6 h. ago In Pictures: Snow day fun as bitterly cold snap grips the UK

The chilly weather was ideal for sledging and snowballs.

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16 h. ago The stunning country walk with amazing views perfect for a cold winter's day

Explore mysterious ruins and take in incredible countryside views

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30 h. ago Colourful marching bands, acrobats and floats pack annual New Year's Day parade as thousands line the streets, despite the cold

More than 8,000 performers took part in the extravagant display, setting off from Piccadilly towards Westminster, passing Trafalgar Square and Whitehall on the way.

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31 h. ago Hundreds of brave souls cure New Year hangovers with cold plunge into the Firth of Forth

It is the 40th time the event has taken place at South Queensferry, with many participants racing into the water in colourful fancy dress.

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32 h. ago Hundreds brave the New Year's Day cold with annual 'Loony Dook' in Firth of Forth

It is the 40th time the event has taken place at South Queensferry, as many participants raced into the water in colourful fancy dress.

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33 h. ago Hundreds brave the icy depths for traditional New Year's Day dips

More than 200 donned Christmas jumpers and hats, with some kitted out in just swimming costumes as they raced to Whitley Bay, in North Tyneside, to welcome in 2026.

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3 d. ago Sea swimmers urged to be cautious about taking new year dips off British coast

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas DayPeople planning on welcoming the new year by braving the British weather for a swim in the sea have been warned of the dangers after the disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day.The Royal National Lifeboat Institution said the effects of cold-water shock combined with weather conditions pose a risk to anyone entering water that is 15C or below. At this time of year, the average sea temperature around the UK and Ireland is 6C to 10C. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Full list of areas in England covered by UKHSA cold weather health alerts

The UKHSA has issued an eight-day cold weather alert across the country

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7 d. ago 12 brilliant photos of revellers braving the cold at annual Boxing Day raft race

The event raises money for the RNLI

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7 d. ago Ayr Boxing Day Sea Dip 2025: 13 amazing photos as hundreds brave icy Scottish waters for charity

The annual Boxing Day fundraiser is entering its fifth year.

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8 d. ago Hundreds brave Christmas Day swim at Welsh beach despite yellow weather warning

While it's a sunny affair for many the cutting winds are making for bitterly cold conditions with temperatures feeling like near freezing

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8 d. ago In Pictures: Hardy swimmers and royal watchers brave cold Christmas Day

Press Association photographers snapped festive revellers enjoying a Christmas swim and fans who flocked to see the royal family attend church.

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8 d. ago UKHSA issues cold health alert for Christmas Day amid Met Office weather warning

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert

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8 d. ago Wind and cold weather warnings come into force on Christmas Day

Forecasters have said a white Christmas is unlikely.

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8 d. ago Wind and cold weather warnings to come into force on Christmas Day

Forecasters have said a white Christmas is unlikely.

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9 d. ago Christmas weather forecast as cold health alert and frost warnings issued

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for parts of England from Christmas Day evening through to Boxing Day, warning of an impact on health services

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9 d. ago Everything you need to know as Christmas Day cold health alert issued for parts of UK

Temperatures expected to drop as low as -1C overnight on December 25.

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9 d. ago Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as temperatures drop below freezing

Parts of the UK have been issued a cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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9 d. ago Christmas Day weather in Scotland: Full Scottish forecast as temperatures to plummet to

The Met Office have forecasted a dry but cold Christmas Day - but there’ll be no White Christmas.

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1 week ago Cold, windy and sunny Christmas Day forecast with a frosty start

Brisk winds picking up from Christmas Eve will make the weather feel close to freezing for much of the country, the Met Office said.

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