Midlands towns at risk of power cuts as snow returns
A Met Office yellow warning for snow on Sunday, January 11, could trigger power cuts and mobile network issues across Staffordshire towns. Full list of affected areas inside.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow on Sunday, January 11, could trigger power cuts and mobile network issues across Staffordshire towns. Full list of affected areas inside.
Birmingham residents demand better gritting after Storm Goretti leaves roads treacherous. Council defends priority system covering 50% of roads. Read the full story.
The Rose Villa Tavern in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter stays open during Storm Goretti, offering a warm haven and 30% off comfort food. A beacon of community spirit in the snow.
The dazzling pink sky over Birmingham during Storm Goretti was caused by football stadium grow lights. Discover the science and the storm's impact.
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecast snow for Birmingham on Sunday, January 11, with warnings for Scotland and northern England. Travel disruption is likely.
Discover the top parks and hills for safe family sledging in Birmingham today, following significant overnight snowfall from Storm Goretti. Find your perfect snowy slope!
Fresh snow maps predict a staggering 66cm of snow hitting the UK next week, with Scotland and the Midlands set for the worst of the severe winter weather. Read the latest forecast.
Motorists in Birmingham face having vehicles towed after abandoning them in heavy snow. Experts urge caution and check insurance as Storm Goretti hits. Read for essential advice.
Dramatic footage shows a massive tree destroying a children's bedroom in Trecarne, Cornwall, during Storm Goretti. The youngsters escaped unharmed after hearing the tree crack. Read the full story.
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.
Merlin has closed its Birmingham attractions, Sea Life Centre and Cadbury World, on Friday 9 January 2026 for safety as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and travel chaos.
Birmingham wakes to heavy snow causing major disruption. Get the latest hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for the West Midlands to see if more snow is coming this weekend.
The Met Office issues amber and yellow warnings as more snow is forecast for Birmingham and the West Midlands this Sunday, January 11. Get the latest weather updates and travel advice here.
The cause of Birmingham's eerie purple sky has been identified as grow lights from Birmingham City FC. This comes as Storm Goretti brings severe snow and wind warnings across the UK.
Heavy snow is set to hit 29 English counties on Friday, with up to 30cm possible. The Met Office warns of travel disruption. See the full list of affected areas.
The Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings for snow across parts of the UK for Friday, January 9. Discover the 21 counties in England expected to be spared the worst of the wintry conditions.
The UK faces a second major snow event from Sunday, with Birmingham and the Midlands set for the heaviest falls. Maps show 72 counties at risk as temperatures plummet.
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.
An amber weather warning for snow in Birmingham lifts at 9am today, but heavy flurries continue. Birmingham Airport suspends runway operations. Full hour-by-hour forecast inside.
Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall to Birmingham and the West Midlands, causing travel disruption and covering streets. See pictures and latest updates.
Dozens of schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed on Friday, January 9, 2026, due to heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and delayed openings here.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will close from 2pm on Thursday 8 January and all day Friday 9 January due to an amber weather warning for heavy snow from Storm Goretti.
A major snow bomb is set to hit 74 UK counties from 9pm on Sunday, January 11. Find out if your area is at risk of heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions.
The Met Office has issued yellow and amber warnings for heavy snow across 46 parts of England from January 8-9. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected. Check the full list and stay safe.
An amber weather warning for snow is in force across the West Midlands from 8pm Thursday to 9am Friday. Up to 15cm of snow could fall, causing major travel disruption. Public urged to avoid non-essential journeys.
The UK faces its most severe snow event in two decades as Storm Goretti hits. Amber warnings are in place for Wales and the Midlands. Get the latest forecast and travel advice here.
Amber weather warnings are in force as Storm Goretti threatens to dump up to 30cm of snow on Birmingham and the West Midlands from Thursday evening. Get the latest forecast and travel advice.
The Met Office has issued an urgent checklist for Birmingham households as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Get the latest arrival times and essential safety advice here.
The Met Office has issued a rare amber snow warning for Birmingham and the West Midlands, with weather maps pinpointing the exact hour heavy snow will arrive. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected.
The Met Office has issued an amber snow warning for parts of the UK as Storm Goretti approaches. Up to 30cm could fall, causing major travel disruption. Read the official travel advice.