It’s a duckling kind of day 🦆

There was a time we worried if they’d ever be in the same room…

UK must be ready for ‘unprecedented’ heatwaves and flooding, climate experts warn …with at least 2C warming by 2050 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

A few pics from a beautiful July day 🌤️

Another 34C day tomorrow...not even mid summer (in fact, only 3 weeks into Astronomical summer) and we've already seen 33C+ days during 3 separate heatwaves this season

There go the raspberries

We are blown away (pun intended) by the incredible response to our call for your storm names. 12,500 submissions in 24 hours! Keep them coming... www.metoffice.gov.uk/forms/name-o... Which names do you think are most popular?

Just hanging out Holding down branches so Romulus & Remus don’t have to bother stretching for leaves 🙄

Heads up!

Mild + wet = toad night And an evening of clearing them off the road 🙄

January was a busy month for the weather with a big storm, lots of sunshine, and some heavy snow. Busy for the weather ... but quiet at the allotment. But that means there's more time to introduce Jean - the cocker spaniel! www.itv.com/watch/news/a...

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#StormEowyn is on the way - with warnings already in place for the Tyne Tees & Border regions. Worth keeping up to date with the forecast as the situation develops:

Do you ever get the feeling you are being followed?

"I think it is really important to get angry because the public right now is quite unfocused." Dr Peter Kalmus and Dr Varun Sivaram talk to @cathynewman.bsky.social about the LA fires and the role played by climate change, driven by fossil fuels. Read & watch here: www.channel4.com/news/la-fire...

NASA satellite image showing mostly clear skies over the UK and how the snow is still holding on - particularly on higher ground in the north

Starting 2025 with an aurora sighting! - fingers crossed for another epic year for the northern lights 🤞🏼

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It’s a windy winter solstice. But hey, there’s more daylight from tomorrow - so there’s every reason to smile.

Love it when a plan comes together 🙌🏽 From sketch book to my own mini Kew Gardens 🌱

What a night..and more to come today, with warnings remaining in force throughout.. take care #StormDarragh 🌬🌧 www.metoffice.gov.uk for warnings in force

Hold on to your tinsel! Some wet and windy weather this evening. But that's just a taste of what's on the way... Storm Darragh arrives tomorrow with weather warnings already in place for gusts of up to 80mph. More on the track and those warnings below: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

#StormDarragh has been named and is forecast to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and through the weekend #WeatherAware ⚠️

My second bisque fired batch of pots out the kiln. I’ve yet to make two that look the same… but figure I must be developing some kind of skills 🤷🏻‍♂️

ANNOUNCEMENT Only three weeks to go until our days start getting longer! ☀️☀️☀️

Pinch punch!! 10C°+ (!) as we start the day on the 1st December . So it’s a cloudy and mild walk on the first day of meteorological winter.

Lil P vs Jean 🐓🥊🐕

I've been to meet the truly remarkable botanist Dr Margaret Bradshaw. The 98-year-old has been recording the flora in Teesdale for decades and we talked about plants, legacy, and how the area has adapted to a changing climate. You can see the full report here: www.itv.com/watch/news/a...

When I have to get up but he’s not done sitting

In our warming world there is an increasing chance of extreme rainfall events and flash flooding For every 1C rise in temperature the atmosphere can hold 7% more moisture...

Jean’s first snow. And, typical spaniel, takes it in her (literal) stride!

First batch out the kiln since I properly got on the pottery wheel. Quick spoiler- if I give you a present this year… expect pots. Many pots.

There's a STORM on the way! #StormBert will arrive on Saturday bringing disruptive weather. Heavy snow, heavy rain, and strong winds. There's a lot to keep an eye on. www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warn...

Brrrrrr…. You know it’s cold when the pond near me freezes over!❄️ Fun fact: just a month to go until our shortest day🌑 EVEN FUNNER fact: just a month-and-a-day until our days start getting longer!! ☀️

Basket o’ cat anyone? Loki’s on strike and refusing to go out in this cold weather

A frosty morning as we gear up for our first wintry spell of the season

⚠️Snow & ice warning⚠️ A period of rain, sleet & snow is moving in this evening and overnight into Tuesday morning. It’s likely most of the snow will fall on hills, with 5 to 10cm+ possible above 200. There is a small chance of snow settling at lower levels.

If you’ve been thinking about getting rescue hens- Belinda here is your sign to just do it! Yes they may arrive a bit scruffy… but they are always the friendliest and most inquisitive of the bunch.

She’s a model

What a difference a year makes: This time last year my dad and I were heading into surgery, as I was able to donate a kidney after his failed. Amazing nhs teams and a bit of luck means it was a complete success! Today, dad’s chilling out with his appropriate mug, and I’m doing pottery!

I wish I could explain to Jean that she has the size advantage… but cats gonna cat

Calm and murky to start the day- with some very vocal ducks.

Let’s start with a sunrise and Jean the puppy having a lovely time, and we’ll just go from there