Why is Astwood Bank now famous for its weather?

The Worcestershire village has experienced rainfall over 40 consecutive days in 2026. Amongst residents, the weather is the hottest topic of conversation in town.

Jamie Ratcliffe from Botany Bay Garden Centre tells Malcolm Boyden how they're well suited for the predictable precipitation, with a boat in the garden centre, that is regularly filled with flowers!

Image credit: BBC Weather Watchers/Lynne Falconer