43 h. ago You think this is bad? Scientists reveal British winters could get WORSE if the Gulf Stream collapses

As the UK continues to battle snow and icy conditions this week, scientists have warned that British winters could get even worse.

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44 h. ago Inside the Norwegian snow hotel that inspired icy scenes in Apple TV show Pluribus

The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Norway, which boasts temperatures of between -4C and -7C, is built entirely from snow and ice and rebuilt every winter - meaning no two stays are ever the same.

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47 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 Scotland weather LIVE: More heavy snow and icy conditions over weekend as new yellow warning issued

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.

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47 h. ago Scotland weather RECAP: More heavy snow and icy conditions over weekend as new yellow warning issued

A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.

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48 h. ago Defrost your car in seconds using household item we all have and costs pennies

With the icy spell set to continue and more snow forecast, experts share simple household hacks to help keep your car in tip-top condition

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59 h. ago Brutal snow and 100mph icy winds see Brits fleeing the country as Storm Goretti roars in

Tenerife, Egypt and Lanzarote are some of the hotspots Brits are escaping too - with the busiest travel day of the year expected in airports this Friday as holiday experts forecast a mass exodus

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3 d. ago Anger at ungritted roads across the UK as councils' lack of preparation for Storm Goretti 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Scotland weather LIVE: Snow, icy roads and schools closed as Storm Goretti approaches UK

Weather warnings for persistent snowfall and icy conditions remain in place on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Scotland weather RECAP: Snow, icy roads and schools closed as Storm Goretti approaches UK

Weather warnings for persistent snowfall and icy conditions remain in place on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Parts of Spain covered in snow as Storm Francis brings icy temperatures

Storm Francis has swept across part of Spain, bringing with it heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

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5 d. ago Placing 1 item over your shoes can stop you slipping in snowy weather

Parts of Wales have become blanketed in snow which can make surfaces slippery, but you can combat icy terrain with just one item on your shoes

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5 d. ago Hundreds of flights cancelled as snow hits airport schedules including at Heathrow

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport cancels 450 flights on Monday morning due to snow and icy weather

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6 d. ago What football matches have been postponed today and when could they be rearranged for?

Various football matches across the UK in the EFL have now been postponed on Sunday due to snow and icy conditions that have swept across the country.

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7 d. ago Moment pedestrians dive for cover as car slides and crashes down hill in icy snow

THIS is the terrifying moment pedestrians scrambled for safety as a car slid down an icy hill and crashed into another vehicle. The dramatic incident unfolded on a steep road in Bangor, north Wales, as snow and ice turned local streets into a danger zone. Footage shared online by Gareth Wyn Jones on Friday shows...

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8 d. ago Watch car career down snowy street as pedestrians dive for cover

According to locals, the road was gritted this morning

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1 week ago UK snow: Exact regions blizzards will batter country as weather maps turn icy blue

The Met Office has a weather warning in place for snow and ice for Thursday and Friday, by which time some 30cm (11 inches) could build, and says travel disruption is expected

Science

1 week ago Winter storm brings heavy snow and strong winds across parts of the US

Frigid temperatures in Great Lakes, north-east and midwest as tens of thousands face power outages and icy travelA wild winter storm brought strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and north-east on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the midwest and left tens of thousands of customers without power.The storm hit parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday with sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain, leading to treacherous travel. Forecasters said it intensified quickly enough to meet the criteria of a bomb cyclone, a system that strengthens rapidly as pressure drops. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Anointing a new Santa; a child refugee’s tale; a dangerous journey across frozen wastes; a YA roadtrip romance and moreThe Great Christmas Tree Race by Naomi Jones, illustrated by James Jones, Ladybird, £7.99Star always goes on top of the Christmas tree – until new decoration Sparkle kicks off a race. Who will win: Lights, Bauble, Snowflake or Reindeer? A festive picture-book caper with a child-pleasing twist.The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery by Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, Templar, £12.99Tomas, Lolli and the dragons in Grandad’s garden all love Christmas, but when a baby snow dragon hatches, her icy flurries make present-delivering impossible. Children and dragons team up to find a solution in this charming, funny picture-book introduction to the bestselling 5+ series. Continue reading...

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