Weather

Temperatures expected to reach 30C in some parts of the country

Temperatures set to climb following last week’s washout

Move comes amid growing crackdown on dissenting media

Weekend expected to bring bright, warm spells following weeks of cold and rain

A third cold snap in a month could see major disruptions over the bank holiday

Red warning lifted but more blizzard-like conditions expected this weekend

Snow delays Formula 1 testing in Spain and Scottish football matches are called off

Snow and icy conditions halt travel services, shut schools and leave homes without power

Chou Kun-hsuan of Chinese Culture University claims phenomenon beats six-hour rainbow seen in Sheffield in 1994

Former hurricane bears down on UK on the 30th anniversary of the worst storm in living memory

The hot, dry weather has presented organisers with a challenge this year, and some players are unhappy

The Week looks at whether storm clouds and high winds will affect election turnout

Winds of more than 80mph hit the country, forcing airports to cancel flights while trains have a 50mph speed limit

Cold snap grounds flights at Heathrow, while soldiers are deployed to coastal areas on east coast

Travellers warned to beware after gusts of up to 90mph are predicted to hit UK

Torrential rain overnight has led to at least two offices in Kingston having to be closed

'Torrential downpours' cause chaos in West Midlands – and are forecast to continue

Thundery showers set to ruin sunny spell but temperatures will remain warm

Government faces questions over cuts and failed flood defences as the clean-up operation continues

With winds of up to 80mph forecast from Storm Barney, public are warned not to risk photographs

Schools closed and power out for many homes in Scotland as Storm Abigail hits the UK

Large parts of UK to enjoy warm blast from Spain – but flood alerts issued for south-west

The nation battens down the hatches for gales and downpours – but all is not lost

More than 1,000 snakes try to escape rising waters by sheltering in kitchens, linen closets and on patios