, which will be 'increasingly eroded' by the low pressure from the West in the following days, the Met Office said. After Hurricane Erin has travelled northwards, past the eastern side of Canada, 'it's likely to push its way across the Atlantic,' said Alex Burkill from the Met Office. This can 'really play havoc with the forecast confidence for what's going to happen as we go through next week', he added. Forecasts are likely to become clearer in the coming days. The UK has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer, as European nations across the continent also grapple with high heat. The Met Office has said that summer 2025 may is shaping up to be the UK's hottest on record, according to provisional statistics. Met Office scientist, Emily Carlisle, said: 'It's looking like this summer is on track to be one of the warmest, if not 'the' warmest, since the series began in 1884. What's striking is the consistency of the warmth. June and July were both well above average and even outside of heatwaves, temperatures have remained on the warmer side.' In the coming week, dry weather is set to continue for most of the UK following last week's high heats. Parts of the country could see temperatures reach 27C on Monday and Tuesday. A northeasterly breeze means northern and eastern parts of the UK will be cooler on these days, reaching the low 20s. The continued dry spell comes after officials warned England was suffering from 'nationally significant' water shortfalls, despite rain in July. Sunday's highest temperature was 27.7C in Somerset, while West Sussex and Inverness in Scotland also reached 27C.
The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
Why your morning commute takes longer in hot weather
Several UK train companies have warned customers to expect delays to their journeys due to the weather - but not the kind you may expect. Rather than storms that so often cause disruption to our railways, it is the hot and dry weather that is sparking issues. Train operators are trying to deal with dried-out and shrunk clay soil on which its rail tracks sit, as the UK experiences one of the hottest summers it has ever seen. This clay causes uneven tracks, making it necessary for train operators to slow down their trains for safety reasons. Passengers have been urged to check their journeys, as the speed restrictions could mean delays and even cancellations due to timetable changes. Here's some information about the changes and why they are necessary. Which train operators are affected? C2C is the latest operator which has had to amend its timetable from Monday in response to the track conditions, which it said have been affected by the driest spring in more than 50 years. From Monday, customers have been urged to check their journeys in advance. Simon Milburn, infrastructure director for Network Rail Anglia, said: 'We are really sorry for the disruption to passengers from the timetable alterations, but we need to keep everyone moving safely. 'Our teams are working together to keep running the best possible service for passengers, even with the significant challenges we face with clay soil following prolonged dry spells.' South Western Railway has also been affected, explaining it had seen some of the driest conditions for around 200 years. The clay soil embankments which support its tracks have dried out across long stretches of the route between Gillingham and Axminster. Why does this happen? Train operators have said the exceptionally dry spring and summer have sparked the issues across the network. The UK had its fifth-hottest July on record, according to provisional Met Office figures. This followed the UK's driest spring since records began in 1836. C2C, which operates between London and south Essex, said the clay soil underneath its lines had shrunk, causing the track to drop in places and become uneven. South Western Railway said because track levels have been disturbed, their trains cannot travel safely at their normal speeds. Last year Network Rail dropped 12,600 tonnes of ballast across the route to try to minimise the effects of clay shrinkage, but an exceptionally dry spring this year has meant that it hasn't been possible to eliminate track issues. It said it would need to rain for a solid three months for a soil moisture deficit not to impact services this summer. Network Rail said although this can happen across Britain, there are different soil types across the country, meaning soil moisture is a particular problem in southern England where there is a lot of clay in the ground. How will journeys be affected? C2C advised customers to check journey planners before they travel, as trains operate at slower speeds with journeys taking longer than usual. It said this may mean trains run at slightly different times, with a small number of services each day to be altered to start or terminate early. The alterations are expected to be in place for between two and three months. South Western Railway said due to the speed restrictions between Gillingham and Axminster, an amended timetable is in place for services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. This means only one train is running every two hours rather than the usual one per hour. It said train services between London Waterloo and Yeovil Junction are also taking approximately 25 minutes longer than usual between Tisbury and Yeovil Junction. It said the timetable changes will be in place until further notice.
The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
The fun, rainy day outfit essentials your kids will wear on repeat from autumn to spring & prices start from £6
A BUDGET supermarket has come up with a bright idea that will keep kids happy and dry in the rain. The cute outdoor essentials for children cost from just £6 – and can be worn on repeat. Though the UK continues with a period of unseasonally hot weather autumn is on its way. And with that comes ... rain. Luckily, Aldi is offering fun, rainy day outfit essentials that kids can wear from autumn to spring. And the special buys start at just £5.99 – or less than £22 if you want to go all in and purchase the full three-way outfit. The first item available is an essential for any child who likes jumping in puddles – wellingtons. Aldi is offering Peppa Pig /George wellingtons for the knockdown price of just £5.99. They are also available in sizes 6-9 in yellow, pink or navy. Keep kids warm and dry Next in the rainy day collection is toddlers' raincoats for just £7.99. These will keep kids warm and dry as they are both waterproof and windproof. Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down The raincoats have front pockets and come in several colours. Kids and parents can choose from yellow Duck, navy Robot or pink cat designs. They are suitable for any child aged one to six. Cute dungarees Completing the outfit are kid's dungarees. These have handy reflective detail on the sleeves while the shell is 100 per cent polyester with PU coating. The lining of the dungarees is 100 per cent cotton. Again, they are waterproof and windproof, and cost £7.99. They also have strips with clip fasteners, and are available in yellow, navy or pink. The dungarees are suitable for children up to six years old. But you need to hurry in to get your hands on the outfits are only in Aldi stores while stocks last. When is the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
