3 h. ago Cops slam ‘ridiculous’ parking at UK beauty spot as tourists warned they could be seriously hurt amid avalanche risk

POLICE have blasted tourists for "ridiculous parking" as they rush to get pictures of Snowdonia's beautiful snowy peaks. Swathes of visitors to Wales' largest national park have ignored weather warnings and parked dangerously close to the mountain despite icy road conditions and avalanche fears. Following Storm Goretti, the beloved Mount Snowdon, also known as Eryri,...

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11 h. ago Ryanair and Jet2 warn of flight delays at UK airports as even more snow forecast

Ryanair and Jet2 have both warned of further flight delays due to weather conditions this weekend - the Met Office has issued further warnings for snow, wind, rain and ice

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13 h. ago Hornby, Airfix and Scalextric maker warns of ‘severe’ cash crunch as debt pile spirals out of control

THE maker of Britain's most beloved toys is facing a financial nightmare as debts spiral to £17.2million. Hornby - the legend behind Scalextric racing cars, Airfix kits and model railways - has warned of a "severe" cash crunch that could force it to delay paying back massive loans. The Margate-based giant is battling a perfect...

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15 h. ago Woman who caused car crash death of two while 'hurrying' to beauty salon spared jail

Laila Barnard-Wigley was driving her Mercedes Benz when she caused a head-on collision that killed Dean Yarrow, 33, and Faye Wardle, 32, while 'hurrying' to a beauty salon

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16 h. ago M1 closed in ONE direction due to single vehicle crash caused by icy road conditions as drivers warned of delays

A MAJOR motorway has been forced to close after a horror smash caused by icy conditions. Motorists are being warned to avoid the M1 near Loughborough, Leicestershire, after the crash this morning. National Highways confirmed the smash had been caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the road. It said: "The M1 southbound is currently closed...

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30 h. ago Footage shows shocking snow conditions with drivers 'dodging abandoned vehicles'

Drivers are reporting that cars are beginning to slide with some people being forced to turn around as heavy snow starts to fall again

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34 h. ago Speeding TikTok creator who killed pensioner as she drove her grandson to school before blaming her for fatal crash is jailed for nine years

A TikTok creator who caused a crash that killed a grandmother and then told police a 'cock and bull story' has been jailed for nine years.

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35 h. ago In Pictures: Storm Goretti batters Britain with snow, wind and rain

Thousands of people were left without power while drivers faced dangerous conditions in many areas.

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38 h. ago Driving instructor urges 'never' press one button in car if road is icy

Motorists have been warned not to use one feature in their car in the winter, as it could reduce how much control they have in the event the car starts to slide

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47 h. ago DWP delays risk pushing disability PIP benefit claimants into poverty, MPs warn

MPs on the Public Accounts Committee said some benefit claimants have been left waiting over a year for their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims to be processed

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60 h. ago Stark Storm Goretti 'do not travel' warning as multiple trains to be suspended or delayed

Transport for Wales has warned of widespread disruption across the rail network on Thursday, January 8, due to severe weather including rain, snow and wind

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61 h. ago Tourist caused serious crash after crossing onto wrong side of road

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard: “It’s likely that he reverted to driving on the right side of the road as he was accustomed to doing.”

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3 d. ago A77 near Kilmarnock closed by "crumbling bridge" as concrete debris falls onto busy road

The road has been shut near Kilmarnock with motorists being warned of long delays.

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Elizabeth line facing severe delays following repair work

Damaged overhead wires are causing Elizabeth line delays as snow and ice warnings hit

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4 d. ago 'Magic' car button that many drivers don't know exists defrosts car windscreen in seconds

As the weather conditions worsen across much of the UK, drivers will need to defrost their windscreen before setting off

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4 d. ago M27 Portsmouth crash LIVE: Serious collision closes motorway as air ambulance called

An air ambulance is en route to a serious crash on a major motorway, with the road closed to traffic in both directions - National Highways say the closure will remain in place for some time

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4 d. ago M27 Portsmouth crash recap: Serious collision closes motorway as air ambulance called

An air ambulance was called to a serious crash on a major motorway, with the road closed to traffic in both directions.

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5 d. ago M1 traffic LIVE: Flipped lorry and crash close motorway lanes in both directions

Dramatic images show the HGV on its side on the M1 southbound near Milton Keynes which has led to tailbacks of nearly four miles and 30 minute delays for traffic

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5 d. ago Vital UK motorway is shutting in BOTH directions every night this week sparking chaos for millions of drivers

MILLIONS of drivers may be forced to plan their journeys ahead of time this week as a major motorway is to close overnight for the duration. A section of the M4 will be closed in both directions between Junction 18 (Bath) and Junction 19 (M32) as workers lay down the finishing touches to the A432...

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6 d. ago UK school closures LIVE: Snow shuts hundreds as more blizzards forecast

Hundreds of schools have already announced they are closing to protect students and parents from dangerous road conditions and icy pavements

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