Shropshire canal sinkhole swallows narrowboats at 4am

A massive sinkhole, 50 metres wide, opened on the Shropshire Union Canal, draining the water and dragging two narrowboats down. Fourteen people were rescued in a major emergency response. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts.

Met Office Christmas Forecast: Cold Snap, Little Snow

The Met Office predicts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping to 3C. Significant snowfall is unlikely, but an orange cold weather alert is in force for London's homeless. Get the full forecast.

Winter Solstice Marks Shortest Day of the Year

The Winter Solstice occurs today at 15:03 GMT, marking the shortest day and longest night in the UK. Discover what this means for daylight hours and the official start of astronomical winter.

Huge snow blizzard to blanket 28 UK areas

A massive 510-mile snow blizzard is forecast to hit the UK, with temperatures dropping to -9C. Up to 28 areas from Scotland to Yorkshire are on alert. Follow for live updates.

Winter Solstice 2025: Shortest Day on 21 December

The 2025 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, occurs on Sunday 21 December at 3:03pm GMT. Discover the history, science, and significance of this celestial event marking the official start of winter.

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