Friday, January 24, 2020

How flooding can lead to depression … and leaves children traumatised

Yet it can often be avoided
Monday, January 20, 2020

Why carrots may be a scarcer sight this spring … but do they really help you see in the dark?

Flooding causes major problems with UK crops
Monday, January 13, 2020

Make sure you’re prepared for heavy rain and 70mph winds

Storm to lash UK over next 36 hours
Friday, January 10, 2020

Which are the wettest cities in Europe?

And where is London in the ‘Eurovision of rain’
Friday, January 10, 2020

Here’s the weather forecast until early February … and it splits the UK in two

But are you in the good half or the bad half?
Monday, January 6, 2020

Why are FloodSax alternative sandbags white?

Spoiler: it’s not rocket science
Friday, January 3, 2020

Can flood victims can get insurance again for their homes … and sometimes significantly cheaper too?

Government scheme with insurance companies has helped 250,000 people
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Tragic inventor’s pioneering anti-flood device will help protect homes and businesses from floodwater

Luke Ruddiman was a rising star in the world of business
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Which is the wettest place in the UK?

Where are you in the list of the rainiest cities in Britain?
Thursday, December 5, 2019

Are the last 10 years really hottest on record according to international weather experts?

Flooding is getting worse worldwide
Monday, December 2, 2019

Here are the chances for snow on Christmas Day

And what does a white Christmas actually mean anyway?
Friday, November 29, 2019

Here’s an inexpensive yet effective way to protect your home from flooding

Environment Agency says FloodSax are one way to stop floodwater from getting in
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

What happens if you miss work because of flooding? The answer may surprise you.

Here is the information every worker at risk of flooding needs to know
Monday, November 25, 2019

Insurance nightmare for flood victims

Nasty shock for many who discover they aren’t insured for flooding
Friday, November 22, 2019

People turning a blind eye to their flood risk

Only one in 4 bother to find out if their new home is in danger of flooding
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Councils turn to sandbag alternatives for emergencies … but warn homeowners and businesses they must protect themselves from flooding

FloodSax sandless sand bags proving popular among local authorities
Monday, November 18, 2019

Why it’s virtually impossible to predict floods

Weather expert provides intriguing insight into the recent catastrophic floods
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Why councils won’t provide you with sandbags when flooding is imminent

Responsibility is on home and business owners to protect themselves
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Why a flood action group is using sandless sandbags to protect homes and businesses vulnerable to flooding

Councils have no responsibility to provide sand bags
Friday, November 1, 2019

Here’s the weather for the whole of November

Spoiler alert: it’s not good
Friday, October 25, 2019

FloodSax saving facilities managers a fortune in flood claims

It can even help out when boilers go on the blink
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Why FloodSax sandless sandbags are vital for health and safety

Seen in action at a major London railway station
Thursday, October 10, 2019

Urgent flood risk warning for all property landlords

How to avoid danger of costly disputes if they suffer from flooding
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Why a suburban road turned into an instant fast-flowing river

Homes and businesses need flood protection 24/7
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

How to get ready for autumn’s abysmal weather

Councils won’t come to the rescue with sandbags
Monday, September 16, 2019

Why the terrible flash flooding in Spain can happen in the UK

Met Office explains how terrifying deluges can wreak havoc
Friday, September 13, 2019

It’s wet up north … and getting wetter

Grim results from a major survey into future flooding
Friday, September 6, 2019

How flooding can have a devastating impact on mental health

Expert says flood protection is also health protection
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

‘Sandless sandbags’ kept hurricane floodwater at bay

Fear of a huge storm surge to hit Florida coastline
Monday, September 2, 2019

You’d be so wrong to think flooding is only caused by rain … here are 7 types of flooding

Millions of homes across the UK are at risk from flooding
Monday, August 19, 2019

See the unfloodable homes that sit on top of the water

Ingenious designs from clever architects
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Which is the wettest city in the UK?

Where are you in the list of ‘rain shame’
Monday, August 12, 2019

Council warns that traditional sandbags may only last FOUR months

That’s why more and more people are turning to FloodSax ‘sandless’ sandbags
Friday, August 2, 2019

How to find out if your home or business has ever been flooded

It's simple to do ... and it's free
Thursday, July 25, 2019

£3m to teach people how to protect their homes from the misery of flooding

3 ‘pathway projects’ are each getting £700,000
Monday, July 15, 2019

Why flooding can have a severe impact on your mental health

It’s a case of stress heaped on stress if your home or business has been flooded
Friday, July 12, 2019

Hurricane Barry set to batter parts of the USA

State of emergency declared in New Orleans hours before heavy rain is set to fall on already flooded streets
Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Flood victims talk about their trauma … and what they’ve done to protect their homes and businesses

Hard-hitting stories compiled by UK flood campaigner Mary Dhonau
Monday, July 1, 2019

Shock figures reveal that 250,000 homes in Wales are at risk of flooding

Welsh Government drawing up an action plan to deal with the crisis
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Here's why you’ll see far more heavy rain in the years to come

Scientists say rainfall statistics make grim reading
Monday, June 24, 2019

Chances are you’ll experience a thunderstorm today … but what exactly is a thunderstorm?

