14 h. ago Snow blizzard bringing almost 70 inches of snow set to bury most of UK including Scotland

A major snow storm is on the way for most of the UK new weather maps show, with the blizzard forecast to bring inches of snow to Scotland

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15 h. ago Winter Storm Fern death toll climbs to 34 after brutal freeze batters the US... and meteorologists warn even colder weather is on the way

A massive winter storm that inundated large swaths of the United States over the weekend has now resulted in more than 30 deaths across the country.

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15 h. ago Storm Chandra in Scotland LIVE as heavy rain and high winds set to batter large parts

Scotland will be hit by heavy rain and high winds over the next 24 hours.

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32 h. ago Millions of Americans see bitter cold temps as snowfall cancels flights and closes schools

More than 820,000 customers were still without power by Monday morning, stretching from Texas to Virginia

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35 h. ago Storm Chandra hurtles towards Scotland as Met Office pinpoints sixteen areas to be hit by rain and SNOW tomorrow

STORM Chandra has been revealed as the name of the next storm set to batter Scotland. Powerful winds and torrential rain showers will lash much of the country tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the southwest coast of Scotland between 5am and midnight tomorrow. Storm Chandra will bring strong easterly...

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37 h. ago Weather tracker: Severe storms grip US as snow, ice and deep freeze spread

Warnings issued across 26 US states, while Portugal braces for heavy rain as Storm Joseph rolls inThe US is enduring another bout of severe winter weather, as a succession of powerful weather systems brings heavy snow, freezing rain and extreme cold temperatures to much of the country.Twenty-six states, from Texas to Massachusetts, were under storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service over the weekend, with many alerts remaining in place this week. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Met Office weather maps show parts of UK that will be hit with snow within days

Cold weather alerts have been issued in places as concerns grow for vulnerable people

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62 h. ago Vet lists 4 warning signs your dog is suffering with hypothermia in January

A vet has shared the four signs that your dog is experiencing hypothermia in the cold weather, and what you should do if you notice them

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63 h. ago Winter's cosiest teddy texture wardrobe additions from M&S, Primark and more

Stay warm in the cold weather with cosy teddy textured coats and knits from Marks & Spencer, Primark and Free People

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3 d. ago Winter Storm Fern as it happened: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortages. This blog is now closed.Snow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Winter Storm Fern live: three people found dead in New York City as tens of thousands go without power across US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesSnow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: nearly 135,000 homes and businesses without power and more than 11,000 flights cancelled

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesSnow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'One of the best' BBC series set in Scotland gets huge season 3 update

One of the BBC's most popular recent dramas is set to return to our screens

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3 d. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: nearly 85,000 homes and businesses without power and more than 11,000 flights cancelled

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Doctor shares mistake people keep making which leads to winter sweating

In the cold weather, many people ramp up the heating and find themselves feeling hot and sweaty. A GP has shared advice on tackling excessive sweating, and it comes down to avoiding a common daily product

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3 d. ago Why ‘central heating hair’ could be ruining your locks and how to combat dry ends and the dreaded shedding

NOT having your best hair day? You’re not the only one. Many of us notice dullness, shedding and slower hair growth in winter and it isn’t purely down to the cold weather as blasting the central heating could be playing a part too.  Dry ends, shedding and slower hair growth is typical this time of...

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4 d. ago East Ayrshire set for extended pub hours during Scotland's World Cup matches

Licensing chiefs are 'supportive' of an extension for boozers planning to screen Scotland matches.

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4 d. ago I helped garden birds by doing one simple thing in January — and you can too

With cold weather set to hit the UK, feathered friends need our help and there's one thing you can do this weekend to assist wild bird species even more

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4 d. ago 'Risk to life' cold health alerts issued in England as temperatures to plummet

The UKHSA has issued alerts as cold weather is forecast to hit the country

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4 d. ago Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy

Scottish social justice secretary says pledge for the city shows shared ‘commitment to tackling child poverty’New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has received a baby box from the Scottish government after modelling part of his election campaign on Edinburgh’s example of providing each expectant mother with a set of essentials.Scotland’s social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said it would help the city’s leader develop his own plans for a “baby basket”. Continue reading...

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