UK thaws, but more ice on the way
The ice and snow covering swathes of the UK continues to melt away – but the thaw may not herald the end of the bitter weather, forecasters said.
Britain braced for more snow
Agencies responsible for the supply and distribution of grit are due to hold another salt summit as forecasters warned of more snow on the way.
UK thaws, but weather fight remains
Icy roads and snow showers continue to hamper Britain’s struggle back to normality, although the big freeze has eased its grip slightly.
Man on Heathrow bomb threat charge
A passenger has been charged with making a bomb threat that grounded a packed jet at Heathrow Airport on Friday evening, police said.
Big freeze causes more travel chaos
Britons battling the big freeze are enduring another day of severely disrupted travel.
Heavy snow causes travel chaos
Britons have endured more travel chaos as snow blanketed much of the country, with airports shut, roads closed and train journeys cancelled.
Airport security ‘to be tightened’
Gordon Brown has signalled a major tightening of security at UK airports, insisting it was “essential” to respond to new terrorist threats.
Travellers to pay more for tickets
Some main line rail fares are set to rise, with Tube and London bus ticket prices also increasing.
Delays as airport security tightens
Air passengers travelling to the US were told to expect delays after heightened security measures were put in place in the wake of the failed bomb attack on a flight to Detroit.
A white Christmas for parts of UK
Parts of the UK saw an official white Christmas – but milder weather is on the way.