We explain just why both lightning and thunder happen
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Is June really becoming the wettest month of all in the UK?

Here are some statistics that may surprise you
Monday, June 17, 2019

Here’s when the weather is likely to improve

Prepare for more showers and heavy spells of rain in the coming weeks
Friday, June 14, 2019

This is how bad flooding can get in just a few hours

Family wake up to find their garden totally submerged by filthy floodwater
Monday, June 10, 2019

June’s weather set to be a record-breaker for all the wrong reasons

Any hopes of a flaming June well and truly extinguished
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Here’s how commercial buildings are riddled with potential flooding problems

Even the smallest leaks can cause huge damage and be very expensive to repair
Thursday, June 6, 2019

The rain in Spain’s heading our way to be a pain

Downpours set to hit the UK tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Here’s the weather forecast for the next month (best look away now)

Plenty of rain on the way … and the north will fare better than southern areas in the UK
Monday, June 3, 2019

Soggy USA set to get even wetter in the years ahead

Scientists give bleak warning amid climate change fears
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Is climate change to blame for the severe flooding we are now seeing in the USA?

Statistics show the astonishing increase in rainfall since the early 1990s
Friday, May 24, 2019

How prisoners are ‘bagging’ themselves reduced sentences

USA judge comes up with way to help area suffering badly from flooding
Thursday, May 23, 2019

The amazing way scientists know how bad flooding was 560 years ago

It also shows them the impact global warming is having
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Homes flooded after sandbag barrier collapses

Around 100,000 sandbags had been deployed but the floodwater was too powerful
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Flooding misery for people living in the poorer parts of a USA city

Ambitious flood mitigation plan now underway in Chicago
Monday, May 20, 2019

FloodSax are the world’s best-selling alternative sandbags … and we need even more distributors

Opportunities for hard-working partners in many overseas countries
Thursday, May 16, 2019

More severe storms set to batter already flooded parts of the USA

It’s already been a terrible spring for states such as Texas and Kansas
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Why the big unanswered question on defending the UK from flooding remains unanswered

£1bn needed every year … but no-one seems to have actually pledged any money
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Is the £1bn needed each year to combat UK flooding a ‘fantasy’ figure?

It’s unclear where is such a huge sum is going to come from
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

How Google is trying to reduce the terrible death toll from flooding in India

Search engine giant is setting up a pioneering early warning system
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

World’s best-selling alternative sandbag reaches phenomenal milestone

FloodSax have proved themselves in action time and time again in countries as diverse as the USA, Australia, Kuwait and Russia
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Did you know a trick of the light is the reason the sky is blue?

The science behind it takes rainbows to a whole new level
Friday, April 26, 2019

How Storm Hannah could cause headaches for facilities managers

Wind and rain will show up any leaks in buildings
Monday, April 15, 2019

How nature is being harnessed to try to stop flooding

£2.6m scheme now underway in West Yorkshire
Thursday, April 11, 2019

This is what will happen if ALL the ice melts in the world

National Geographic reveals just how bad it will be for Earth
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Eager beavers take flood prevention right back to nature

The hope is they’ll build dams which will save a village from flooding
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Eye-watering amount of investment needed to tackle flooding over the next 50 years ... and it'll need far more than sandbags

Dire warning from the Environment Agency that without the investment flood damage will be astronomical ... but alternative sandbags FloodSax are enough to save businesses and homes
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Why these councils rely on FloodSax sandless sandbags to stop horrendous damage during flooding emergencies

Homeowners warned by councils that they must protect themselves from flooding
Friday, March 15, 2019

These are the UK’s towns and cities most at risk from flooding ... so better prepare with sandbag alternatives Floodsax

Who has got the unwanted top spot for the second year running?
Monday, March 11, 2019

How flood victims face a double whammy from the rain AND their insurers ... so best prepare with FloodSax alternative sandbags

Typical insurance policy rises by a fifth after a flooding claim – here’s how to avoid it.
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Met Office reveals the worrying impact of global warming

Ice melting, seas rising and more rain … and that’s not all
Monday, March 4, 2019

