7 h. ago Exact day Scotland to be hit by first cold plunge of winter as Met Office warns Arctic blast on way

SCOTLAND is bracing for the first proper cold snap of winter as snow and a bone-chilling Arctic plunge are on the way. Parts of the country will wake up to fresh snowfall as early as next week as we creep towards December. Weather maps from WXCHARTS show a wintery system moving in from the east...

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35 h. ago Cold spell brings magical phenomenon that disappears with one touch

Resembling spun sugar or delicate glass, these icy blooms are incredibly fragile

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41 h. ago Weather tracker: US hit by exceptional early winter cold spell

Midwest struck by extreme snowfall and 80 southern weather stations tied or broke low temperature recordsThe eastern half of the US has been gripped by an exceptional early winter cold spell this week, breaking a multitude of low temperature records. Eighty weather stations across the deep south either tied or broke their daily minimum record on 11 November. Jacksonville in northern Florida experienced temperatures as low as -3C early on Wednesday morning, 17C below the average minimum for the time of year.The cold outbreak also brought extreme snowfall to parts of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Areas along the southern and western coasts of Lake Michigan experienced a phenomenon known as lake effect snow on Monday. This develops when cold air – which covered the US this week – moves over the relatively warm water of a lake or inland sea. This produces convection and heavy showers that move inland downwind of the lake, and can continue for hours or even days on end. Continue readi...

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43 h. ago Destination with November sea warm enough to swim in that's budget

As the UK is hit by cold and wet weather, many Brits are looking to escape the winter blues by booking a last-minute holiday abroad - and one travel expert has shared his top recommendations

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48 h. ago Dietitian reveals top tip to help avoid catching a cold this winter

A poll of 2,000 UK adults found more than a quarter believe you can catch a cold simply by being outside when the temperature drops

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60 h. ago I'm always tired in winter, so I asked a doctor why. Here, she reveals the alarming reason so many women are struck down with fatigue... and the red flags that point to serious issues

When the clocks go back, I immediately feel tired. I've always put it down to darker, shorter days, aversion to the cold and too many mulled wines on winter evenings.

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65 h. ago Half of Brits still believe these myths about catching a cold in winter

A poll of 2,000 UK adults found that more than a quarter believe you can catch a cold simply by being outside when the temperature drops

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3 d. ago Iceland 'doomed' if Atlantic Ocean current collapses: Nation declares 'existential threat' from modern

A potential collapse of AMOC could trigger a modern-day ice age, with winter temperatures across Northern Europe plummeting to new cold extremes, bringing far more snow and ice.

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4 d. ago These three natural items will leave your garden green this November

To help your garden survive the cold winter months, a gardening expert has shared some handy tips.

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4 d. ago The top 9 Scottish winter baby girl names that evoke feelings of snow and crisp mornings

WINTER is well upon us, with crisp mornings, cold fingers and frost encrusted foliage. And the new season could inspire soon-to-be parents everywhere who are looking for the perfect name for their little one.  So if you’re a lover of the festive time, as well as a fan of the awe-inspiring mountains, ice-blue lakes and...

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4 d. ago Urgent plea to UK households to stop making common electric blanket mistake

Although a warm blanket may feel perfect as you snuggle into bed on cold, dark winter night, it could unknowingly put your life at risk

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4 d. ago 'Spacious and watertight' £707 garden storage shed gets Black Friday reduction to £366

It's ideal for storing away garden furniture in the cold winter months

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5 d. ago Cosy Christmas night out in floating igloo with cheese fondue and wine

Halloween is over and Bonfire Night has been and gone so there's only one thing helping us all through the cold, dark winter - and that's the thought of Christmas.

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5 d. ago Travel warning issued as arctic blast brings inches of snow and record cold to millions across US

Meteorologists said road conditions in some areas would be ‘dangerous to impossible’

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5 d. ago Boden's new cold weather dress 'fits like a warm hug' and shoppers are obsessed

Boden has released a new autumn and winter dress that's perfect for the cold weather. The Fiona Zip Front Knitted Dress is already proving to be a hit with shoppers

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7 d. ago Sainsbury's 'delicious' new festive drink is 'lovely for cold winter nights'

Sainsbury's has launched a new festive flavour that has won rave reviews from shoppers

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7 d. ago 'Very warm and snuggly' fleece throw has £48 saving and 'gorgeous print'

One shopper said the throw is 'just what is needed for a cold winter day or night'

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7 d. ago As the dark, cold nights close in... is street lighting to blame for our winter blues?

Research found people with depression during the winter months were more likely to live in areas flooded with artificial outdoor lighting than places where the nights are darker.

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9 d. ago 'I’m a paramedic and you can stop cold and flu this winter with my 3 tips'

A UK paramedic has proven that it is possible to stay tell while having children and working in an environment where people are often full of cold and flu

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1 week ago Gardeners' World's star says 'avoid' one thing during vital autumn gardening task

Gardeners' World presenter Joe Swift has shared the best time to mulch your garden beds ahead of the cold winter months - and there is one thing you should definitely 'avoid'

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