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Cold health alert issued for the West Midlands amid snow forecasts across the UK - here's what to expect from the weather ahead of 2026

Residents across the West Midlands can expect a cold end to 2025 and an even colder start to 2026, new weather reports suggest - here's what to expect.

Environment|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cold health alert issued for the West Midlands amid snow forecasts across the UK - here's what to expect from the weather ahead of 2026
Supporting image for story: 'I fear another canal disaster' - Daughter of elderly Staffordshire couple issues renewed appeal after Shropshire canal incident
'I fear another canal disaster' - Daughter of elderly Staffordshire couple issues renewed appeal after Shropshire canal incident
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Rugeley|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Watch: Latest amazing drone footage as Walsall clean energy development prepares for pressure tests
Watch: Latest amazing drone footage as Walsall clean energy development prepares for pressure tests
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Environment|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue
Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue
Birmingham|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Conservation cattle deliver lasting benefits at Cannock Chase through healthier and more diverse heathland
Conservation cattle deliver lasting benefits at Cannock Chase through healthier and more diverse heathland
Environment|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: 20 amazing photos capture hardy souls braving the chill in Chasewater charity Boxing Day dip
20 amazing photos capture hardy souls braving the chill in Chasewater charity Boxing Day dip
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Environment|Dec 26

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Supporting image for story: I took myself out of my comfort zone to take part in a Boxing Day tradition in the waters of Chasewater
I took myself out of my comfort zone to take part in a Boxing Day tradition in the waters of Chasewater
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Environment|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Wind and cold weather warnings due - but no white Christmas for UK
Environment|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England
Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England
Environment|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
Environment|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
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Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
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Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
Shropshire|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
Shropshire|Dec 23

UK News

Supporting image for story: Mobile stroke units ‘could cut emergency admissions in Scotland by 86%’ – study
Mobile stroke units ‘could cut emergency admissions in Scotland by 86%’ – study
UK News|1 hour ago
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Peace in Ukraine cannot be at any cost, says Swinney
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: In Pictures: The changing seasons during 2025
In Pictures: The changing seasons during 2025
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s case amid calls for deportation
No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s case amid calls for deportation
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: More than 700,000 disability benefits claimants transferred to devolved agency
More than 700,000 disability benefits claimants transferred to devolved agency
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Remaining hotspots extinguished at scene of house fire that killed teenage girl
Remaining hotspots extinguished at scene of house fire that killed teenage girl
UK News|4 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

Supporting image for story: US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelensky
US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelensky
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|21 hours ago
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One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
World News|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
World News|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
World News|Dec 28
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