5 h. ago Met Office warns of snow, ice and lightning on New Year's Day as it updates forecast

The Met Office has now warned that lightning could be an additional hazard on New Year's Day on top of snow, ice and high winds in several areas of the country

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6 h. ago UK weather: Heavy snow to fall on New Year's Day as Met Office issues warning

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on January 2

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6 h. ago When is it going to snow? All the latest as yellow snow and ice warning issued for parts of Scotland

Travel disruption is likely during the period of the weather warning.

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9 h. ago Heartbreaking tribute to mother killed in Stroud house fire alongside her two children

Tom Shearman attempted to rescue his family but was unable to enter his home in Brimscombe, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, as it was engulfed in flames.

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10 h. ago Wellwishers raise £125,000 for police officer father after his wife and two children died in Boxing Day house fire

Tom Shearman attempted to rescue his family but was unable to enter his home in Brimscombe, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, as it was engulfed in flames.

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27 h. ago Snow map: Where wintry showers and ice will hit UK on New Year’s Day after Met Office weather warning

The Met Office has warned that frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption.

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33 h. ago Parts of Scotland to be hit with 'frequent and heavy snow showers' as Met Office issue snow and ice warning

On the highest routes and hills, snowfall of 30cm or more may build throughout the period of the warning.

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33 h. ago Met Office issue New Year's Day yellow weather warning as snow and ice on way

Swathes of Scotland are expected to be hit with snow and ice as a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the first day of 2026

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34 h. ago Official MCG pitch rating revealed after backlash following Boxing Day Ashes Test

England ended their almost 15-year wait for a win in Australia by claiming victory inside two days in the Boxing Day Test

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35 h. ago Scotland weather: Snow forecast issued by the Met Office ahead of New Year's Day

Watch the Met Office video forecast, as brisk northwesterly winds are forecast to bring wintry showers to the north.

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3 d. ago Police launch Boxing Day raid as boy, 15, 'murdered' in broad daylight stabbing

Metropolitan Police officers made five arrests on Boxing Day following the alleged murder of 15-year-old Adam Henry who was stabbed to death in Islington on December 9

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3 d. ago The day the Palisades were left to burn: Film exposes how firefighters sat idle as thousands of homes were destroyed

As thousands of homes burned, firefighters allegedly stood down and city officials staged photo ops the second day of the Palisades fire exposed shocking failures, according to a new doc.

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4 d. ago Christmas Day driveway chaos as person seen wrestling with police officers

Multiple police cars and two ambulances rushed to a village street in Greatham on Christmas Day evening after reports of an altercation involving a group of people

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4 d. ago New Year weather maps show six areas in Scotland to be hit with snow next week

Snow is set to hit more than a dozen counties in the UK next week, with areas as far south as London affected, according to new maps

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4 d. ago 11 best Boxing Day deals handpicked by experts from Ninja, Ugg and Dyson

The Boxing Day sales have officially kicked off, and our team of experts have selected the best deals to shop from top brands including Dyson and Ninja

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5 d. ago Met Office latest weather forecast for Christmas night and Boxing Day in Greater Manchester

Any dreams of a white Christmas are long gone

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5 d. ago UKHSA issues cold health alert for Christmas Day amid Met Office weather warning

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert

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5 d. ago England coach left 'sad and upset' on Christmas Day after sack hours before opening presents

England boss Thomas Tuchel endured a bizarre Christmas back in 2020 after being sacked by PSG just hours before the big day, but his exit was not officially announced until after

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6 d. ago 'Blackout' alert for 26 areas as Met Office issues new Christmas Day warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for winds of up to 65mph on Christmas Day affecting 26 areas across South West England and Wales from 4am to 11.59pm

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6 d. ago Met Office Christmas Day weather warning with 'blackout' alert for 26 areas

Residents were warned that 55-65 mph winds could bring power cuts during Christmas Day, sparking fears of a Christmas blackout for millions of homes in Wales and the south west of England

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