Storm Bert: major disruption & flood warnings continue

The storm brought winds over 80mph and “devastating” flooding to the UK as warnings continue. We speak with independent flood consultant Heather Shepherd. Microsoft 365 down, many users left unable to access emails on Outlook. UK PM Starmer confirms plans for drink spiking to become a specific offence.Also in this episode:Does rainfall lead to ‘divorce rates’ in birds?Is Sony about to launch its Nintendo Switch-killer portable console - that needs no wifi?Parents of a four-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis raise more than £30,000.Footage River Taff flooding in Pontypridd, Wales: Credit: Neil Harries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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