An extreme warning is issued for parts of Scotland and an amber alert will stay in place in Northern Ireland until the end of ...

The UK is in for a rainy Easter weekend, and Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England are all in the firing line.

Ireland and Scotland are often credited as the cradles of red hair. With about 10% of Ireland's population and 6% of Scotland's sporting the striking shade, it's easy to see why the stereotype exists.

The mini-heatwave currently bringing balmy temperatures to the UK looks set to end in a few days' time as weather maps suggest an Atlantic storm could bring as much as two inches of snow to some parts ...