Why thunderstorms happen after hot weather as Met Office explains scientific reason

While many of us were hoping for some more summery weather next month, forecasters are looking less optimistic.

Henry Ramsay, the charming, curly-haired joker from Aussie soap Neighbours, was a character we all adored. He was the son of Madge (played by Anne Charleston) and brother to mechanic Charlene, famously portrayed by Kylie Minogue.The role was played by actor Craig McLachlan, who was introduced by show bosses in 1987 as a new heartthrob to fill the shoes of the recently-departed Shane Ramsay (Peter O'Brien). Over more than 800 episodes, he set viewers' hearts aflutter with his clumsy plots, flirtatious antics, and those iconic dungarees.

The Met Office has spoken out following reports that Brits could be braced for '50 days of rain' in a miserably wet summer. It has been widely reported that the forecaster had warned the Government to prepare for wet conditions over the coming months - with at least 50 days of 2.5mm or more rainfall.

Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell paused the live show to offer a sweet shout-out to Ant McPartlin. As the hosts, Ant and Dec, launched into the first live episode of the series tonight, they were about to engage with the panel that included judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli when Simon chimed in with his warm message for new dad Ant. Ant and his wife Anne-Marie recently welcomed their baby boy Wilder into the world.The excited daddy took to social media shortly after the birth to express gratitude for the outpouring of support and congratulations at the jubilant time.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms while cautioning for more bad weather in the coming days.

The Met Office has slapped Greater Manchester with a yellow weather warning ahead of a bumper Sunday for the city. Tomorrow (May 26) will see the Great Manchester Run return, with thousands set to pound the streets.

The three-day weekend is upon us and it's shaping up to be a busy one. Football fans are flocking to Wembley for the all-Manchester FA Cup final today (May 25) and Sunday's Championship play-off final between Leeds and Southampton.

The Met Office has warned that a month's worth of rain could fall over some parts of the UK over the next 24 hours.

A 'danger to life' alert is in place across Greater Manchester amid a 'severe' yellow weather warning from the Met Office. Forecasters have issued the alert across the region and much of the north of England over the coming days.

Ant McPartlin is taking a break from the limelight to spend time with his adorable new arrival.The beloved Geordie presenter, aged 48, has just become a dad, announcing the birth of his son on Tuesday with wife Anne-Marie. He shared an endearing black and white snap of him holding baby Wilder Patrick McPartlin and gushed: "Welcome to the family Wilder Patrick Mcpartlin. Born, 14/05/24 at 8.54am Baby is beautiful, Mummy's a legend, Sisters are over the moon.

Ant McPartlin has made a heartfelt gesture to his best mate and co-star Declan Donnelly following the birth of his first child.

Casualty star Derek Thompson has opened up about his exit from the BBC soap after 38 years as Charlie Fairhead - and he's hinted that there's more to his departure than meets the eye.The actor, 76, stopped by Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to chat about his new role in detective drama Blue Lights. When asked by host Susanna Reid why he left Casualty after nearly four decades, Derek hesitantly replied: "That's all rather confused." After being pressed on the matter, he added: "It's confused in that there is a truth and the truth has been rather garnished.

Dazzling displays of aurora borealis colour are possible over the skies of Greater Manchester on Sunday night, but the Met Office has warned any sightings 'will be far reduced' compared to Friday and Saturday nights due to predicted stormy weather conditions and cloud cover.

When OK! sits down for a chat with comedian Francine Lewis, we’re not sure which one of her hilarious personas will be on the other end of the call. Will it be a take on reality queen Gemma Collins? Perhaps a version of Sharon Osbourne? Or maybe even her iconic Stacey Solomon... We certainly couldn’t wait to find out.

The Met Office has issued a new update for those hoping to catch a glimpse of tonight's Northern Lights display. On Friday night (May 10), Greater Manchester was treated to dazzling auroras in the skies across the region.

Comedians might not usually be known for their toned, muscular physiques, but Joel Dommett is bucking the trend with his incredible body transformation.The funnyman and TV presenter, 38, has made himself over from skinny to stacked with his dedication to diet and fitness, that has given him an enviable body. And he recently set tongues wagging online by sparking rumours he'd signed up to a celebrity version of BBC One's TV hit, Gladiators. Joel posted a pic to Instagram showing him in a white vest as he displayed his impressive biceps.

As the UK gears up for its first mini heatwave of the year, Love Island star Olivia Attwood has shared a "genius" deodorant hack that's a "life saver" for makeup in hot weather. With temperatures expected to reach a sizzling 25C in some parts of the country from Friday, May 10, many are swapping their winter coats for shorts and dresses.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office which covers a huge part of the UK this weekend. The 10-hour warning comes into place at midday on Sunday and will remain in force until 10pm.

The highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is finally on the horizon.Originally scheduled for earlier this year, Saturday, May 18 is now the date the two giants of boxing will lock horns. It's been over two decades since the heavyweight division witnessed a unified world champion, with Lennox Lewis holding that distinction back in 1999 and boxing fans will now get to see another holder of all four belts.Now, with Fury and Usyk set to collide in a major undisputed fight, the excitement among boxing enthusiasts, both casual and die-hard, is palpable in the lead-up to the huge night which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. In an interesting turn of events, there's been an inclusion of a rematch clause which ensures that, regardless of the outcome, Fury and Usyk will cross paths once again, hinting at the potential for a compelling series between the two.

likening her Vetements look to an Ikea towel, inspiring the Swedish home goods giant to reimagine Doja Cat’s ensemble with their own products, likely costing much less than the cotton couture.“Have you MET the newest addition to our range. Introducing the DÖJA Towel dress,” Ikea UK wrote on Instagram alongside the carousel of images featuring a model parading around an Ikea store while dressed as the “Demons” singer.In one photo, Ikea’s inked model posed in front of a store pushing a branded cart wearing stilettos and a stark white bath towel.