Just before Christmas, a bitter wind blew in. Ice and snow descended, first in Scotland and then, on Boxing Day, across the rest of the UK. Before it could melt or the new year arrive, a second blizza

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In December 2025, Storm Bram battered Britain, bringing 90mph winds and severe flooding. The River Ouse swept through the historic city of York, and water spewed out of culverts and submerged streets

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unherd.com It is no coincidence that the world’s first cities were built where water was abundant, says Peter Frankopan. From the Nile and the Yangtze to the River Thames, reliable access to freshwate

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