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Snow and freezing rain expected across UK as temperatures plummet

03/01/2025 13:11 The Guardian

Temperatures fall to -8C as Britain braces for week-long wintry spell with health services on high alertTemperatures across the UK have plunged to -8C (17.6F) as the country shivers under an arctic chill expected to bring widespread heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend.On Friday morning, the Met Office upgraded its weather warning for snow and ice from yellow to amber for much of northern and central England over the weekend, meaning power cuts and travel delays are expected and rural communities could become cut off. Continue reading...

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UK weather: warnings of up to 25cm of snow in some areas – live updates

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05/01/2025 09:44 The Guardian
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05/01/2025 07:56 The Guardian
Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned

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05/01/2025 03:11 The Guardian
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04/01/2025 23:45 The Guardian
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04/01/2025 23:32 The Guardian
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04/01/2025 13:55 The Guardian
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04/01/2025 13:29 The Guardian
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03/01/2025 21:31 The Guardian
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03/01/2025 20:58 The Guardian
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03/01/2025 18:35 The Guardian
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03/01/2025 15:51 The Guardian
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03/01/2025 15:02 The Guardian
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