4 h. ago Snow, wind and rain to batter UK after Storm Goretti as warnings issued

It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and the Met Office issued a rare red warning for ‘dangerous, stormy’ winds in the South West.

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7 h. ago Met Office urges Brits in 11 areas to prepare three essential items for 15 hours

The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' weather warning covering 11 areas, with Brits urged to prepare essential items as fierce winds could cause power cuts

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27 h. ago Jet2 and Ryanair warn of potential flight disruption as Storm Goretti batters UK

Airlines have warned passengers of potential disruption this weekend as Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow and ice across large parts of the UK

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30 h. ago 8 warning signs your dog is too cold for a walk as Storm Goretti batters UK

As temperatures plummet to -12C in the UK, a dog expert shares eight warning signs your pup may be feeling too cold and how to keep them safe in freezing weather

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31 h. ago Man killed by tree falling on caravan as Storm Goretti battered UK with 99mph winds

Man aged in his 50s found dead in Helston when red weather warning was in force across Cornwall

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31 h. ago People are only just realising why Birmingham sky turned pink during Storm Goretti

A mysterious purple sky was seen over Birmingham, with the cause finally confirmed as Storm Goretti batters the UK

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46 h. ago The storm essentials everyone should officially have in their home and car

Severe weather could result in more electricity outages across the UK, so now is the time to ensure you have everything you need at your disposal should your home lose power.

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49 h. ago Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

France and Germany battered by strong winds and plunging temperatures, as schools closed and travel disruptedGermany is expecting heavy snowfalls of up to 20cm after record winds of more than 210kph left almost 400,000 homes in France without electricity, as Storm Goretti battered north-western Europe.No major or widespread damage to property was reported in France on Friday but one man was seriously hurt after slipping from his roof while trying to replace fallen tiles and 27 others suffered minor injuries, several requiring hospital treatment. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Storm Goretti batters woman's home but 1 surprising area remains untouched

A woman has shared the severe damages Storm Goretti caused to her home, including a destroyed roof and cracked ceilings, while one area remained perfectly untouched

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51 h. ago Full list of London flight cancellations as Storm Goretti causes travel chaos

Airports have been grounded and rail lines disrupted as Storm Goretti batters the UK

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51 h. ago Woman shows Storm Goretti damage but is amazed after 1 area remains untouched

A woman has had to eat her words regarding Storm Goretti after it battered her home, leaving a large hole in the roof which covered almost half of the property...

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51 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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52 h. ago TV reporter blasted by Storm Goretti struggles to stay upright during broadcast

A reporter was forced to cling to a rail during a live TV broadcast as fierce winds from Storm Goretti battered the UK.

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52 h. ago Met Office forecasts more 'disruptive snow' with 20cm set to fall after Storm Goretti batters UK

More weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued across the UK

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52 h. ago Britain battered by 99mph Storm Goretti as shop fronts torn off and power lines downed

Storm Goretti has battered parts of the UK overnight, leaving tens of thousands of properties without power as heavy snowfall and winds of up to 99mph swept across the nation.

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55 h. ago Storm Goretti live: ‘Worst in a decade’ snow warning and 99mph winds cause airport closures and traffic chaos

Hundreds of schools are closed and people face widespread travel disruption on Friday morning after ‘intense heavy’ snowfall

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55 h. ago All London flights cancelled and trains affected as Storm Goretti causes chaos

Airports have been grounded and rail lines disrupted as Storm Goretti batters the UK

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57 h. ago Storm Goretti leaves 57,000 homes without power as 'worst snow for a decade' hits central Britain, 100mph winds strike and skies turn pink

Birmingham Airport was forced to close overnight due to heavy snow on the runway, while Heathrow cancelled dozens of flights due to severe weather.

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57 h. 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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59 h. ago Storm Goretti live: danger to life warning as heavy rain, strong winds and snow batter UK

Red and amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti evolves into a ‘weather bomb’More than 50,000 properties were reportedly without power in the South West on Thursday evening, the National Grid’s website said.In the West Midlands about 9,000 had no electricity and 2,000 were without power in Wales.As that rain pushes its way and it hits against that cold air that we currently have across us and so on the northern edge, we are likely to see some fairly significant snow as we go through later tomorrow and into Friday. Continue reading...

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