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More snow and ice is expected across England on Thursday as NHS boards warn people not to go out early in the morning and late at night when conditions are more dangerous.

Two new weather warnings came into effect on Thursday afternoon for northeast Scotland and parts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, and Britons were told to expect icy conditions and travel delays until at least Friday morning.

A three-day yellow snow warning is soon to follow, with most of England, southern Scotland and Wales being told to prepare for snow from noon on Saturday until Monday morning.

Travel delays and power outages are likely in the hardest-hit areas of the Midlands, Wales and northern England, where between 5cm and 30cm of snow could accumulate.

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board warned of the potential for slips and falls, saying: “Avoid going out early when the frost is thick or late at night when it is dark.”

It comes as Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident after horrific scenes of flooding were seen in Manchester on New Year's Day.

Full list of weather warnings telling Britons to prepare for sub-zero temperatures

The Met Office has issued four weather warnings over the next few days as we head into the cold snap of 2025.

Forecasters have told Britons to prepare for freezing temperatures, ice and up to 30cm of snow over the weekend.

4pm Thursday – 10am Friday: There is a yellow snow and ice warning for northeast Scotland.

5pm Thursday to 10am Friday: A heavy ice warning is in place for parts of north-west Scotland, north-west England and Northern Ireland.

12pm Saturday – 9am Monday: A yellow snow warning is in place for most of England, southern Scotland and Wales.

From 12am Sunday to 12pm Monday: A yellow snow warning is in place for most of Scotland.

Athena StavrouJanuary 2, 2025 15:43

Older people may be at risk of death due to cold waves due to criticism of fuel cost limits

An impending cold snap could put older people at risk of death, Britain's Department of Health and Safety has warned, as a charity criticizes the government's decision to limit winter fuel payments.

UKHSA has issued a cold weather health alert from 12pm on Thursday until January 8. This means deaths are likely to increase, especially among people over 65 and those with existing health problems.

Caroline Abrahams, director of Age UK, said the government's decision to restrict winter fuel allowances to only the poorest pensioners would come into sharp relief from the cold spell.

Mr Abrahams said the charity had already been contacted by older people worried about what to do when this moment comes.

From this winter, only people receiving pension credit or certain other benefits will receive winter fuel bills, while more than nine million others will be stripped of their benefits.

We urge older people to do everything they can to stay warm, even if it means risking spending more on heating bills than they think they can afford, charity chiefs have said. Your energy company has a duty to help you if you are struggling, and your local council may also be able to help you.

Athena StavrouJanuary 3, 2025 05:00

Water has flooded York after the River Ouse burst its banks. (Danny Lawson/PA Wire)(Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Athena StavrouJanuary 3, 2025 03:30

Snow map: Freezing temperatures are expected to hit the UK this weekend, with a blanket of 20-30cm forecast.

Around 5cm of snow is expected to fall widely across the Midlands, Wales and northern England, with up to 20 to 30cm of snow expected to fall on higher ground in Wales and the Pennines.

Forecasters warned there was a slight chance of power outages in some areas and even in some rural areas during the 45-hour warning period starting Saturday.

Read the full story here.

Athena StavrouJanuary 3, 2025 02:00

2024 will be the fourth warmest year on record for the UK as the climate warms, the Met Office said.

The Met Office said last year was the fourth warmest on record for the UK, another clear example of how our climate is now changing.

According to provisional figures for 2024 published by the Met Office, the UK's average temperature was 9.78C, 0.64C higher than the 1991-2020 average, making it the fourth warmest year behind 2022, 2023 and 2014.

Although the Met Office said Britain's weather was variable, long-term trends showed clear evidence of how the country's global climate was warming.

Athena StavrouJanuary 3, 2025 00:30

How much snow is expected to fall this weekend?

The Met Office said about 5cm of snow was expected to fall across the Midlands, Wales and northern England.

Up to 20-30cm could be seen in higher elevations of Wales and/or the Pennines, forecasters added.

Athena StavrouJanuary 2, 2025 23:00

Full list of weather warnings telling Britons to prepare for sub-zero temperatures

The Met Office has issued four weather warnings over the next few days as we head into the cold snap of 2025.

Forecasters have told Britons to prepare for freezing temperatures, ice and up to 30cm of snow over the weekend.

4pm Thursday – 10am Friday: There is a yellow snow and ice warning for northeast Scotland.

5pm Thursday to 10am Friday: A heavy ice warning is in place for parts of north-west Scotland, north-west England and Northern Ireland.

12pm Saturday – 9am Monday: A yellow snow warning is in place for most of England, southern Scotland and Wales.

12am Sunday to 12pm Monday: A yellow snow warning is in place for most of Scotland.

Athena StavrouJanuary 2, 2025 22:00

A travel warning has been issued as bitter cold and icy weather hits the UK.

Britons hoping to return home after the New Year have been warned that travel is expected to be disrupted on Thursday as cold weather grips the country.

The Met Office has warned that 2025 will be greeted with cold weather, with snow expected to fall in the first weekend of the year.

More ice and snow warnings were issued for most of Scotland, north-west England and parts of Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Temperatures are expected to remain cool early in the year, with air expected to flow into the country from much further north.

For those planning to travel despite the current winter weather, the Met Office and National Rail have issued warnings warning Britons to plan ahead if they travel on Thursday.

Athena StavrouJanuary 2, 2025 21:00

Aerial footage shows a Cheshire Canal embankment collapsed as floods ravaged the town.

The Bridgewater Canal embankment in Cheshire collapsed on New Year's Day due to heavy rain, devastating the small town of Little Bollington.

Aerial footage shows water pouring from a canal into a village on the outskirts of Manchester.

Cheshire Police said in a statement that a section of the M56 was closed and a number of homes nearby had to be evacuated.

On the same day, Greater Manchester police declared a critical incident after flooding trapped city residents in their homes.

Aerial footage shows a Cheshire Canal embankment collapsed as floods ravaged the town.

The Bridgewater Canal embankment in Cheshire collapsed following heavy rain on New Year's Day, devastating the small town of Little Bollington. Aerial footage shows water pouring from a canal into a village on the outskirts of Manchester. Cheshire Police said in a statement that a section of the M56 was closed and a number of homes nearby had to be evacuated. On the same day, Greater Manchester police declared a critical incident after flooding trapped city residents in their homes.

Athena StavrouJanuary 2, 2025 20:00

Where are the weather warnings today?

The Met Office has issued two fresh weather warnings for Thursday afternoon as more ice and snow is expected to fall in the UK.

The first yellow warning for snow and ice was issued for north-east Scotland at 4pm on Thursday, while a second yellow warning for ice is due to start at 5pm for parts of north-west Scotland, north-west England and Northern Ireland.

Both warnings are expected to expire at 10 a.m. Friday.

(PA wire)

Athena StavrouJanuary 2, 2025 19:00

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