5 h. ago Wintry conditions to last in coastal areas after up to 7cm of snow fell in parts of UK

North Scotland and east and west coasts of UK to get wintry showers but conditions will be brighter and drier inlandWintry conditions are expected to continue in coastal areas of the UK after up to 7cm (2.7in) of snow fell in parts of the country.The Met Office said conditions in central inland areas were likely to be brighter and drier, while wintry showers were expected on the coasts of north Scotland and the east and west coasts of the UK. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago In Pictures: Wintry scenes across the UK as cold snap brings freezing conditions

Parts of Scotland and the north-east of England were among the areas to see snow settle.

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9 h. ago Wintry conditions to continue around the coasts after 7cm of snow recorded

Snow fell overnight and on Wednesday morning in many areas of the UK, including London, Northumberland and Berkshire.

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9 h. ago Met Office issues amber warning for snow as UK weather maps show 25cm could hit parts of country

The Met Office warns that snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous

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20 h. ago Met Office pinpoints exactly when as much as 10 inches of snow forecast amid cold snap

The Met Office has several snow and ice warnings in place, such as for North Yorkshire, and says the wintry weather "could create some particularly tricky travel conditions"

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48 h. ago UK snow forecast LIVE: Maps show blizzards as far south as Birmingham in hours

Several parts of the country will experience wintry conditions in the coming days, with snowfall expected and temperatures plummeting to -10C in some areas, forecasters have said

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49 h. ago UK snow maps show Arctic blast to send temperatures plunging to

WXCharts show snow blizzards are likely to hit the UK in the next few days, with the wintry conditions expected to affect areas as far as Birmingham, with temperatures plummeting to -10C in some parts of the country

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4 d. ago Met Office warns of snow 'hazards' as five regions at risk in freezing forecast

Snow looks to be heading to the UK next week, with the Met Office warning of 'wintry hazards' and cold conditions following the devastation caused by Storm Claudia

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4 d. ago Met Office warns of UK snow 'hazards' as five regions at risk in freezing forecast

Snow looks to be heading to the UK next week, with the Met Office warning of 'wintry hazards' and cold conditions following the devastation caused by Storm Claudia

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8 d. ago UK stops sharing some intel with US over Trump’s ‘drug boat’ strikes in Caribbean: report

Chaos continues off the coast of Venezuela as U.S. administration refuses to name suspects killed in attacks

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1 week ago Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan coastguard

Accusations of violent interceptions and human rights violations levelled at EU-funded Libyan services by NGOsMore than a dozen NGO rescue vessels operating in the Mediterranean have suspended communication with the Libyan coastguard, citing escalating incidents of asylum seekers being violently intercepted at sea and taken to camps rife with torture, rape and forced labour.The 13 search-and-rescue organisations described their decision as a rejection of mounting pressure by the EU, and Italy in particular, to share information with the Libyan coastguard, which receives training, equipment and funding from the EU. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cumbria train derailment: Passengers facing second day of disruption after Glasgow to London train derails

Avanti West Coast said disruption could last days as recovery work continues.

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3 w. ago Long time, no sea: more than 100m red crabs migrate on Christmas Island, delighting conservationists

Authorities report progress in controlling pests – the yellow ant invaders – that are threatening the charismatic crustaceansGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChristmas Island’s red crabs begin their famed annual migration as authorities report progress to control pests threatening the charismatic crustaceans.More than 100 million red crabs making their annual trek from Christmas Island’s rainforest to the coast are creating a migration spectacle that occupies countless bucket lists. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brit tourists face Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds lash French coasts, BA flight aborts landing in Switzerland and weather warnings are put in place in Spain and Portugal

British tourists are facing Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds continue to lash at French coasts and a British Airways flight was forced to abort its landing in Switzerland.

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