Two school buses crash as arctic weather continues to sweep UK Nine children and nine adults suffered minor injuries in collision on Wednesday, with two taken to hospital for further treatment The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Will Storm Goretti dump snow on London? Tracker reveals likely path across southern England - as new amber alerts issued Ice warnings remain in place for most of the UK on Wednesday morning amid an Arctic air mass Evening Standard · Jan 7
Afternoon Update: heatwave descends on south-east; inflation data cools rate hike fears; and England push to set tricky Ashes target A blaze in north-east Victoria has been burning out of control while officials warn the state will face the ‘upper end of extreme’ fire danger on Friday The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
Heat is Australia’s ‘silent killer’. Here are the symptoms to watch out for Extreme heat is the most common cause of weather-related hospitalisations and deaths in Australia – here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
Melbourne swelters through hottest day in six years as severe heatwave descends on Australia’s south-eastern states Hot conditions for NSW, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT, Tasmania and WA as authorities warn of high fire danger The Guardian - AU · Jan 7
UK faces further disruption as Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds Fresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to Orkney The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Greece's Epiphany events marking Christ's baptism highlight concerns about water scarcity Orthodox Christians attended Epiphany ceremonies on Tuesday, highlighting water scarcity concerns in Greece The Independent UK · Jan 6
Six people die as snow, ice and freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Europe Deaths in France and Bosnia as icy conditions disrupt travel in countries including UK and the Netherlands The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Five dead, flights cancelled as snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe Heavy snowfall forced the closure of several airports and the cancellation of hundreds of flights The Independent UK · Jan 6
Six people dead in road accidents as France manages heavy snow and ice Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have killed at least six people on roads across France and caused major disruptions, with the transport minister admitting the severity of the event was “somewhat underestimated” by national weather services. Radio France Internationale · Jan 6
Migrants arrive in UK for first time this year after Channel crossing Pictures show people disembarking a Border Force boat in Dover on Monday, becoming the first to arrive in 2026 amid a cold spell of weather. Evening Standard · Jan 5
Snow closes schools and disrupts travel in parts of UK and Ireland Amber weather warnings issued as widespread wintry conditions take hold The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for many The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
UK weather: Freezing return to work for millions as Arctic blast triggers amber snow alerts Temperatures in London dip as low as -5C overnight into Monday morning as the Met Office warns that cold conditions will bring a range of wintry hazards for the next few days Evening Standard · Jan 5
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2 2025 was UK’s hottest and sunniest year on record, says Met Office Mean temperature for year was 10.09C, surpassing 2022 record, and 1,648.5 hours of sunshine were recorded
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Wes Streeting issues cold snap warning as pressure on NHS intensifies The Health Secretary urged the public to only use A&E in genuine emergences
Evening Standard · Jan 2 Wes Streeting says ‘bitingly cold snap’ puts extra pressure on NHS hospitals Data shows there can be a rise in heart attacks, strokes and respiratory illnesses during a cold snap as well as increased risk of trips and falls.
The Independent UK · Jan 1 Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026 Rained poured down on the iconic Rose Parade for the first time in 20 years
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1 Snow and ice forecast for large parts of UK in new year cold snap Met Office issues amber and yellow weather warnings as Arctic air blows in from Scandinavia
Evening Standard · Jan 1 Weather: London among areas under cold weather alert as snow and ice hit UK Londoners wake up to snow as wintry weather set to cause travel disruption
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 New year revellers told to wrap up warm with snow expected across UK Near-freezing temperatures likely but clear, dry skies will be perfect for viewing fireworks, says Met Office
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 NHS under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as amber cold alerts issued for all England Hospitals brace for new year surge in sick patients as temperatures plummet and with 95% of beds full
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 Snow alert for London! Met Office issues warning as UK braces for wintry start to 2026 Met Office warning for between midnight and noon on Friday, January 2
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Iceland records hottest Christmas Eve on record as temperatures near 20C Average December temperatures in Iceland typically range between -1C and 4C
Axios · Dec 31, 2025 Eastern U.S. faces heavy snow threats in days-long New Year's holiday storm New York's governor has declared a statewide emergency due to the severe weather that's set to last beyond New Year's Day.