West Midlands snow ends as milder, wetter weather arrives
The Met Office confirms an end to disruptive snow in the West Midlands. Find out the detailed forecast for milder temperatures, heavy showers, and strong winds next week.
The Met Office confirms an end to disruptive snow in the West Midlands. Find out the detailed forecast for milder temperatures, heavy showers, and strong winds next week.
The Met Office has issued an 8-hour yellow warning for ice across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Disruption is expected on Sunday morning as rain and snow hit frozen surfaces.
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The DWP confirms £25 Cold Weather Payments for eligible households in 246 postcodes after a week of freezing temperatures. Check if your area is on the list.
Weather maps predict the deepest snow in the Midlands this Sunday, with Cheadle near Stoke forecast for 3.1cm. A Met Office yellow ice warning is in effect. Get the latest travel updates.
The West Midlands and Staffordshire are set for more snowfall this Sunday, with Cheadle predicted to be worst-hit. Get the latest travel updates and weather alerts.
Over one million UK households to receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as Storm Goretti hits. See the full list of 802 eligible postcodes and check if you qualify.
Severe weather disrupts over 80 National Express West Midlands bus services. Check the full list of suspensions and route changes for Friday, January 9.
Temperatures set to plunge below zero across the Midlands, triggering £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments for eligible households. See the full list of affected postcodes.
Over one million UK households receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as 74 new postcodes are added. Check if you're eligible for the support this winter.
Storm Goretti, a 'multi-hazard event,' brings record 99mph winds and the worst Midlands snowfall in 10 years, halting flights and rail services. See the full impact.
National Express West Midlands suspends all services as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and 'difficult' road conditions. See the full list of affected routes and latest updates.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Midlands travel to a standstill. National Express West Midlands suspends all buses until at least 8:30am. Check latest updates.
Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, causing travel chaos. National Express West Midlands diverts dozens of bus services. Check the full list of affected routes and latest travel advice.
Dozens of schools across the West Midlands are closed Thursday as Storm Goretti triggers an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow could fall, causing major travel disruption. Check if your child's school is affected.
The Midlands faces significant disruption as an amber Met Office snow warning is issued. Up to 4.6 inches of snow is forecast to hit towns including Birmingham and Wolverhampton from 8pm Thursday. Stay informed.
The DWP has activated Cold Weather Payments for over half a million UK households. Find out if your postcode is eligible for the £25 support during the freeze.
The DWP is issuing Cold Weather Payments to nearly 700 postcodes, with one million people receiving £50. Find out if your area is eligible for the heating support.
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The DWP has triggered Cold Weather Payments for 539 postcodes after freezing temperatures. Some areas will receive £50. Check the full list to see if you're eligible.
The DWP confirms 18 postcodes will receive a second £25 Cold Weather Payment this January. Find out if you're eligible and check the full list of qualifying areas.
The DWP has triggered £50 Cold Weather Payments for 18 postcodes after the UK's coldest night. Check the full list to see if you're eligible for automatic support.
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Fresh snowfall is forecast to hit the Midlands from Wednesday, following Monday's wintry conditions. Check our interactive map for local forecasts.
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A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in force for parts of the West Midlands and Wales from Sunday, threatening travel chaos. Up to 8cm could fall.
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