UK faces 5.5-inch snow storm on New Year's Day
Maps show a major snowstorm hitting the UK around January 1, with up to 14cm forecast. Only the southwest looks set to escape the deep freeze. Read the full forecast.
Maps show a major snowstorm hitting the UK around January 1, with up to 14cm forecast. Only the southwest looks set to escape the deep freeze. Read the full forecast.
WX Charts predict a 'snow bomb' bringing up to 14cm to parts of England on New Year's Day, with sub-zero temperatures. Get the full forecast and regional details here.
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The UK faces a five-day snow event starting on New Year's Eve, with temperatures set to dive. Met Desk data reveals the wintry shift, with Scotland and eastern England first in line for flurries.
Maps reveal a five-day snow bomb will hit the UK from New Year's Eve, with temperatures plunging to -14C. Only England's south coast is set to evade the worst of the wintry blast. Read the full forecast.
The Met Office forecasts a significant turn to colder, windier conditions from 1st January. Find out what the New Year weather shift means for you.
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
New weather maps reveal a deep freeze hitting the UK after Christmas, with temperatures plunging to -6C in Scotland and snow likely for England. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
The government's £3 bus fare cap, extended to 2027, makes Christmas markets and New Year's Eve fireworks accessible and affordable. Discover routes and savings.
Newcastle-based digital consultancy hedgehog lab acquires Scottish innovation firm Label Sessions, creating a unique proposition combining AI delivery with a network of 500+ experts. Read the full story.
Labour confirms new law requiring all vehicles sold in Great Britain to carry both GB and EU type approval markings from February 2026, aiming to protect thousands of automotive jobs. Read the full details.
Weather maps predict up to 2cm of snow hitting parts of England on January 1st. Find out the exact timing and which regions are most at risk.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
Birmingham's Electronic Business Systems (EBS) celebrates growth with nine new appointments and is recruiting for three more roles, supporting West Midlands SMEs. Discover their expansion plans.
Weather maps turn purple as snow is forecast for parts of Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire from New Year's Eve. Get the latest Midlands weather news.
Fresh weather maps warn a 'snow bomb' could hit the UK, bringing up to six inches of snow by December 31st. Scotland, the Midlands and the North are most at risk. Read the latest forecast.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm a single stab wound was the cause.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher hails Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as 'special' and a potential Player of the Year candidate who could drive a Premier League title challenge. Read his full analysis.
A murder investigation is underway after a nine-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. A man is in custody as police appeal for privacy.
The Labour government begins repealing the Minimum Service Levels Act, calling it 'unworkable'. Unions hail the move as a victory for workers' rights. Read the full update.
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
HMRC issues a warning to UK employees receiving Christmas bonuses. Experts explain how tax bands can slash your take-home pay and offer smart strategies, like pension sacrifice, to protect your money.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
A major legal change for primate owners in the UK comes into force in April 2026. Find out if you need a licence, how to apply, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Labour is urged to overhaul inheritance rules to protect unmarried couples. Experts warn current laws fail modern families. Could this be the biggest change in 50 years?
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
North Wales Police banned seven drivers immediately after they failed roadside eyesight tests. Officers stopped over 320 vehicles as part of Operation Dark Night. Learn more about the crackdown and Cassie's Law.
HMRC is issuing revised tax codes midway through the 2025/26 tax year, impacting savers. Check your code now to avoid over or underpaying tax on your savings interest.
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