The Met Office has warned a month's worth of rain could fall across an already soaked Wales today as yet another wave of torrential rain moves over the country. Pictured: Worcester.

More than 300 schools were shut for safety reasons today with forecasters warning up to four inches could fall over parts of northern England, Scotland Northern Ireland this week.

Large parts of Shropshire are already underwater, with many access roads closed, and things could get worse with the river due to peak tonight amid further heavy rain in the Welsh mountains.

Londoners bemoaned the 'pathetic' flakes that fell for just a few minutes this morning before joking that the city would still fall to its knees regardless - paralysed by the smallest bit of bad weather.

Met Office forecasters warned of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Northern Ireland overnight.

More than 170 Environment Agency flood alerts or warnings are still in place for England with further rain and hill snow on the way for some areas after temperatures fell to -3C (27F).

The Met Office has imposed consecutive weather warnings for fog, snow, wind and rain beginning today and not letting up until Tuesday lunchtime for parts of Britain.

Temperatures are expected to be warmer than Ibiza in Britain today, with highs of 77F (25C) forecast in the south compared to 64F (18C) in the Spanish holiday hotspot.

This dish is also great for a barbecue − just cook the chops on the hot grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking

Can we be friends… and have sex?   

There's an art to applying spring's fresh palette. I'm currently enjoying feeling a tad painterly when it comes to my make-up choices

Crisp on the base and around the outside but creamy within, this version comes laced with leeks and mustard. Gravy or chilli jam are my favourite additions.

You can whisk up this frying-pan take on a clafoutis in minutes. It's especially good doused in a river of cream

I wasn't sure what to write this week. We're all thinking about the spread of a global pandemic, so I see my role as offering some light relief from that

I had no idea that my wife fancies other women

Why won't my children forgive me?      

That's been the reality for many bereaved parents - until now, thanks to one mother's tireless campaign - and the introduction of Jack's Law

Forget the 60s-style bungalow. Interior designer and TV presenter Sophie Robinson's annexe for her mum Claire is light, bright and totally modern   

You can easily throw a meal together with a handful of these crowd-pleasers - they really need no further introduction

He wants to find his birth father   

Missing your gym class? Eaten your body weight in biscuits? Don't worry, A-list trainer and top UK fitness expert Matt Roberts

You can tell a lot about a person from their dishwasher etiquette. Growing up, we had one in the corner of our kitchen which was only ever used for special occasions

This makes twice the amount of sauce that you will need for one pud, but it can be reheated another time

Divinely tender and truffle-like, the raspberry frills make this an all-singing production

Why does my son refuse to see me?    

I want to leave my husband but have nowhere to go

I could live off this Mexican-inspired chilli - especially as it makes enough to feed a crowd with more to spare. I use brisket along with a little diced pork shoulder for richness

I flirted with my friend's husband and now she won't speak to me    

This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music

This is a particularly gorgeous take on our favourite Sunday roast

This wickedly sticky bread and butter pud is a tribute to our love of toast with butter and marmalade

If lockdown has you longing for flourishing flowers or a kitchen garden, award-winning Royal Horticultural Society judge Jo Thompson is here to show you how

The horrific murder of 14-year-old Breck Bednar by an online predator shocked the nation - So is it possible to move on from such unimaginable loss?

As another year draws to a close, it's time to spin the globe and think about where we might travel in 2020. Here's our pick of the best places to head to in the coming year. Happy travels!

Sofia Richie shared a very sultry photo of herself onboard a plane on Monday. The beauty appeared to be heading on a snow adventure ahead of New Year's Eve.

The fire in the RD DXX Limited Buggy started on the route between Jeddah and Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia, earlier today with French driver Romain Dumas at the helm alongside Alexandre Winocq.

Maxwell was one of several to face backlash for attending MDL Beast Fest, including Sofia Richie, Winnie Harlow, Alessandra Ambrosio, Luka Sabbat and Armie Hammer.

PETE JENSON: The Spanish Super Cup was always the least important trophy in Spain's football calendar. Making it four teams and taking it to Saudi Arabia has only lessened its appeal.

Barca and Real Madrid are facing a huge backlash over their £102m jaunt to Saudi Arabia as they ignore criticism over taking money from a nation long-condemned for its terrible human rights record.

More than a dozen Saudi servicemen training at various US military facilities will be expelled from the country, it was revealed Saturday evening.

EXCLUSIVE: The two-time heavyweight champion announced his retirement from MMA in October after suffering defeat to Francis Ngannou following a three-year hiatus due to injury troubles.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has revealed he is open to the idea of playing Premier League matches abroad in the future and questioned English football's blackout of 3pm Saturday games.

Sheffield United's vice chairman Joseph Giansiracusa demanded Britons Deborah Parry and Lucille McLaughlin be executed in Saudia Arabia when he represented the family of their victim.

'Total nonsense - this story was out almost a year ago, it was debunked, we rejected it completely,' minister of foreign affairs Adel al-Jubeir said in Davos on Thursday.

Hatice Cengiz visited London in May last year just months after her husband's brutal murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. Concerns were raised by the US over spying.

Jared Kushner, 39, (pictured with Trump) could also have been hacked by the Saudi Crown Prince like Bezos (inset with the prince), investigators say.

Prosecutors have obtained documents including a May 10, 2018 text message sent from the phone of Bezos' girlfriend Lauren Sanchez to her brother Michael Sanchez, containing her texts.

Frank Warren is the promoter for Tyson Fury who will face Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on February 22. Warren has talked down claims that Wilder could go on to face Anthony Joshua this year.

Barcelona have tested Monaco's resolve by bidding for their talisman Ben Yedder, according to reports in France. The forward has 15 goals from 18 games in all competitions.

A Saudi takeover of Newcastle would be 'sportswashing' according to human rights body Amnesty International.The Premier League club are understood to be in talks with two potential buyers