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Fresh weather warnings issued as snow cancels flights and shuts schools
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (669+ words) New warnings have been issued for more wintry weather after snow cancelled flights and shut schools. Hundreds of schools were shut on Monday across the UK, while flights were cancelled and rail lines disrupted. It comes after temperatures dropped to…...
UK weather to be freezing this week with disruption expected
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (679+ words) Snow and ice are expected to bring significant disruption across the UK as temperatures in many places will struggle to get above freezing. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for snow and ice across the country, with conditions…...
When could we see snowfall in south Worcestershire this week?
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (255+ words) THERE remains a chance of snowfall in south Worcestershire throughout the week, according to forecasters. Despite hopes for snow this morning (Monday, January 5), south Worcestershire residents awoke to a thin layer of frost and icy conditions. One emergency road closure…...
Google update could bring massive change for Gmail users
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (203+ words) A surprise update from Google could bring a massive and much-needed change for those who use Gmail. The long-overdue update, which has been demanded by users for years now, will allow people to change their email address. Up until now,…...
Amber warning for snow issued as wintry weather continues
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (655+ words) Amber weather warnings have been issued as wintry conditions are anticipated to worsen across the UK. On Sunday morning, a new amber weather warning was issued for snow in parts of Scotland " covering Aberdeen, Aviemore in the Cairngorms, and Ullapool,…...
Revealed: wildfire figures for Hereford & Worcester
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (148+ words) Hereford & Worcester experienced a surge in wildfires during the spring and summer this year. Data obtained from the Press Association through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests revealed that the number of wildfires recorded by fire services has skyrocketed over the…...
RSPB 'endangered' birds get new home from home in St John's
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (258+ words) ENDANGERED birds have been given a home from home thanks to a series of swift nest boxes with more due to be installed next year. The swift boxes have gone up in St John's in Worcester, providing a safe haven…...
Wolf supermoon appears in clear UK skies
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (273+ words) This year's Wolf supermoon has appeared in UK skies that were clear for most of the country. Visibility was good but the weather was cold for many people admiring the first full moon of the year, which is also known…...
Worcestershire residents woke up to thin layer of snow
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (157+ words) RESIDENTS across Worcestershire woke up to a light dusting of snow this morning. The thin layer of snow was sprinkled across roads and pavements across Worcestershire, especially in some areas of Worcester, at around 6.15am this morning (Saturday). Walkers on the…...
âUniqueâ AI-powered headset that can predict epilepsy seizures developed
4+ day, 4+ min ago (470+ words) A "unique" AI-powered headset that can predict epileptic seizures minutes before they occur has been developed by scientists in Scotland. The Glasgow Caledonian University team behind the research say the wearable device could dramatically transform the way the condition is…...