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Yellow warnings for wind and rain have been issued by the Met Office as Storm Agnes bears down on the UK

When does Storm Agnes hit Scotland, as yellow wind warning issued for rain

A team of plant scientists would like to turn this science “fiction” into reality by using light-based messaging to communicate with plants. Picture: SWNS

Can we talk to plants and warn them about dangers?

Rebecca MacDonald and Chris Oram pictured under the Northern Lights which appeared during their wedding on Monday. PIC: Michael Carver Photography.

Bride and groom captured under Northern Lights as 'everything aligns'

The tradition of changing the clocks in Britain dates back to over a century, here’s what you should know.

Explainer When do the clocks go back in 2023 and why do we change them?

Here is everything you should know about Autumn in the UK and the upcoming clock change.

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Adam Elman is head of sustainability in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Google, which has launched new 'extreme heat' alerts to help people prepare for increasing hot weather

Google rolls out new ‘extreme heat’ alerts as temperatures rocket

A sunny day provides a good excuse for an ice cream (Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

We shouldn't stop taking pleasure in a sunny day

A cyclist tops a hill on a hot day at sunset. The UN weather agency says Earth sweltered through the hottest summer ever as record heat in August capped a brutal, deadly three months in northern hemisphere. Picture: AP Photo/Eric Gay

Summer 2023 confirmed as world’s hottest on record

Jessica Ferguson enjoys an ice-cream with her father Mark Ferguson at the Kelpies in Falkirk. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Hottest temperatures of the year could be recorded this week amid heatwave

Officers of the Guardia Civil search through a river in the town of Aldea del Fresno, in the Madrid region on Monday, as a man was reported missing after his vehicle was swept away by an overflowing river during heavy rains.

Heavy rain in Spain as revellers start to leave flooded Burning Man festival

Few will have missed terrifying footage of deadly wildfires which have been raging across Europe, Canada and the US, turning towns, villages and landscapes to cinders and forcing local residents and holiday-makers to flee for their lives. Picture: Getty Images

Some like it hot: Will climate change spoil my holiday travel plans?

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Top 37 Scottish terms for Scotland’s weather including “taps aff”

Minnie is one of the names chosen by the Met Office

Get ready for Storm Minnie the Minx as Met Office unveils new names

The full moon rises behind Edinburgh Castle. The July full moon, otherwise known as the Thunder Moon, is synonymous with summer storms.

When is the next full moon? All full moons dates and name meanings

The yellow weather warning fo rain is in place from 3am on Friday to noon on Saturday

Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain to hit parts of Scotland

Those in Scotland could have the best chance of seeing the Perseid meteor shower on Sunday night. Picture: Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images

When will be the best chance to see the Perseid meteor shower in Scotland?

An area of hillside destroyed by wild fire in Lardos, Rhodes, Greece.

Should anyone be travelling to Greek islands as wildfires rage?

Wildfires burn in the forests near the village of Vati, just north of the coastal town of Gennadi, in the southern part of the Greek island of Rhodes.

EasyJet pilot urges tourists to get off plane headed for Rhodes

An aerial view shows smoke billowing in background of Kiotari village, on the island of Rhodes.

Second Greek island evacuated despite tourism minister welcome

EasyJet has said customers who do not want to travel can reschedule their trip or receive vouchers to the value of their flight.

Why are airlines still flying from Scotland to Greek islands amid wildfires?

TOPSHOT - A burnt car in a charred area after a fire near the village of Kiotari, on the Greek island of Rhodes. Tens of thousands of people have already fled blazes on the island of Rhodes, with many frightened tourists scrambling to get home.

Calls for Rhodes to be added to UK Government ‘red list’ to protect consumers

The River Nith in Dumfries. Picture: Lynne Bell

Water levels return to normal after recent downpours

A man refreshes at a fountain in Rome. The Italian capital is top of the red alert list as one of the hottest cities in the country.

Second heatwave set to strike as Europe could record hottest ever temperatures

Smoke billowing as a wild fire rages on the Canary Island of La Palma. Picture: Desiree Martin/AFP via Getty Images

Europe heatwave a 'wake-up call' about climate change, says UK adviser

A tourist drinks water as she and a man sit under an umbrella in front of the five century BC Parthenon temple at the Acropolis hill during the heatwave. Picture: AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris

Will the UK get hot weather because of the Cerberus heatwave?

A tourist takes a selfie as a couple sit under an umbrella in front of the five century BC Erechteion temple at the Acropolis hill during a heatwave, in Athens, Greece. Picture: AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris

Warning for tourists around extreme heat as Cerberus heatwave hits Europe

Patrons try to shield from the rain at TRNSMT at Glasgow Green over the weekend. More rain is forecast, with a yellow weather warning issued that covers Glasgow. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain

There are a range of great summer wines that can be sourced from the likes of Lidl and M&S at bargain prices

Wines for summer - hidden gems to enjoy in the sunshine

Legendary Scottish pop-rockers Wet Wet Wet

Tiree Music Festival cancelled due to 'extreme weather conditions'

People enjoying the warm weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset. The boom of cheap package holidays in the 1960s has been linked to a rise in a serious type of skin cancer among older adults, charity Cancer Research UK has suggested. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Warning as skin cancer cases reach record high

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Princess Royal (behind), pause on the steps for the National Anthem, as they host guests for a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Picture: Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Rain hailed as ‘next year’s whisky’ as 6,000 attend royal garden party

Subsea robot 'gliders', deployed in north-east Atlantic by the Oban-based Scottish Association for Marine Science, are helping scientists understand the causes of the recent record-breaking marine heatwave in the UK and its potential significance for the global climate

Hot water: What do warmest land and sea temperatures mean for the climate?

