£90 DWP Vouchers Arrive for Kent Households
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
New weather maps turn purple, forecasting heavy snow for the UK with depths up to 66cm. Herefordshire and Shropshire among 11 worst-hit areas. Get the full list and travel advice.
The Met Office has identified 25 days when snow could hit parts of the UK from mid-January to early February. Find out the forecast details and which regions are most at risk.
The Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings for much of the UK. Discover the 27 counties in England set to escape the wintry weather on Saturday and Sunday.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands this Sunday, January 11. Find out the latest forecast and affected areas here.
The Met Office warns of up to 30cm of snow hitting Staffordshire towns this Sunday, with travel disruption expected. Read the full list of affected areas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, affecting 51 areas across the UK this Sunday. Disruption to travel and power is likely. Check the full list to see if you're affected.
A second major snow event is forecast to hit Birmingham and the Midlands on Sunday, January 11, with heavy accumulations expected from midday. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
A second wave of snow is forecast to hit the UK this Sunday, 11th January, with 72 counties affected. Key Midlands towns including Birmingham and Coventry are in the firing line. Read the full forecast.
Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall to Birmingham and the West Midlands, causing travel disruption and covering streets. See pictures and latest updates.
Hard-up households in Kent on means-tested benefits are receiving £90 vouchers. The DWP's Household Support Fund scheme is now open for applications until 26 February 2026.
Children from ALP Sittingbourne discovered local wildlife in a hands-on workshop with Kent Wildlife Trust, part of Barratt David Wilson Homes' sustainability drive. A new bird song panel was also unveiled.
Fresh weather maps warn of a colossal 739-mile snow band hitting the UK from Scotland to Kent on January 11-12. Get the latest forecasts and travel warnings.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
All lay-bys on the A21 near Tonbridge will shut 24/7 for around four weeks from January 12, 2026, for carriageway repairs. Plan your rest breaks in advance.
Labour MP Mike Tapp details how government policies on cost of living, NHS, and investment are set to benefit Dover and Deal in 2026, urging unity and optimism.
Amber Selvey, a paediatric nurse from Seasalter, launches 'Together in Grief', a monthly peer support group in Whitstable for parents who have lost a child. Funded by The Evie Dove Foundation.
The Met Office reveals the narrow strip of England escaping severe snow and ice warnings this week. Find out if your area is on the list.
A severe new snow bomb is forecast to hit the UK this Sunday, bringing 12 hours of continuous snow flurries. Maps show widespread risk from Cumbria to East Anglia. Read the full forecast and affected areas.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The UK faces a major snow event with up to 60cm forecast for the Yorkshire Dales and snow reaching Birmingham on January 15. Travel disruption and health warnings are issued.
The Met Office has expanded its yellow weather warning for snow and ice to include Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stoke. The alert runs from 3pm Sunday to noon Monday, with up to 8cm possible. Travel disruption is expected.
A 21-hour Met Office snow and ice warning is in force for the Midlands and Wales from Sunday, threatening up to 8cm of snow and major travel disruption for the first Monday back after Christmas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands and Wales from Sunday. Up to 8cm could fall in some areas. Read the latest forecast and travel advice.
Weather maps predict a major snow event for England in January, with South Yorkshire facing up to 24cm per hour. The Met Office warns of further wintry disruption.
The Met Office warns 55 parts of the UK, including England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, will be hit by a second wave of heavy snow from Monday, with up to 30cm possible. Full list of affected areas inside.
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
The UK is set for a major snow event next week, with a 539-mile vortex forecast to blanket 63 counties. Up to 30cm could fall in Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
The Met Office warns of snow hitting Birmingham on Friday morning. A yellow warning is in force until midday, with a bitter -10C freeze expected overnight. Plan your travel.
Birmingham and much of England face a severe Arctic blast, with up to 27cm of snow predicted. 39 counties are on alert as temperatures could plummet to -12°C. Stay updated.