UK faces 25-inch snow bomb after Storm Goretti
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.
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Second 'Snow Bomb' Targets UK, Birmingham Hit Hardest
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.
Second Snow Bomb to Hit Birmingham Sunday
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.
UK Snow Bomb: Exact Hour 74 Counties Face Blizzard
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.
UK's Worst Snow in 20 Years: Storm Goretti Warning
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.
739-Mile Snow Wall Targets UK, Kent Alert for January 12
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.
UK faces two more snow bombs this January
The UK is set for two significant snow events this week, with up to 30 inches forecast. Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow and wind. Stay updated on the latest forecasts.
Rare Freezing Rain Warning for Northern England Saturday
A 'rare and dangerous' freezing rain event is forecast for northern England this Saturday at 6pm. The Met Office warns of extreme hazards for travel and aviation. Read the full forecast.
704-Mile UK Snow Bomb to Hit 71 Counties
A massive 704-mile snow bomb is forecast to strike the UK next week, impacting 71 counties across all four nations. Get the full list of affected areas and travel warnings here.
Wartime Mortar Found Near Birmingham New Street Station
Rail services near Birmingham New Street were thrown into chaos after the discovery of a wartime mortar. Read how bomb disposal teams resolved the incident and got trains back on track.
79cm Snow Bomb Hits UK, Only Cornwall Spared
The UK braces for a major snowstorm, with forecasts predicting up to 79cm in Scotland. Maps show only Cornwall in England will escape the wintry onslaught. Read the latest Met Office warnings.
Cold Weather Payments increased to £50 for 18 UK postcodes
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.
Wartime Bomb Disrupts Birmingham New Street Trains
Rail services from Birmingham New Street to Tamworth and Nuneaton are suspended after an old mortar device is found near the line. Follow live updates.
UK snow bomb extended with two further dates
Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snow and disruption across the UK on January 8-9, with warnings extended. Travel delays and power cuts are likely. Read the latest Met Office alert.
13 English Counties Avoid January Snow Bomb
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.
72-Hour Snow Bomb to Hit England, Temperatures Could Plunge to -10C
A major 72-hour snow event is forecast to hit southern England from Jan 8-10, with -10C temperatures and accumulations covering a 225-mile span. The Met Office warns of travel disruption.
Snow Bomb Alert: 30 Areas Urged to Stockpile
A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice covers parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. British Gas urges households in 30 areas to prepare an emergency kit with 7 key items. Stay informed.
New UK snow bomb warning for 12-hour non-stop flurries
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.
UK Snow Bomb: 60cm and -14C to Hit Sooner
A major snow event is forecast to hit the UK sooner than expected, bringing up to 60cm of snow and temperatures as low as -14°C. Get the latest details and regional impacts.
UK School Closures Extended Tuesday Due to Snow
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed again on Tuesday due to heavy snow and ice. Check the full list of affected areas and the latest Met Office weather warnings.
UK Snow Bomb: Three Feet of Snow Forecast from Friday
The UK braces for Storm Chandra, with up to three feet of snow forecast from Friday. Forecasters warn the public to stay home as heavy snow, rain, and high winds threaten widespread disruption.
Bomb alert in Birmingham after boxes found
Army bomb disposal experts were scrambled to a Birmingham property after boxes labelled 'ammunition' were discovered. The cordon has now been lifted. Read the latest updates.
37cm of snow forecast for UK as cold snap continues
The UK faces another major snow event, with up to 37cm forecast for Scotland and significant falls elsewhere. Amber warnings are in force as the cold spell persists. Read the full forecast and travel advice.
Exact date for next UK snow blast revealed
Maps show a 349-mile snow bomb hitting the UK on January 14, with temperatures plunging to -5C. Find out which regions are in the firing line.
UK Snow Causes Widespread School Closures
A major snowstorm has forced hundreds of schools across the UK to close on Monday, January 5, 2026. Check the full list of affected schools in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
14-Inch Snow Bomb Forecast to Hit All of England
The UK faces a massive 812-mile snowstorm this week, with the entire country, including London, set for heavy snowfall. Up to 36cm (14 inches) predicted for Scottish Highlands.
UK Snow Bomb: Exact Date Arctic Blast Hits
Forecasters pinpoint 16th January for a major 'snow bomb' to strike the UK. Heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures and travel disruption expected. Stay informed.
55 UK areas face second major snow blast next week
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.
UK Snow Bomb Extended: Birmingham on Alert
Amber snow warnings hit Scotland as the UK's cold snap intensifies. Birmingham faces extended yellow alert for Monday with travel disruption likely. Full forecast.
Yellow snow and ice warning for Birmingham as 'snow bomb' hits
The Met Office warns of travel disruption as a 'snow bomb' brings snow and ice to Birmingham. Get the latest forecast and essential safety advice here.
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