Why the UK is currently so cold as temperatures drop to -13.3c

Why the UK is currently so cold as temperatures drop to -13.3c

The Met Office forecasts a ‘prolonged period of snow’ for the rest of the week in the UK as icy blasts and cold temperatures sweep across the country. The UK experienced its coldest night of winter so far last night, with -13.3°C recorded in Loch Glascarnoch in Scotland. As more weather warning are issued, the … Read more

£47m Man United figure exposes true extent of problem Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to change

£47m Man United figure exposes true extent of problem Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to change

-Credit:Michael Regan/Getty Images While Sunday’s point at Anfield represented a positive step forward for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, this Premier League campaign has been disastrous thus far. A much-improved performance against league leaders Liverpool yielded a deserved share of the spoils, but the harsh truth remains that, after 20 games, United are closer to the … Read more

We visited the Greater Manchester village where people are ‘always dreading’ when it snows

We visited the Greater Manchester village where people are ‘always dreading’ when it snows

Greater Manchester’s new year’s weather woes continued on Monday morning in what was set to be the first day back to normality for many. Following the Christmas holidays, commuters, pedestrians and schoolchildren were met with heavy snow, rain and freezing weather this morning (January 6). Two Met Office weather warnings for heavy rain, snow and … Read more

East Lancashire’s councils take steps to boost fostering

East Lancashire’s councils take steps to boost fostering

Blackburn with Darwen Council is to dramatically increase the weekly payments to foster carers who agree to let their looked-after children continue to live with them after turning 18. The sum is to increase from £177.33 to £247.85 in a bid to reduce a decline in the number of families agreeing to the arrangement, which can put … Read more

Liverpool chiefs hit with new concern as Anfield roof leaks during Man Utd game

Liverpool chiefs hit with new concern as Anfield roof leaks during Man Utd game

-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Anfield was left looking like Old Trafford after Liverpool and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon. Arne Slot’s side maintained their six point lead over Arsenal with the point against their fierce rivals, with Liverpool still having a game in hand over the Gunners, who themselves … Read more