25 h. ago Anger at ungritted roads across the UK as councils' lack of preparation for Storm Goretti cold snap leaves commuters slipping on pavements and platforms

Britons endured a dangerously icy commute this morning after more snow and rain was followed by another night of sub-zero temperatures ahead of a major storm.

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40 h. 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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2 d. ago When is it too cold to walk your dog? Here’s how best to prepare your pets

How to look after your pets during the cold weather – according to the experts

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7 d. ago UK prepares to usher in New Year as crowds brave cold to gather in London

Firework displays are taking place across the country to see in 2026

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7 d. ago UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued

UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued  BBC

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9 d. ago ‘It’s pretty gnarly’: Behind the scenes at Trial Eights, the battle for selection at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

Behind the famous annual race is months of preparation, cold, dark mornings on the freezing water, and an internal battle for selection almost as nerve-wracking as the big day itself, as Flo Clifford finds out

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1 week ago Pharmacist urges Brits to stock up on 4 medicines now to 'avoid GP visit in January'

A pharmacist has urged people to prepare for winter by stocking up on basic medicines before the cold and flu season really bites in January. Frederick Apenteng said they may help you avoid a GP visit

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2 w. ago UK snow bomb to last 12 hours hitting 11 counties in England

The UK is set to be battered by a snow bomb lasting 12 hours - with the country urged to batten down the hatches in preparation for a cold spell as we welcome in the New Year

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