Why councils won’t help flood-threatened homes and businesses with sandbags

It’s simply not their responsibility to do so … so best prepare with FloodSax alternative sandbags
Friday, March 1, 2019

Storm Freya heralds the start of a very wet and windy March so best stock up with FloodSax alternative sandbags

Disappointing forecast for the entire month
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Council bucks trend to supply FloodSax sandless sandbags to people in danger of flooding

Solihull Council steps in to offer help in the aftermath of devastating floods
Friday, February 8, 2019

Why some companies could be in ‘hot water’ if they have a fire at their premises

Environment Agency says companies MUST have a plan in place to contain water used to fight fires ... and Floodsax sandless sandbags could prove very useful
Monday, January 28, 2019

Don’t giggle over Giddel, the robot that cleans your toilet

Makes you wonder what they’ll use lithium-ion batteries for next
Friday, January 25, 2019

Expect the media to start talking about the Beast from the East again so get those FloodSax alternative sandbags ready for action

Mid February will see temperatures plummet
Friday, January 18, 2019

Here’s the weather forecast until mid February … with wind set to be more of a pain than the rain and snow

Wind, rain, sleet and snow … welcome to winter
Thursday, January 3, 2019

Why the so-called Beast from the East may never leave its lair

Met Office forecast at odds with some national media headlines
Saturday, December 29, 2018

Don’t be fooled by the ‘phoney weather’ start to January

It’ll be tough going by the middle of the month
Monday, December 17, 2018

Flooding can cause serious mental health problems so make sure you're prepared with sandbag alternative FloodSax

One victim bravely talks about the impact it had on him
Friday, December 14, 2018

Sandbag warning as first severe weather of the winter is expected to hit the UK hard

Businesses and homeowners told they must protect themselves
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Here’s the weather forecast for the New Year

You're going to need a scarf ... or two
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Why FloodSax sandless sandbags are the ‘gift that keeps on giving’

In the long-run they could save you a fortune
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 80 years … and you’re going to need a bigger brolly and more suncream

Report reveals we’ll have hotter summers and wetter winters so you'll be needing some FloodSax alternative sandbags
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Here’s 30 things you can do with a FloodSax - the UK's favourite alternative to sandbags

And if you can think of any more then don’t hesitate to let us know
Monday, November 26, 2018

Look beyond the storms and a white Christmas could be looming

December seems set to be one of the coldest on record
Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Here’s what the weather could do in the run-up to Christmas

Met Office reveals its forecast up to December 19
Monday, November 19, 2018

Here's why an entrepreneur who left school at the age of 14 with no qualifications has been honoured by the Queen

Richard Bailey has shown that qualifications are certainly not everything
Thursday, November 15, 2018

20,000 FloodSax sandless sandbags on their way to Kuwait after killer floods wreak havoc

Around 30 people are now thought to have lost their lives
Sunday, September 23, 2018

How flooding can drain energy from the ‘northern powerhouse’

Government ploughing money into anti-flooding schemes
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The wettest places in the UK revealed … and why the people who live there need FloodSax alternative sandbags

Western parts of the UK get the worst of the deluges
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Here’s what the weather has in store for us this weekend ... and you’re not going to like it

Wind and rain is on the way … and it will be much colder too
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Oh dear … you’ll never guess what the next UK storm will be called

But there’s far more behind this name than you’d ever imagine
Friday, October 12, 2018

Bleak warning about flooding in Wales

Storm Callum could cause severe problems
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Don’t be fooled by the warm weather as there’s a nasty sting in its tail

Met Office already giving out a yellow warning for Friday
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Burst water main shows flooding can happen anywhere and at anytime

This one hit a London housing estate very hard
Thursday, September 27, 2018

The rain in Spain really is a pain

September sun wiped out by huge downpours
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Second storm now sweeping Britain as the rain just keeps on coming

Goodbye Ali, hello Bronagh
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Storm Ali is causing major problems … but where has it come from?

It’s nothing to do with tropical storm Helene
Friday, September 14, 2018

Watch out there’s a storm about as Britain braces itself for its first autumn battering of 2018

Helene is due to slam into the western side of the country
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Why 'sunshine UK' could soon become ‘stormy Britain’

Global weather pattern could spark bad weather and a cold winter
Friday, September 7, 2018

Here’s why flooding can cause serious problems on the railway

Network Rail reveals why passengers face the misery of delays
Friday, August 31, 2018

Urgent warning to companies: they must contain water used to fight fires within their site and Floodsax alternative sandbags will help them do that

Environment Agency says it may well prosecute offenders
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

We all get rained on … but what exactly is it?