A heatwave was officially declared in Scotland in the first part of June, but now forecasters suggest July could see UK temperatures as high or even higher than last year's hottest ever -- potentially topping 40C in some places. Picture:John Devlin

Weather: Scots swelter in warmest June, but will July be hotter still?

There's fun to be had amid the balmy weather, but sleep can be elusive when nights are too hot (Picture: John Devlin)

As rain brings relief from the heat of the night, sleep returns

The Ring of Brodgar, the third largest stone circle in the British Isles, on Orkney

The ancient traditions marking the longest day in Scotland

A stream through the Cairngorms. A warning has been issued over Scotland's water levels. Picture: Getty Images

Forecast rain will do little to help low water levels, SEPA warns

James Mooney captured a layer of haar hanging over the Forth Rail Bridge on an otherwise bright, sunny morning in North Queensferry on May 30 2021.

What causes Scotland's Haar and which areas are likely to be affected?

Scotland is officially basking in a heatwave after three consecutive days of unusually warm temperatures. Picture: Ilona Amos

Is Scotland experiencing a heatwave? And what makes a heatwave?

A photo of the lightning bolt striking the top of Ben Nevis over the weekend. Picture: Jane Young

Lightning 'shatters rock' on Ben Nevis

The fine weather is set to continue all week

Scotland is officially in a heatwave – so how hot will it get?

Thunderstorm warning in place for most parts of Scotland.

Two thunderstorm weather warnings issued for most parts of Scotland

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the UK.

Yellow weather warning in place across Scotland as heatwave sweeps UK

People take photos of the sun as smoke from the wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York City. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

‘The show must not go on’: Broadway shows cancelled due to wildfires in Canada

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the blaze, near Cannich, has now been contained, but crews would remain at the scene until it is “safe to leave” (pic: FLS)

Analysis: We can all do one thing to help prevent wildfires

Gamekeepers putting out a wildfire in the Highlands (pic: Scottish Gamekeepers Association)

What's the latest advice on how to manage Scottish moorlands with wildfire risk?

Scots are set to bask in the UK's hottest spring day of 2023. with the mercury expected to hit 25C on Wednesday -- but there will be a geographical divide, with the west expected to be as much as 10C warmer than eastern coasts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Why this weekend is set to be so warm in Scotland as hottest day forecast

Scenes at Ayr beach as the temperature rises across Scotland

Warning of 'very high' wildfire risk as weekend could mark hottest day for 2023

Beyonce will performs in Edinburgh this weekend (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Weather forecast for Beyonce's BT Murrayfield concert

A drought at Threipmuir Reservoir in the Pentland Hills, near Edinburgh, following a long, hot summer in 2018. This view is looking across part of the deeply-cracked reservoir bed which would normally be under water.

Why our hottest summer days could soon be much hotter

View of Oia, a beautiful village on the island Santorini in Greece.

Is the Mediterranean now getting too hot for Scots to summer holiday?

Every year, thousands of revellers gather at sites like Stonehenge to welcome the sunrise on the Summer solstice.

When does Summer start and when is the longest day of the year 2023?

El Nino: how will the weather phenomenon affect the UK?

Sunset across Loch Eil, Lochaber, near Fort William. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scotland on course for UK's hottest day with 20C predicted

Parts of Scotland could see snow on high ground over the next 24 hours, with weather warnings issued for high winds across the UK.

Snow forecast for Scotland as gusts of 70mph expected to hit parts of the UK

The weather forecast for Easter Monday is looking windy, with snow forecast in some parts of Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

Snow forecast as Met Office issues yellow wind warning for parts of Scotland

Scotland will have mixed weather over the Easter weekend, according to forecasters.

The Scottish weather forecast for the long Easter weekend

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland again

Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

Joe Biden issues emergency declaration in wake of deadly US tornado

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

A cold snap is on its way

Scotland weather: British Summer Time set to arrive with -7 temperatures

Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.

Spring equinox: the ancient beliefs of the new season in Scotland

The custom of changing our clocks twice per year dates back over a century to when it started in the First World War.

When do the clocks go forward in 2023 and when is Spring?

Weather warnings are in place until Thursday

Two more days of weather warnings set for Scotland amid cold snap

A key tip when driving in icy conditions is to leave a larger gap between you and the car in front so as to avoid an accident.

How to Drive in Snow: Tips for driving safely on icy roads

The Met Office have issued a further weather warning for Tuesday across Scotland

Further snow warnings issued for Scotland - watch latest forecast

Weather warnings have been issued for Monday

Fresh yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued for Scotland on Monday

Parts of Scotland recorded temperatures of -15 last night as a cold snap continues for much of the nation amid weather warnings for snow and ice.

Temperature plunges to -15C overnight as snow and ice forecast

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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