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Guardian reporter and photographer snowed in for four days at Tan Hill Inn — I.guim.co.uk

Guardian reporter and photographer snowed in for four days at Tan Hill Inn

A Guardian reporter and photographer Gary Calton were snowed in for four days at The Tan Hill Inn, described in the account as Britain’s highest pub, on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales national park during early January when the Met Office had issued severe warnings for snow.

More than one million households eligible for DWP cold weather payments amid Storm Goretti — Static.independent.co.uk

More than one million households eligible for DWP cold weather payments amid Storm Goretti

Independent.co reports that over one million households across 802 postcode areas are now estimated to be eligible for a Department for Work and Pensions cold weather payment as Storm Goretti brings sub-zero conditions to parts of the UK for the period 30 December 2025 to 9 January 2026. The

Warnings for snow, ice, wind and rain remain after Storm Goretti — Static.independent.co.uk

Warnings for snow, ice, wind and rain remain after Storm Goretti

Warnings for snow, ice, wind and rain remain in place across the UK after Storm Goretti, Independent.co reports. The storm earlier brought gusts of almost 100mph and prompted a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West. Police said a man in his 50s was found

Man in his 50s found dead after tree falls on caravan in Helston — Static.independent.co.uk

Man in his 50s found dead after tree falls on caravan in Helston

Independent.co reports a man in his 50s has been found dead after a tree fell on to a caravan in the Mawgan area of Helston, Devon and Cornwall Police said. Emergency services were called at around 7.35pm on Thursday and work took place on Friday to remove the

Storm Goretti brings 99mph gusts, heavy snow and travel disruption across UK — Static.independent.co.uk

Storm Goretti brings 99mph gusts, heavy snow and travel disruption across UK

Storm Goretti has battered the UK with violent winds and heavy snow, the Independent.co reported. Gusts of up to 99mph were recorded on Thursday and a Met Office red wind warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ran from 4pm to 11pm, cutting power to more than 44,

Hundreds of UK schools closed as Storm Goretti brings snow and ice — Static.independent.co.uk

Hundreds of UK schools closed as Storm Goretti brings snow and ice

Independent.co reports hundreds of schools across the UK will remain closed as Storm Goretti brings snow and ice, with the Met Office issuing yellow ice warnings for much of the country. Yellow warnings cover much of the UK including Northern Ireland, and a separate yellow warning for snow and

Storm Goretti brings snow, ice and yellow warnings across the UK — Static.independent.co.uk

Storm Goretti brings snow, ice and yellow warnings across the UK

Independent.co reports heavy snow, ice and wintry showers are due to continue across the UK this week as an Arctic mass named Storm Goretti causes temperatures to plummet below zero in parts of the country. The Met Office has issued yellow ice warnings for most of the UK, including

Nearly 700,000 households eligible for DWP cold weather payments — Static.independent.co.uk

Nearly 700,000 households eligible for DWP cold weather payments

Independent.co reports that nearly 700,000 households across more than 451 postcode areas can now expect a cold weather payment from the Department for Work and Pensions after sub-zero temperatures affected parts of the UK. The Met Office recorded the coldest night of winter overnight, with temperatures falling as

Storm Goretti prompts nationwide ice warnings and rail travel alerts — Static.independent.co.uk

Storm Goretti prompts nationwide ice warnings and rail travel alerts

Independent.co reports that a rail company has issued an adverse weather travel alert as yellow ice warnings cover almost all of Britain ahead of Storm Goretti. Yellow weather warnings for ice affecting England, Wales and Northern Ireland are in place until 11am on Wednesday, while Scotland’s snow and

Met Office issues snow and ice warnings as Storm Goretti approaches UK — Static.independent.co.uk

Met Office issues snow and ice warnings as Storm Goretti approaches UK

The Met Office has issued fresh weather warnings as Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snow to the UK later in the week, Independent.co reports. Storm Goretti, named by France’s Meteo‑France and described as the first storm of the year, is likely to cause difficult travel

UK issues widespread snow and ice warnings as Storm Goretti nears — Static.independent.co.uk

UK issues widespread snow and ice warnings as Storm Goretti nears

Fresh snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti approaches, Independent.co reports. A yellow weather warning for ice covering almost all of England and Wales will remain in place until 10am on Wednesday, and Scotland has a yellow warning for snow and ice in

Met Office: 2025 was the UK’s hottest and sunniest year on record — Scx2.b-cdn.net

Met Office: 2025 was the UK’s hottest and sunniest year on record

The UK experienced its hottest and sunniest year on record in 2025, the Met Office confirmed, calling the result a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of climate change. The United Kingdom's mean temperature for 2025 was 10.09C, beating the previous record of 10.03C set

Extended snow and ice warnings as Arctic air brings disruption across UK — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

Extended snow and ice warnings as Arctic air brings disruption across UK

Snow and ice warnings have been extended across much of the UK, with an amber alert in Scotland from midday on Friday until 12:00 on Saturday and yellow warnings across the south-west, north-west and east coast of England, plus Wales and Northern Ireland until Monday. The Met Office predicts