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Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Motorists on the M6 motorway at Shap Summit drive in heavy rain and spray on 20 August 2026 in Penrith, United Kingdom.

Wigan weather warning issued as Storm Boelo to bring 25-30mm of rain

A pedestrian struggles with the elements as he walks along the river in London.

Met Office weather warnings issued for Wigan as 55mph gusts forecast

Platt Bridge was badly affected by flooding on January 1, 2025

What the weather in 2026 means for Wigan

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weather

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

A Met Office thunderstorm warning will come into force for Wigan on Wednesday.

When Met Office thunderstorm warning will be in place for Wigan

The amber extreme heat warning covering Wigan will be in place from midnight on Wednesday (24 June) to 11:59pm on Thursday 25 June.

How hot it’s forecast to get in Wigan as extreme heat warning issued

A lady sneezing

What to do if you're laid low by hay fever

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold health alert for north west England.

When cold health alert will come into force in Wigan

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to observer its wintry weather advice as Storm Goretti advances on Wigan

RSPCA issues pet owner tips ahead of Storm Goretti

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

The first few days of 2025 is starting off with a cold snap, as many wake to frosty conditions.

How to keep yourself warm and stay safe during the cold weather

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

BBC Weather is forecasting snow for Wigan next week, as the UKHSA has issued an amber cold health alert for north west England.

Snow forecast for Wigan next week as amber cold health alert issued

A Met Office yellow rain warning will be in place for Wigan until 23:59 on Monday.

Weather warning in force in Wigan as 60mm of rain forecast

Network Rail is warning that this weekend's nasty weather could disrupt services for Wigan train users

Bad weather alert to local railway passengers
Wigan rail passengers have been warned to check before travelling this weekend – especially if heading north – with extremely heavy rain expected.
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When Wigan weather warnings will come into force as heavy rain forecast.

When Wigan weather warnings will be in place as heavy rain forecast

A stock image of a broken umbrella as the Met Office issues a wind warning for Wigan.

Wigan weather warning issued as Storm Claudia to bring 50mph winds

The Northern Lights, as seen over France earlier this year

Northern Lights to stun UK tonight - best time to see them

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

A fallen tree at St Elizabeth's Church in Aspull

More trees damaged by Storm Amy

Met Office forecast shows 50mph gusts and heavy rain for Wigan as Storm Amy named.

50mph gusts and heavy rain forecast for Wigan as Storm Amy named

Hurricane Gabrielle could bring “persistent downpours” to UK - Wigan forecast.

How Hurricane Gabrielle could impact UK’s weather - Wigan forecast

“Risk of disruption” as Met Office issues weather warning for Wigan.

Wigan could see heavy rain as Met Office issues weather warning

A file photo of a test of a public alert system on a mobile phone. Mobile phones will ring out with an alarm this September as the Government tests its emergency alert system.

Going green: Just think green when choosing tea or coffee

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wigan.

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Wigan

The Northern Lights as seen from Herne Bay in Kent last October

Tips to spot the Northern Lights tonight as aurora appears in UK skies
Tuesday night may be your last chance to see them for some time 🔭
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When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Meteorological autumn begins.

Met office forecast for September as meteorological autumn begins

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

Met Office forecasts increased likelihood of rain.

Increased likelihood of rain - When it could rain in Wigan

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Motoring expert issues urgent warning to Wigan drivers amid Storm Floris

The Met Office shares advice on how to stay safe in a storm, as amber and yellow wind warnings are in place.

How to stay safe in Storm Floris as wind warnings in place

Met Office wind warning issued for Wigan as Storm Floris to bring 40mph gusts.

Wind warning issued for Wigan as Storm Floris to bring 40mph gusts

Keep hot dogs and pets cool (photo: adobe)

Going green: How can I keep my pets cool in this heat while I’m at work?

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wigan.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Wigan as torrential rain forecast

Ways to keep cool as high temperatures forecast.

Five hacks to keep cool in hot weather as high temperatures forecast

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wigan.

When heavy downpours could hit Wigan as thunderstorm warning issued

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge.

Watch: Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge

Temperatures surge to mid 20s - are we experiencing a Spanish plume?

Watch: Spanish plume explained as UK temperatures surge to mid 20s

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

The Met Office has warned of rain showers

Rain is coming - this is when

Warning to those who are more vulnerable to limit their exposure to direct sunlight.

Vulnerable Brits warned to avoid direct sunlight during hot spell

Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

Temperatures are forecast to rise this weekend.

Date summer officially starts as temperatures to rise this weekend

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

A woman sits by fountains in warm weather.

Exact day Wigan forecast to see 24°C heat next week

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