The simplest explanation of rain you’ll ever get
Friday, August 24, 2018

Tough tests try to push FloodSax sandless sandbags to their limit

And here’s how they did
Monday, August 20, 2018

UK faces grim prospect of flash flooding … but what causes it and will FloodSax alternative sandbags help?

Met Office explains how terrifying deluges can happen
Friday, August 17, 2018

Forward-thinking council helping its taxpayers with FloodSax sandless sandbags

But South Bucks District Council warns people they MUST organise their own flood defences
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Downpours could hit anywhere in UK in coming days

Liverpool has already suffered flooding problems
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Huge mains burst shows just why FloodSax sandless sandbags are so vital

Floods do happen anywhere at anytime
Thursday, June 28, 2018

FloodSax sandless sandbag saves main broadcasting building from serious damage

It’s just one of the ways the invention has saved businesses the misery and cost of flooding
Sunday, June 10, 2018

How Britain’s vanishing front gardens may be adding to flooding woe

It can send water cascading into your home ... or overwhelm drains
Thursday, June 7, 2018

Frightening number of homes now being built in flood risk areas

In one area of the UK 97% of new homes were built in areas potentially vulnerable to flooding
Saturday, June 2, 2018

What to do to protect yourself from lightning strikes

Surprisingly swimming in a storm can be exceptionally dangerous
Monday, May 28, 2018

Flash floods deluge parts of Birmingham

Met Office has issued weather warning for thunderstorms across the south
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

It may be warm and pleasant … but if it rains heavily this is why it will be particularly unpleasant

Forecasters predicting heavy rain on Friday
Sunday, May 13, 2018

Specialist companies turning to FloodSax sandless sandbags to help shift large amounts of water

They are used to hold back water so maintenance work can be carried out
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Flood on a stunning cruise liner shows it really can happen anytime and any place

Water gets into 50 staterooms on board the Carnival Dream
Sunday, April 29, 2018

You’ll know why you hate Mondays when you look out of the window and see the weather

Met Office issues severe weather warnings
Saturday, April 21, 2018

Pioneering invention that halts lithium-ion battery fires on board planes catches the Queen’s attention

AvSax fire containment bags to get Queen’s Award for Innovation 2018
Monday, April 9, 2018

Disabled man reveals how FloodSax alternative sandbags are solving his flooding problems

Water is continually seeping into 70-year-old Peter Ashworth’s garage
Monday, April 2, 2018

If you think the snow and rain is bad today just think of the flooding to follow

100,000 ‘sandless sandbags’ ready to be deployed on the flooding frontline
Sunday, March 25, 2018

One supermarket sweep you don’t want to be doing

Cold and snow forecast for Easter … with flooding to follow
Monday, March 19, 2018

Urgent flood warning as millions of tons of snow thaws this week

Concern that homes and businesses may not be prepared
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Special anti-flood organisation urges people to protect themselves with FloodSax sandless sandbags

They are both easy to store and deploy
Sunday, November 5, 2017

Can you believe this … underground caverns higher than the Statue of Liberty designed to save Tokyo from flooding

A far cry from the rest of the world that relies on nothing more than a few sandbags
Saturday, March 10, 2018

Flood action group claims some insurance companies are hiking up premiums and even refusing to provide cover for flood victims

So is the new flooding insurance scheme actually working?
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Environment Agency warns people to be prepared for flooding

Melting snow could cause problems anywhere
Monday, February 5, 2018

UK area most likely to be flooded … and the ones which are likely to avoid such misery

Hull is most at risk … by a mile
Sunday, October 29, 2017

Major northern council has emergency stocks of FloodSax sandless sandbags

Bradford Council accepts it was caught out by the Boxing Day floods in 2015
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Huge charity now selling pioneering FloodSax sandless sandbags

American Red Cross has used them for several years to help flood-stricken communities
Sunday, January 28, 2018

Here’s the last place on earth you’d think has flash flooding

Even Kuwait is now being hit by torrential rain
Thursday, January 18, 2018

Here’s what our customers really think about FloodSax

Customer care is clearly all important
Sunday, December 31, 2017

How England’s flood risk areas can be predicted … from the air

High tech laser scanners will show up vulnerable spots
Sunday, December 17, 2017

A West End musical was cancelled … due to flooding

But would FloodSax sandless sandbags have saved the day?
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

How Twitter can work … quite literally!

