rain

There was certainly no lack of precipitation in London this week.

People in Greenwich, Bromley, Lewisham and Croydon could be affected by flooding.

Bailiff filmed apparently kicking a protester in Parliament Square. Hilton to open hotel in Syon Park. TfL boss gets pissy at Serco over bike hire delays. National Gallery to run the ‘most complete’ exhibition of Da Vinci works ever held. Oo, look. Rain. Image by …

Photo / Roll The Dice To judge by the precipitation outside, it’s probably not the best day to discover that the radio system used in London’s ambulances tends not to work very well in the rain, at least according to the Health & Safety Executive. …

The commingled wrath of Tlaloc and Jove was unleashed on the capital last night when half the usual August rainfall came in just six hours. Five underground stations were closed and Londoners drenched as the heavens vomited. The Evening Standard deployed the phrase ‘Chaos for …

Last night at 7pm a torrential downpour drenched a hardy bunch of walkers gathered beneath the trees on Camberwell Green. But the first Straycation went ahead regardless. A spate of precipitation wasn’t going to stop these story hungry folklore seekers pursuing tales of myth and …

Image Darren Lehane The downpour that drenched London this afternoon has played havoc with the transport network. Ominous rumbles of thunder and attendant arcs of lightning exploded into torrents of precipitation just as rush hour rolled around, leading to predictable calamity for the homeward bound. …

89. The Freak Storm of 1925 It was like a scene from a blockbuster disaster movie in the end, but how it all began was a mystery, like so many freakish weather shows. The Kentish Mercury and Kentish Independent of the 24th July were both …

No, Field Day was not sunny. Nor were there enough toilets (again). Waiting in a queue for one hour to relieve yourself and thus missing an exemplary array of alternative muscial talent is not acceptable. Nor is it fun. I could pay £30 and use …

Rain, rain, go away…flirtatious spring-like temperatures and halcyon moments of direct sunlight belie this week’s forecast for April showers. At least that leaves plenty of time to soak up indoor activities on the cheap before we jet our wellies and get on with the picnic …