This 'game changing' hack for preventing falls in icy weather won't cost you a penny - but you might get a few strange looks

A close up of a person walking on wet and icy pavement.

As we head into winter, the UK has seen some icy mornings. But one mum has a clever tip to avoid slipping on the school run.

Those wondering when it will snow this year have finally got their answer, with white flakes falling across the UK in recent days. Full-on flurries have landed in Yorkshire as well as a light dusting as far south as Hampshire, and the Met Office issued yellow weather warnings across the east coast - leaving many wondering if we will have a white Christmas in the UK.