Weather

Rail passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling today, as heat-related speed restrictions will mean a “significantly reduced service” on the route between Northampton and London Euston.

As the weather continues to warm up and with temperatures soaring, the Asian elephants at Woburn Safari Park are cooling down.

The majority of schools in the Leighton Buzzard area have closed their doors today following the overnight snowfall.

A weather warning for 'significant snow' in our region has been issued by the Met Office.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for ice as temperatures plummet.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning ahead of a sudden cold snap tonight.

Residents are being warned that winds of up to 65mph could hit the region between tomorrow (Thursday, September 20) and Friday (September 21).

Many parts of the UK are in for a wet and windy week, with a number of low pressure systems crossing the Atlantic bringing unsettled weather.

The hottest day of the decade could be on its way to the UK – with the mercury set to climb to highs of 34 degrees in parts of the UK on Wednesday July 25.

Thunderstorms and heavy showers could hit our area on Friday afternoon and into the evening, according to the Met Office.

A warning has been issued by the Met Office about possible thunderstorms tomorrow which impacts Bedfordshire.

Storm Chris is set to hit the UK with gales, cooler temperatures and damper weather, threatening to end Britain’s heatwave.

Slap on the sunscreen – and keep on slapping it on. The Met Office has issued an official heatwave alert, and temperatures could hit 35C this week

The scorching weather from the weekend is set to continue into this week, with temperatures across the UK tipped to be as hot as Spain over the coming days.

We are set for a heatwave this week, bringing shining sun and warm weather.

The ocean currents that help warm the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America have significantly slowed since the 1800s and are at their weakest in 1600 years, according to new research my colleagues and I have conducted.