Hundreds have been evacuated from their homes since Storm Dennis hit on Sunday and five people have died after being struck by fallen trees or swept away in the deluge.

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.

Met Office forecasters are warning of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Northern Ireland this evening. Pictured: Derbyshire snow today.

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.

Kevin Lorryman's home is just one of dozens in the East Yorkshire communities of Snaith and East Cowick which were inundated a week ago when the River Aire spilled out of its washlands.

136 flood alerts have been put in place - mostly in the South - while the north has large yellow rain warnings for today before some respite on Sunday.

The Met Office is warning of high pressure systems from the Atlantic and northern Europe crossing towards the eastern parts of the UK from Friday afternoon.

Snow is expected to hit parts of the UK while temperatures plummet to -8C in mini 'Beast from the East' set to batter lockdown Britain until next week (pictured, snow settling in Co Durham).

Britons feeling blue because of the coronavirus lockdown are set to bask in some sunshine with forecasters predicting temperatures could soar to 68F by Sunday.

Temperatures are set to rocket across the UK on Sunday and could hit up to 68F, but Britons will have to sunbathe from their back garden as the nation remains on lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis.

Forces across the country will be deployed to beauty spots, parks and roads amid mounting fears the public will leave their homes to soak up the sun. Pictured: A surfer in Tyne and Wear.

A 2,000 mile-wide 'high pressure bubble' will see temperatures climb in Britain from 68F (20C) on Monday to 73F (23C) by Thursday, which would make the UK hotter than Essaouira, Morocco.

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No foreign holiday doesn't have to mean no tan with these fabulous faux glows 

If you like pistachio ice cream, you'll love this. It is worthwhile trying to find pistachio extract, but if you can't almond extract is fine

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Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a pile of flatbreads as it would be with other salads for a weekend lunch spread

A crisp green salad would be just the ticket alongside

This is a particularly gorgeous take on our favourite Sunday roast

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Pour the butter and sage leaves over the carrots to serve

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She was seen stepping out on Christmas Eve on Tuesday with daughter Lea, two, for a stroll in New York City. And one day later, Irina Shayk was spotted solo - with her hands full on gifts.

The daughter of Lionel Richie, 21, was seen outside the beachfront restaurant wearing a stylish python print coat and black shades.

The tournament, which will feature four matches in the Middle East for the first time, has been extremely controversial since it was announced last year. And Atletico Madrid have been struggling to sell tickets.

Eden Hazard has not featured for Real Madrid since suffering an ankle injury in November against Paris Saint-Germain. Los Blancos are set to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.

The four Spanish clubs involved in the revamped Super Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia have sold less than NINE per cent of available tickets, it has been revealed.

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.

PETE JENSON: Toni Kroos' corner completely caught out Valencia goalkeeper Jaume Domenech, who was on the edge of his six-yard box speaking with Francis Coquelin

Barcelona have suffered a major blow as striker Luis Suarez is set for six weeks on the sidelines, as the club have confirmed he is to undergo knee surgery.

A clash of the bitter old foes is served up once again as Real Madrid lock horns with city rivals Atletico to battle for the Super Cup. In an historic twist, the fixture is to be played in Saudi Arabia.

EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: Sportsmail understands the inaugural event could be staged as early as next year. An option under consideration is a one-off street race in Jeddah.