4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Storm Goretti live: rail networks in England suspend services as 380,000 homes in France lose power

West Midlands Railway has suspended all services until Friday afternoon while London Northwestern Railway has also announced cancellationsOfficials 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 u...

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4 d. 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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7 d. ago Full list of Met Office weather warnings for Scotland as 25 inches predicted amid arctic snap

Scotland expected to see build up of 25 inches of snow in next few days, weather forecasters predict, amid -10C Arctic cold snap

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8 d. ago Map reveals where HEAVIEST snow will fall in England as millions hit by warnings

A MAP has revealed exactly where the heaviest snow is expected to fall in England as Arctic air sweeps across the nation. The Met Office has predicted snowfall across many regions as temperatures continue to plummet. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for Greater Manchester and the and south-west of England. For the former, most places will see no...

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2 w. ago UK set to freeze over New Year's as Met Office rules on 'wintery hazards'

Partygoers planning to ring in 2026 in style are being warned to layer up, as the Met Office predicts a chilly New Year with near or below-average temperatures and the risk of rain or wintry showers

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast: Met Office gives verdict on white Christmas

The Met Office is predicting a fall in temperatures from Wednesday

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3 w. ago White Christmas possible in Wales as Met Office predicts cold December 25

Temperatures will feel a lot colder over the coming days and weeks and there is a chance of 'the odd wintry flurry'

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast for Christmas as latest BBC and Met Office predictions revealed

The latest Met Office and BBC Weather forecasts for the Christmas period have been released as people around the UK hold out hope for some flakes on December 25

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3 w. ago Met Office hints at 'possibility' of white Christmas as temperatures drop in UK

Parts of the UK could see wintry showers on Christmas Day

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3 w. ago Met Office predicts 'wintry showers' during Christmas week as hopes for snow raised

The Met Office predicted last week that the chance of a White Christmas is low, but the odds may be improving.

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4 w. ago UK snow forecast for Christmas as BBC and Met Office reveal latest predictions

With Christmas Day almost upon us, people across the the UK will be checking weather forecasts in the hopes that we could see some snow on December 25

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