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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of people eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payments

The article discusses the eligibility criteria for DWP Cold Weather Payments, highlighting the support provided to vulnerable households during extreme winter weather in the UK.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cold Weather Payments weeks left for DWP scheme - full cash postcodes list

The UK government is set to end Cold Weather Payments on March 31, with many areas already receiving financial assistance amidst winter conditions.

Feb 10 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK households warned to 'cover keyholes' before next week

The Met Office has cautioned UK households to cover keyholes as more wintry weather with heavy rain, strong winds, and possible snow approaches next week.

Feb 5 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Water restored to most Kent and Sussex homes after six days’ disruption

Water supply has been mostly restored to homes in Kent and Sussex after a six-day outage caused by Storm Goretti, which resulted in burst pipes and power cuts affecting 30,000 customers.

Jan 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘It has destroyed years of work’: Cornish beauty spot loses 80% of its trees to Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti has caused catastrophic damage to St Michael's Mount, leading to the loss of 80% of its tree cover with 119 large trees felled.

Jan 14 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

A 13-second flight at 37 meters in the air, a Frenchman breaks a world kitesurfing record during storm Goretti

Clement Huot from Brittany set a new world kitesurfing record by flying 37 meters high for 13 seconds during storm Goretti.

Jan 14 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘We’re in a bit of a state’: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Villagers in New Mill, Cornwall, are expressing frustration over the lack of support and services following the disruptions caused by Storm Goretti, as residents like 86-year-old Linda Williams struggle with prolonged outages of heating and lighting.

Jan 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Thousands of homes in Cornwall still without power or water days after Storm Goretti

Thousands of homes in Cornwall remain without power or water days after Storm Goretti caused severe disruption, prompting calls for a national emergency.

Jan 12 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Simple buy helps gardeners protect greenhouses from damage in high winds

Following Storm Goretti, affordable solutions for protecting greenhouses from damage in high winds are highlighted for gardeners.

Jan 12 • 15:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Storm Goretti victim killed when tree hit caravan named as tributes pour in

James Southey, a 50-year-old man from Mawgan, was tragically killed when a tree fell on his caravan during Storm Goretti, leading to heartfelt tributes highlighting his kind nature.

Jan 12 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK snow maps show fresh blizzard to blast Brits in days - full list of counties

Weather maps indicate that 15 counties in the UK are expected to experience another snow blizzard, following recent cold weather from Storm Goretti.

Jan 12 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Major incident declared as 30,000 homes left without water in Kent and Sussex

A major incident has been declared as 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex have been without water for up to five days, impacting schools and hospitals due to the cold weather and Storm Goretti.

Jan 12 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Aemet warns of the arrival of a strong rain front in Spain: these are the most affected areas

Aemet is warning of a strong rain front arriving in Spain, with temperatures expected to drop, although not drastically, as the new storm Goretti brings rain and strong winds.

Jan 12 • 08:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The surreal images of the city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, plunged into pink after the passage of Storm Goretti

Surreal images of Birmingham appeared after Storm Goretti swept through the UK, bringing strong winds and unexpected pink hues to the city.

Jan 11 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘Warm and comfortable’ waterproof boots worth £50 plummet to half price during cold spell

A pair of durable waterproof boots, originally priced at £50, are now available at half price, making them an essential purchase during the recent cold weather in the UK.

Jan 11 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of Cold Weather Payments as 802 postcode areas awarded up to £50

Cold Weather Payments of up to £50 have been triggered in 802 postcode areas due to sub-zero temperatures following Storm Goretti.

Jan 11 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Motoring school issues important winter advice for driving in icy conditions

A motoring school provides critical winter driving tips in light of impending icy weather from Storm Goretti hitting the UK.

Jan 11 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fury as tourists queue up to park on Snowdonia during Storm Goretti

North Wales Police criticized tourists for dangerously parking their cars on snowbound roads in Snowdonia during Storm Goretti, highlighting the issues caused by the influx of visitors seeking winter photography.

Jan 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Storm Goretti kills man in UK and leaves 100,000 French homes without power

Storm Goretti has resulted in one fatality in the UK due to a tree falling on a caravan and left 100,000 homes in France without power.

Jan 10 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Snow forecast maps reveal 3-day blizzard bringing 16 inches after Storm Goretti

The UK is bracing for a three-day blizzard that could deliver up to 16 inches of snow following the disruption caused by Storm Goretti.

Jan 10 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Handy plug-in heater that's 14p to run and 'heats quickly' is now under £10

A compact plug-in fan heater praised for its quick heating capability is now available for under £10 amid harsh winter weather in the UK.

Jan 10 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK drivers could face fines with windscreen defrosting mistake

As Storm Goretti approaches, UK drivers are cautioned about potential fines for improperly defrosting their windscreens during icy conditions.

Jan 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Man dies after tree felled by Storm Goretti hits caravan in Cornwall

A man in his 50s has died after a tree crashed onto a caravan during Storm Goretti in Cornwall, with weather warnings issued across the UK for the weekend.

Jan 10 • 12:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Goretti Storm: Resumption of Rail Traffic in France, Three Regional Lines Still Closed in Normandy

Following the Goretti storm, train services in France have largely resumed, with three regional lines in Normandy remaining closed until Sunday.

Jan 10 • 11:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

8 warning signs your dog is too cold for a walk as Storm Goretti batters UK

As Storm Goretti brings temperatures down to -12C in the UK, a dog expert outlines eight warning signs to watch for in dogs that may indicate they are too cold for a walk and suggests how to keep them safe in freezing weather.

