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An amber warning for snow and ice, with the risk of freezing rain, covers most of Wales and central England until midday on Sunday. Freezing rain, which makes up what are commonly known as ice storms in North America, is a rarity in the UK because the conditions for it are quite specific, according to

Warnings have been issued for heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend, with icy weather expected to cause disruption across large parts of the UK. Two amber and two yellow alerts have been issued by the Met Office across most of the country for both Saturday and Sunday. Forecasters say power cuts are likely

Neil Young has been confirmed as a headliner at this year’s Glastonbury – despite saying he was dropping out due to the BBC’s involvement in the festival. The 79-year-old musician wrote on his website earlier this week that both he and his band, The Chrome Hearts, were pulling out because the BBC’s involvement was a

Temperatures are expected to plunge to minus 8C as weather warnings for snow and ice are set to remain in place over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued cold weather health alerts for all of England ahead of a week of low temperatures. Amber alerts were issued from 12pm on Thursday

A man who was among four people hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London’s West End on Christmas Day has died in hospital. Metropolitan Police said 25-year-old Aidan Chapman died from his injuries on New Year’s Eve. Officers were called to reports of a crash and a car driving on the wrong side of

Large parts of the UK will be under a three-day snow warning from this weekend as forecasters warn that people living in rural communities could become cut off. The yellow warning is due to come into force at midday on Saturday and will last until 9am on Monday. It covers all regions of England apart

The UK celebrated the start of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames – as London defied weather concerns which led to the cancellation of other events around the country. Thousands listened to Big Ben ring in the new year after celebrations had already taken place across the world

As energy bills become more expensive from 1 January, respected forecasters have said they are likely to rise further in spring instead of fall, as first anticipated. The energy price cap rises from January, bringing the cost of a typical annual bill to £1,738 – £21 a year more than from October to December. Bills

New Year’s Eve celebrations across the UK have been cancelled as the country braces for a wet and windy start to 2025.  Outdoor events planned for 31 December as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will not take place, while celebrations on the 30th were also cancelled. A spokesperson said events in the city centre of the

Former England manager Gareth Southgate, London mayor Sadiq Khan and actor Stephen Fry have been knighted in the New Year Honours. Others who have received honours include a host of Team GB athletes – among them gold medal-winning runner Keely Hodgkinson – as well as author Jacqueline Wilson and television presenter Alan Titchmarsh. Honours have

Britain looks set for a blustery, rainy and possibly snow-hit start to 2025, with much of the UK covered by yellow weather warnings for 1 January. Blackpool’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have been cancelled due to the forecast of high winds in the northwest of England tomorrow night. There are currently three Met Office weather

Weather warnings are in place for snow, wind and rain across much of the UK on New Year’s Day.  The start of 2025 will bring a “multi-hazard storm, combining severe gales, heavy rain and possibly significant snow as the rain runs into cold air,” said Sky News meteorologist Christopher England. Image: Pic: Met Office The

Thick fog could delay more flights across England today, disrupting Gatwick Airport’s busiest day of the holiday period. The UK’s main air traffic control provider, Nats, said temporary restrictions will continue on Sunday because of low visibility in airfields. Gatwick confirmed to Sky News that flights may still be delayed and advised passengers to contact

A 33-year-old woman has been charged with murdering a father-of-six on Christmas Day. Police were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, at about 3.25am on Wednesday. They said despite medical efforts, he died a short time later. Staffordshire Police said Kirsty Carless, 33, has been charged with murdering

British voters are in for a relatively untroubled 2025, after the “Year of Elections” which saw a new government in the UK and major upheavals around the world, including the victory of Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated as US president for the second time on 20 January. In all likelihood, Sir Keir Starmer needs

Nigel Farage has threatened to take legal action against Tory leader Kemi Badenoch if she does not apologise for accusing him of publishing a “fake” ticker showing Reform UK’s membership increasing to overtake the Conservatives. The Reform UK leader has reacted furiously to Ms Badenoch’s assertion that he was “manipulating [his] own supporters” with a