Owls the latest to benefit from FloodSax sandless sandbags
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

FloodSax sandless sandbags stop environmental ‘catastrophe’

Residents spring into action after bus spills diesel
Friday, December 1, 2017

Not just Ant and Dec getting a drenching in Australia

Flash flooding means FloodSax sandless sandbags are in great demand
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Flooding misery after storms and high winds batter Britain

Weather set to improve after today
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Here’s what our customers think of FloodSax

Some turn to the pioneering sandless sandbags to protect them from storm surges
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Bad storm on its way … and it’s called Brian

‘Weather bomb’ will hit Britain on Saturday
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Storm set to batter Britain

Get prepared as the tail end of a hurricane will hit on Monday
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Heavy rains flood part of UK hospital

Services disrupted and appointments cancelled
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

If you think the risk of flooding is bad now just read this

By 2050 it’s set to get far worse
Sunday, September 24, 2017

Pioneering sandless sandbags withstand the power of Hurricane Irma

Stories emerging of how FloodSax have saved a fortune in damage and human misery
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Eager beavers are nature’s ‘engineers’ to stop flooding

Find out how these hardy animals can help save villagers from disaster
Saturday, September 9, 2017

Flood stricken community gets boost from ‘sandless sandbag’ company

Halifax area devastated by flooding in 2015 ... and fears for more severe flooding in the future
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Is this week’s bad weather linked to the terrible hurricanes devastating the USA?

Expect more bad weather in the UK this week
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Weather for July 2017 looks set to be ‘changeable’ with a north-south divide

Folk won’t be saying ‘phew, what a scorcher!’
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Tens of thousands of sandless sandbags sent to Florida

Terrified residents preparing for ‘worst ever’ hurricane
Saturday, August 19, 2017

September looks to be the calm before the storm in UK

Early warning of high flooding risk in Autumn
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Sandless sandbags save care home from disaster

Water could have badly damaged its computer server at any time
Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Rain and flooding set to get far worse in the UK

Dire warning from the Met Office for the years ahead
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

100,000 lightning strikes hit southern England last night – but what exactly is lightning?

You won't believe this lightning factfile ... such as a single lightning bolt unleashes as much energy as blowing up a ton of TNT.
Saturday, July 8, 2017

Amazing ‘sandless sandbags’ to star in flood risk demonstrations at Yorkshire Show

Special stand called Prepared? will show visitors how vital it is to be ready to keep water out in areas vulnerable to flooding
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Huge battery recycling factory turns to FloodSax sandless sandbags to protect itself from flooding

It can sort a staggering 5m kg of batteries each year
Thursday, May 4, 2017

Fire and flood … are you prepared for both?

People have a fear of fire but forget the terrible damage wreaked by water
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Fire crews get sandbags … but without the hassle of sand. What on earth can they be?

They miraculously expand in floodwater to become better than traditional sandbags
Saturday, April 22, 2017

Our man in Belgium … a genius at using FloodSax sandless sandbags in ways you wouldn’t believe

Meet Adel Oueslati who has used the pioneering invention to save an international showjumping contest, help DIY giant Ikea and stop a care home's computer server from being wrecked
Saturday, April 15, 2017

FloodSax put to the test … by school pupils

Young inquiring minds use their scientific skills to check if sandless sandbag claims are true
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

See how ‘sandless’ sandbags saved a top showjumping event

Torrential rain left the course waterlogged … but the day was saved by pioneering FloodSax
Saturday, March 11, 2017

FloodSax help save massive USA dam from disaster

More than 2,500 quickly deployed to divert fast flowing water
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Here’s a natural way to try to stop flooding

Hundreds of thousands of trees are to be planted on moorland to try and reduce the risk of flooding in part of West Yorkshire.
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Yorkshire folk given 2,000 FloodSax to protect their homes

North Yorkshire people facing serious flood risk relying on FloodSax
Saturday, February 4, 2017

New homes ‘will lead to more flooding’

The rush to build one million new homes in England by 2020 is set to increase flooding by overwhelming drains, according to the nation’s building and flooding professionals.
Saturday, February 4, 2017

‘Government failing people in flood risk areas’

Simple actions to help protect homes in England from flooding are still being ignored by government, MPs say.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Government’s flood review

The leader of Calderdale Council has criticised the publication of the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review saying it’s a “missed opportunity.” The review was set up after devastating floods hit the North of England in December 20…
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

More than 1,000 soldiers on flooding standby

The Government has put 1,200 soldiers on standby to deal with the aftermath of major flooding this winter. But, according to the Independent, the move has been condemned by environmental campaigners who said it fails to tackle the cause of…
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Ruptured water main

For a ruptured water main turned a street in Islington, North London, into a fast flowing river leading to 50 homes and businesses being evacuated. It is feared to have caused hundreds of pounds in damage.