The Met Office has upgraded weather warnings to amber for heavy snow in parts of Scotland, with up to 40cm possible. Disruption to travel and power is likely. Get the latest UK weather forecast and travel advice here.
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
Major UK retailers Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing multiple stores in January 2026. Check the full list to see if your local high street is affected.
New data reveals 366 British pubs were lost in 2025 due to soaring costs and tax burdens. Industry leaders warn of a 'wake-up call' for communities. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow and ice across the UK, with up to 30cm possible in Scotland. Travel disruption expected. Get prepared now.
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
London is set for a snowy start to 2026 with sleet forecast for Friday 2nd January and light snow on Tuesday 6th. Get the latest BBC Weather and Met Office details.
Plan ahead for major weekend closures across London Underground, Overground, and TfL services in January 2026 for essential upgrades. Check our full list of dates and lines affected.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London with our complete guide to road and bridge closures for the 2025 fireworks display. Essential travel info for December 31.
The UK faces a sharp temperature drop from New Year's Day, with snow alerts for Scotland and amber cold health warnings issued for northern England. Forecasters warn of dangerous travel conditions and significant health impacts.
The Met Office warns of significant snow, ice, and travel disruption as a polar vortex sweeps the UK from New Year's Day. Get the latest forecasts and safety advice here.
London is set for a wintry start to 2026 with snow forecast for the first weekend. Find out when and where the flurries will hit the capital.
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as Poundland, WH Smith, Pizza Hut and others shut hundreds of stores. Explore the full list of brands and the reasons behind the retail crisis.
London's mild winter is set to end with snow forecast for early January 2026. Temperatures will drop to -1C, with multiple snowy spells expected. Get the full BBC weather outlook.
As Inglewood's school district faces multiple closures under state receivership, lifelong residents and teachers fight to save their community's heart. Discover the battle behind the glitz of LA's 'City of Champions'.
A growing number of UK schools are replacing traditional nativity plays with inclusive, mixed-faith festive performances. Discover how educators are reflecting 21st-century Britain's diversity.
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to Tube, Overground, and train closures from Christmas Eve through to January 2nd 2026.
New York experiences its first significant December snow since 2018, while Storm Emilia spawns a tornado in southern Spain, causing extensive damage to festive displays. Explore the weather extremes.
Key London Overground and DLR lines face closures on Dec 20-21 for essential works. Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping trips now to avoid travel disruption.
The Met Office forecasts a 'very low' chance of snow on Christmas Day 2025, with drier conditions expected. Find out the official definition and historical odds.
A Florida middle school was placed on lockdown after AI surveillance flagged a student's clarinet as a weapon. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between school safety tech and false alarms.
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
A student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Calverton Primary School in Newham will close next year after a council vote. The decision follows a £1.1m budget deficit driven by declining pupil rolls, sparking parent protests.
A 15-year-old, wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a pupil to death in a Moscow school after asking children their nationality. Read the full shocking details of the attack.
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
Emem Udaw, 50, convicted of 14 counts of indecent assault on girls under 16 at Holland Park School. The historic abuse, spanning 2001-2004, was uncovered via social media. Justice served after 20 years.
An Indigenous boarding school in Australia faces collapse after its former principal was convicted of assaulting students. Read the full report on the scandal's devastating impact.
Londoners face severe travel disruption this festive weekend as three Underground lines face closures and multiple TfL services are hit. Plan your journey now.