Jan 10 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Air India flight declares mid-air emergency over UK and diverts in snow chaos

An Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham declared a mid-air emergency and diverted due to severe winter weather conditions brought on by Storm Goretti.

Jan 10 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People are only just realising why Birmingham sky turned pink during Storm Goretti

The pink sky over Birmingham was caused by grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club during Storm Goretti.

Jan 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man dies in Storm Goretti weather chaos as caravan crushed by tree in 99mph wind

A man in his 50s died after a caravan was crushed by a tree during Storm Goretti, which brought severe winds to Cornwall.

Jan 10 • 08:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Goretti Storm: 95,600 Homes Still Without Electricity, Mainly in Normandy

Two days after Storm Goretti, approximately 95,600 households remain without electricity, primarily in Normandy.

Jan 10 • 08:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Love Island star Liberty Poole's parked car crashes into neighbour's garden in storm

Liberty Poole, a star from Love Island, reported that her parked car was blown into her neighbor's garden during Storm Goretti shortly after returning home from a six-week trip.

Jan 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Storm Goretti does not stop the weekend with warnings in up to eleven communities for snowfall and strong coastal winds

Storm Goretti, caused by explosive cyclogenesis, will bring significant snowfall and strong winds to Spain and other European regions this weekend, with particular warnings for the Mediterranean coast.

Jan 10 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Met Office issues new snow and ice warning after Storm Goretti chaos

A new amber warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office as the UK copes with the aftermath of Storm Goretti, which caused significant disruptions and power outages.

Jan 9 • 20:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Goretti: Nuclear Power Plants Are Also Sensitive to the Weather

The Flamanville nuclear power plant was shut down due to severe weather conditions affecting Normandy, highlighting the vulnerabilities of EDF's nuclear facilities to climate impacts.

Jan 9 • 19:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Europe in the cyclone of storm Goretti, winds at 200 km/h and snow: what is happening

Storm Goretti has struck Western Europe, with record winds of up to 200 km/h causing widespread power outages, particularly in Cornwall and the Channel Islands.

Jan 9 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Storm Goretti wreaks havoc across UK after 100mph winds leaves 40,000 without power

Storm Goretti hit the UK with devastating 100mph winds, leading to widespread power outages, school closures, and travel disruptions affecting 40,000 people.

Jan 9 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The weekend weather: return to calm after the Goretti storm

Cold air brings snow back to low altitudes in the northeast as calm weather returns following the Goretti storm this weekend.

Jan 9 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Every game called off this weekend as FA Cup third round clash postponed

Adverse weather conditions have led to all FA Cup third round fixtures being postponed this weekend due to the impacts of Storm Goretti.

Jan 9 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

Germany anticipates heavy snowfall of up to 20cm as Storm Goretti impacts north-western Europe, following high winds that left many homes in France without power.

Jan 9 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The Goretti storm sweeps across France, Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands: Thousands of households without power and flight cancellations

The Goretti storm has caused severe disruptions across North Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and resulting in widespread flight cancellations.

Jan 9 • 14:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Goretti Hits Europe and Netizens Talk About Unbearable Cold

Europe is on high alert due to severe weather and storms, notably the Goretti storm, which is affecting multiple countries including France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and parts of Switzerland and Austria.

Jan 9 • 13:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The wind and snow of storm Goretti paralyze much of the United Kingdom

Storm Goretti, a historic explosive cyclogenesis, has left tens of thousands of homes in the UK without electricity, grounding flights and disrupting transport services for several hours.

Jan 9 • 13:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Goretti Storm: EDF Shuts Down Flamanville EPR Reactor

EDF has shut down the Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor due to Storm Goretti as part of precautionary measures against severe weather forecasts.

Jan 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Storm Goretti: the inhabitants of Manche between resilience and relief

Despite significant material damage caused by winds reaching up to 216 km/h on the east coast, only a handful of minor injuries were reported in the department.

Jan 9 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Britain Buried in Snow (images)

Storm Goretti has hit Britain with significant snowfall causing widespread power outages and major disruptions to railway services.

Jan 9 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fallen Trees, Damage... Storm Goretti Disrupts Train Traffic in Several Regions This Friday

Storm Goretti has caused significant disruptions to train services across various regions in France due to fallen trees and damage from high winds.

Jan 9 • 11:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

My home was hit by Storm Goretti and I've never seen weather so wild

Storm Goretti has caused significant disruption in the UK, prompting a rare red weather warning in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as residents report extreme conditions.

Jan 9 • 10:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

A violent storm hits France and Britain, see the footage

Powerful winds struck France and the UK today as Storm Goretti affected Northern Europe, causing hundreds of thousands of households to lose electricity.

Jan 9 • 10:05 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Stay home, warnings of snowfall in Germany. Storm Goretti hits France and Britain

Authorities are urging residents to stay home due to heavy snowfall warnings in Germany, while storm Goretti has impacted France and Britain.

Jan 9 • 09:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Goretti Bad Weather: The barometric low with the spiral structure that impressed the satellites

The Goretti bad weather system, characterized by a spiral structure and causing chaos in the UK with storms, snow, and frost, has been visually striking in satellite imaging.

Jan 9 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Hundreds of thousands without power in France and Britain due to Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti is causing severe damage with wind gusts of up to 213 km/h, leading to power outages for thousands of households and train cancellations in Northern Europe, alongside a red alert for dangerous weather conditions in Britain.

Jan 9 • 09:33 UTC

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