Heavy snow fall is expected to hit parts of the UK in early January, with some regions predicted to see 80cm of the white stuff blanket the ground – here’s where and when the snow blast will hit

More than 1,300 pea-sized Desertas Island land snails have been released after a successful breeding programme by Chester Zoo.

New data from campaign group reveals that 5,608 objections were made to councils in just one year about illegal wood burners but only four fines were issues.

Forecasters warned a deluge of rain could bring “significant disruption” to the end of the year.

Anthony Gilheaney was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey next year.

The transition period between 2024 and 2025 looks distinctly unsettled for some parts of the UK, says the Met Office.