New balloon-mounted space radiation probes developed by the Surrey Space Center at the University of Surrey have captured their first measurements of a major solar storm, confirming the research team's model,

Storms were first given names by the UK Met Office ten years ago to raise awareness of the dangers. Elizabeth Rizzini considers if it has worked.

The UK is braced for a 700-mile storm spanning from Southampton to John O'Groats. According to weather maps from forecaster WXCharts, a total of 29 counties will be battered by the turbulent weather at 9pm today.

Storm Claudia originated in the Canary Islands as it swept across Tenerife yesterday with intense rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas. Although it caused relatively few serious incidents, schools and other establishments closed to ensure safety.

The UK has recorded its coldest night since March with a cold snap forecast to grip the country in the coming days, as some areas recover from Storm Claudia. Temperatures dropped to -7C (19.4F) in Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands on Saturday night, the lowest since 20 March, according to the Met Office.

A cold snap is forecast to bring freezing temperatures and a chance of snow after downpours from Storm Claudia caused widespread flooding in parts of the UK.

A dramatic temperature plunge will be observed in the UK this week as Storm Claudia clears.Previously, the storm dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in parts of South Wales and