It sounds like a contradiction. After weeks of sunshine, dry gardens and fields that look like they've forgotten what rain is, the arrival of a huge downpour might seem like exactly what the ground needs. But after a prolonged dry spell, heavy rain can actually create a surprisingly rapid risk of flooding. And with 2026 having already delivered an exceptionally dry summer across much of England and Wales, it's a […]

There is something rather satisfying about travelling by train. You get on, find a seat, put your bag down and then, for a while, somebody else does the driving. No traffic jams. No searching for somewhere to park. No arguments about which lane you should be in. And then there is the view. Britain has some remarkable railway journeys, from dramatic Highland landscapes to seaside runs, rolling countryside and routes […]