41 h. ago Footage shows rare weather event in Wales during height of Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti left 2,000 Welsh homes without power, closed over a 100 schools and caused travel chaos

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43 h. ago More snow and ice to hit UK as thousands with no power after Storm Goretti

Yellow warnings for snow and ice continue until Sunday.

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46 h. ago The storm essentials everyone should officially have in their home and car

Severe weather could result in more electricity outages across the UK, so now is the time to ensure you have everything you need at your disposal should your home lose power.

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51 h. ago Thousands deal with Storm Goretti havoc as forecasters warn of more snow and ice

The Met Office said on Friday morning that Storm Goretti ‘continues to cause problems’ as a mixture of rain, sleet and snow batters some areas.

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51 h. ago Storm Goretti live: rail services suspended, flights cancelled and schools closed across UK

Road, rail and air travel disrupted as Storm Goretti brings wind, rain and snow to the UK and parts of EuropeTell us: how have you been affected by Storm Goretti?Officials in the West Midlands have warned of the “worst snowfall in a decade” as parts of England and Wales prepare to be hit with 5-10cm of snow on Friday, and up to 15-25cm in some areas.In a statement on Wednesday, Stoke-on-Trent city council reassured residents it had not run out of grit after “misinformation” began to circulate. It said:We are now facing the worst snowfall we have faced in 10 years. The Met Office has predicted that we could have 3.5 inches of snow and temperatures as low as minus 4C on Thursday into Friday morning. As a result, we are carefully managing our resources and stock of salt.Unfortunately, we have been made aware of some misinformation circulating regarding the council’s salt supplies and gritting operations. It simply isn’t true that we have run out of grit.The current cold snap is now exp...

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53 h. ago All flights hit by Storm Goretti after airport forced to close due to snow

Flights have been cancelled and delayed due to the weather

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54 h. ago All the trains affected by Storm Goretti as major Manchester routes closed

There are currently no trains from Manchester to either Sheffield or Birmingham with several local routes also affected

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55 h. ago Storm Goretti live: rail services suspended, flights cancelled and schools closed across UK as 380,000 homes in France lose power

Road, rail and air travel disrupted across the UK as Storm Goretti brings wind, rain and snow to the UK and parts of EuropeOfficials in the West Midlands have warned of the “worst snowfall in a decade” as parts of England and Wales prepare to be hit with 5-10cm of snow on Friday, and up to 15-25cm in some areas.In a statement on Wednesday, Stoke-on-Trent city council reassured residents it had not run out of grit after “misinformation” began to circulate. It said:We are now facing the worst snowfall we have faced in 10 years. The Met Office has predicted that we could have 3.5 inches of snow and temperatures as low as minus 4C on Thursday into Friday morning. As a result, we are carefully managing our resources and stock of salt.Unfortunately, we have been made aware of some misinformation circulating regarding the council’s salt supplies and gritting operations. It simply isn’t true that we have run out of grit.The current cold snap is now expected to last at least until this weeke...

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56 h. ago Scotland Weather LIVE: Flights cancelled, schools closed and more snow forecast as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland today.

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56 h. ago Scotland weather LIVE: More heavy snow and icy conditions over weekend as new yellow warning issued

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.

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56 h. ago Scotland weather RECAP: More heavy snow and icy conditions over weekend as new yellow warning issued

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.

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56 h. ago Hundreds of UK schools closed as Storm Goretti chaos hits – see full list

Storm Gorett has caused chaos for Brits with road closures, airport delays and power cuts, as the wild weather has forced hundreds of schools across the UK to close

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57 h. ago Storm Goretti puts UK in chaos as airport closed and tens of thousands lose power

Storm Goretti has finally hit the UK as chaos across the country has seen tens of thousands of homes lose power, a major airport close its runway and hundreds of schools close

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57 h. ago Storm Goretti live: heavy rain, strong winds and snow batter UK as 380,000 homes in France lose power

About 60,000 homes across England and Wales also lost power, according to the National GridOfficials in the West Midlands have warned of the “worst snowfall in a decade” as parts of England and Wales prepare to be hit with 5-10cm of snow on Friday, and up to 15-25cm in some areas.In a statement on Wednesday, Stoke-on-Trent city council reassured residents it had not run out of grit after “misinformation” began to circulate. It said:We are now facing the worst snowfall we have faced in 10 years. The Met Office has predicted that we could have 3.5 inches of snow and temperatures as low as minus 4C on Thursday into Friday morning. As a result, we are carefully managing our resources and stock of salt.Unfortunately, we have been made aware of some misinformation circulating regarding the council’s salt supplies and gritting operations. It simply isn’t true that we have run out of grit.The current cold snap is now expected to last at least until this weekend according to Met Office forec...

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57 h. ago Full list of roads closed as Storm Goretti snowfall causes widespread disruption

We will update this article as the situation develops through the day

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58 h. ago Full list of UK schools closed today as Storm Goretti continues to cause disruption

A string of weather warnings in place across UK as Met Office warns of disruption

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58 h. ago 60,000 without power, schools closed, as 99mph winds hit in Storm Goretti

Flights and trains have been cancelled, roads are closed, as more wind, rain ad heavy snow is forecast

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59 h. ago Storm Goretti live: danger to life warning as heavy rain, strong winds and snow batter UK

Red and amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti evolves into a ‘weather bomb’More than 50,000 properties were reportedly without power in the South West on Thursday evening, the National Grid’s website said.In the West Midlands about 9,000 had no electricity and 2,000 were without power in Wales.As that rain pushes its way and it hits against that cold air that we currently have across us and so on the northern edge, we are likely to see some fairly significant snow as we go through later tomorrow and into Friday. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago East Midlands Airport closed after Storm Goretti's heavy snow batters Britain

East Midlands Airport, which is an operating base for Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways, says it has had to close the runway as "safety of passengers is top priority"

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62 h. ago 'Worst snow for a decade' hits central Britain with flights grounded, roads blocked and rail lines closed as 100mph Storm Goretti leaves trail of devastation across UK and thousands without power

Birmingham Airport was forced to suspend use of its runway operations on Thursday night after 'heavy snow' made it unsafe to fly, while Heathrow cancelled dozens of flights.

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