15 h. ago How cold?? Thousands trapped in Lapland as temperature plunges to an incredible

The extreme cold at Kittila airport in Finland is making de-icing of aircraft and other operations difficult

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15 h. ago Thousands of tourists left stranded in Lapland as flights are cancelled during

Temperatures at Kittila Airport in Finland have dropped to -37C following several days of freezing weather in conditions that are causing problems de-icing aircraft, as well as for maintenance.

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16 h. ago Londoners among thousand trapped in Lapland as temperature plunges to an incredible

The extreme cold at Kittila airport in Finland is making de-icing of aircraft and other operations difficult

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32 h. ago Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in freezing conditions

55-year-old worker died during overnight shiftTemperatures plunged to -12C in Cortina d’AmpezzoA guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo died during a freezing overnight shift, authorities have confirmed. Italy’s infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker’s death.Italian media reported that the death occurred on Thursday while the worker was on duty at a construction site near Cortina’s ice arena. Temperatures that night plunged to -12C (10.4F). Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Defrost car windscreen in seconds with button many drivers don't know about

As UK temperatures plunge and frozen windscreens become a daily battle, motoring experts reveal how to defrost your windscreen

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3 d. ago Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

France and Germany battered by strong winds and plunging temperatures, as schools closed and travel disruptedGermany is expecting heavy snowfalls of up to 20cm after record winds of more than 210kph left almost 400,000 homes in France without electricity, as Storm Goretti battered north-western Europe.No major or widespread damage to property was reported in France on Friday but one man was seriously hurt after slipping from his roof while trying to replace fallen tiles and 27 others suffered minor injuries, several requiring hospital treatment. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis dehumidifier verdict 'to keep home dry' as temperatures plunge

Every morning currently as snow and ice sweeps in Brits are waking up to streaming windows

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4 d. ago Full list of DWP Cold Weather Payments made so far as temperatures plunge across UK

So far 680 postcode areas have been triggered for the financial help

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4 d. ago Six dead as Arctic freeze grips Europe and temperatures plunge as low as

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and thousands left stranded across the continent as wintery conditions take hold

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4 d. ago Pensioners and people on Universal Credit in certain areas due £25 DWP payment

Plunging temperatures have triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of winter.

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4 d. ago New ‘deady duo’ alert issued for millions with common illness as Arctic cold snap this week could prove fatal

THE Arctic blast bearing down on the UK could combine with a winter virus to form a “deadly duo” for millions with a common health condition, a charity has warned. The Met Office says temperatures plunged to a frigid minus 12.5C on Monday night - the coldest of the winter so far - with freezing temperatures...

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5 d. ago Radiators will be 'hotter' if you do plumber's 3 simple steps

With plunging temperatures, many will be turning to central heating to keep warm. If radiators aren't heating up properly, a plumber has shared three simple steps to tackle the issue

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6 d. ago List of school closures as UK braces for Storm Goretti and temperatures plunge – are your kids affected?

HUNDREDS of schools will remain closed for a third day as yellow weather warnings for ice and snow blanket the UK. Fresh alerts were issued as Brits brace for Storm Goretti to hit, while temperatures on Tuesday plummeted as low as -12C. Thousands of pupils were affected across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales on...

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6 d. ago I knew living in Canada would be cold but nothing prepared me for

Temperatures have plunged to below -5 across Greater Manchester this week - but former M.E.N. writer Paige Oldfield has taken a look back after swapping the UK for somewhere much, much colder

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6 d. ago How to keep yourself warm and stay safe in the cold weather and snow as temperatures plunge to

Temperatures across the UK have been plummeting ❄

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6 d. ago Storm Goretti to hit UK with MORE snow after flurries in London & Arctic blast sees temperatures plunge to

Storm Goretti to hit UK with MORE snow after flurries in London & Arctic blast sees temperatures plunge to -12C  The Sun

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7 d. ago Homeless shelters under pressure as temperatures plunge to sub

Councils across the country have launched their Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)

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7 d. ago Volunteers help 'desperate' rough sleepers on streets of Scotland’s biggest city as temperatures plunge to

A community group handed life-saving kit to six individuals who were preparing to spend the night outdoors as the country is gripped by some of the coldest weather it’s seen this winter.

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7 d. ago NHS advises people to wear hats and slippers and unions tell bosses to let staff work from home as Arctic Freeze sends temperatures plunging to

As many people went back to school or work after the Christmasand New Year period, a string of snow and ice warnings were in place across the UK for today.

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7 d. ago Arctic freeze grinds Britain to a halt: Snow closes schools and roads on first day back after Christmas as temperature plunges to

A string of snow and ice warnings were in place across the UK for today as the Met Office warned that cold conditions would bring a range of wintry hazards for the next few days.

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