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Record for coldest night of year broken again as yellow snow and ice warnings extended around UK Snow and ice across the UK: in pictures Snow and ice weather warnings have been extended across the UK after the record for the coldest night of the year so far was broken for the second night in a row. The Met Office has extended a yellow snow and ice warning covering northern Scotland and north-east England until noon on Friday. Continue reading… ​Record for coldest night of year broken again as yellow snow and ice warnings extended around UKSnow and ice across…

The Met Office has warned about icey weather causing slips and falls.

New weather maps show a large snow plume crossing over the eastern coast of England this weekend, with fears of repeat disruption early next week.

Temperatures dipped to below -15C overnight in parts of Scotland

An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the tragic accident.

Government pays out additional £25 to certain benefits recipients if temperatures hit zero or below for seven consecutive days

The generous owners of a country pub provided food, shelter, and even music for those trapped.

People of all ages took to the parks of the capital to have snowball fights, build snowmen, sledge and even ski.

Today’s Daily News | UK weather warning, Birmingham lake tragedy, strike and travel chaos, Italy shooting leaves three dead Today’s news is dominated by the tragedy near Birmingham, as four children remain in hospital after falling into an icy lake. Britons woke up to snow and ice this morning and are being warned of travel disruptions. The government is to chair an emergency COBRA meeting to prepare for a winter of disruptions as many sectors prepare to strike.  In international news: Iran has executed a second man involved in the mass anti-government protests. Elon Musk is rolling out the blue-tick…

Heavy snow falling across the capital has impacted tens of thousands of commuters and brought some transport networks to a partial standstill.

There are concerns over possible blackouts (Picture: PA)

National Grid has put two emergency-use coal generators on standby amid the cold weather, it has been reported.

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Gatwick and Stanstead have had to close their runways due to disruption

Two coal generators are on standby to ‘give public confidence’

Britons are warned ‘do not travel’ as a ‘hazardous cocktail’ of ‘killer’ weather conditions drives a wall of snow across the nation.

UK weather: Snow and ice cause travel disruptions  Many Britons woke up this morning to see a blanket of snow as the Met Office has issued warnings of ice, fog and snow for much of the UK.  Temperatures fell well below freezing overnight and combined with wintry showers it has created icy conditions. The lowest temperature last night got down to -15.6C in Braemar, Scotland, which makes it the coldest night of the year and the coldest since February 2021. Railways are severely disrupted and airports have been forced to close their runways. Travellers have been told to check their…

Great Britain’s electricity system operator says it has no concerns over blackouts despite snow and ice UK cold weather: travel disruption as trains and flights cancelled by snow – live Great Britain’s electricity system operator has put two coal-fired power stations on emergency standby to keep the lights on amid a spell of cold weather. National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) said the two “winter contingency coal units” will be available if required on Monday as temperatures dip below zero and demand soars. It said the public “should continue to use energy as normal”. Continue reading… ​Great Britain’s electricity system…

Met Office issues ice, fog and snow warnings with airports forced to close and rail and roads affected Travel disruption is expected to push into Monday’s morning rush-hour, with yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow in place for much of the UK. The Met Office issued the alerts as temperatures were expected to stay well below freezing overnight and combine with wintry showers to create icy conditions. Continue reading… ​Met Office issues ice, fog and snow warnings with airports forced to close and rail and roads affectedTravel disruption is expected to push into Monday’s morning rush-hour, with yellow warnings…

Snowfall causes issues across parts of UK as cold snap intensifies Travel disruption is expected to push into Monday’s morning rush-hour as yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow are in place for much of the UK. The Met office have issued the alerts as temperatures are expected to stay well below freezing overnight and combine with wintry showers to create icy conditions. Forecaster say problems caused by snow, ice and fog are likely to persist throughout the week. Continue reading… ​Snowfall causes issues across parts of UK as cold snap intensifies Travel disruption is expected to push into Monday’s…

Snow has brought the UK to a halt just days before Christmas, and now new weather warnings issued by the Met Office show such chaos will last until at least the end of this week.

Government pays out additional £25 to certain benefits recipients if temperatures hit zero or below for seven consecutive days

Heathrow has been plunged into chaos with freezing fog and severe weather causing cancellations and delays.

At least 30 flights out of Heathrow grounded and sporting and festive events in Midlands cancelled, with more snow forecast Snow and ice have caused disruption to parts of the UK overnight as the cold weather looks set to continue into this week, with snow forecast for parts of east and south-east England, as well as Scotland. At least 30 flights from Heathrow were cancelled on Sunday morning as freezing fog blanketed London – with snow and ice likely to cause further problems for Monday rush-hour travellers. Continue reading… ​At least 30 flights out of Heathrow grounded and sporting and…

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The UK’s national weather service also put out two snow and ice warnings for northern Scotland and southern England on Monday.

Despite temperatures beginning to dip below zero, on Saturday morning 340 people had been without gas supply for a week