2 hours ago Government funding 'a lot better' than expected, says Swansea council leader, but tough budget decisions remain

How much Swansea Council spends on things like schools, social care and roads next year are being worked out

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10 hours ago Full list of schools closed in Greater Manchester as icy weather hits region

Wintry weather has hit once again

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30 hours ago All the Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on January 7 following snow closure

Passengers are urged to monitor the status of their flights closely as schedules continue to be impacted by bad weather

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11 hours ago LIVE: Roads and schools shut with 'severe' tram delays in icy conditions

The weather is expected to cause disruption again today

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17 hours ago California authorities issue 'imminent threat to life' warning as Palisades locals flee raging fire

The California Department of Forest and Fire Protection warned residents Tuesday night there is an 'immediate threat' to their lives.

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11 hours ago LIVE: Roads and schools shut after 'severe' tram delays in icy conditions

The weather is expected to cause disruption again today

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22 hours ago A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns

Message came after Ghent, a city in the country’s northern region, posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dishAt a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has issued a surprising seasonal health warning: don’t eat your Christmas tree.The message on Tuesday came after the city of Ghent, an environmentalist stronghold in the country’s northern Flanders region, raised eyebrows by posting tips for recycling the conifers on the dinner table. Continue reading...

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31 hours ago Flights disrupted and schools closed for second day as wintry weather continues

The inclement weather has caused a second day of school closures in the Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland council areas.

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32 hours ago Icy blast continues to hit Dumfries and Galloway as new weather warning issued for snow and ice

The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow weather warning which will come into effect at 12 noon on Tuesday and run until 12 noon on Wednesday.

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35 hours ago Greater Manchester snow LIVE updates as roads closed and Met Office warnings in place while flooding persists

The A555 Manchester Airport relief road, A57 Snake Pass and A628 Woodhead Pass are all closed due to the weather - while several smaller roads have also been affected. A yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and ice is in force until 10am today

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