Warning of sleet, snow and rare freezing rain in parts of England this weekend

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3 months ago

February 14, 2025

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Rare freezing rain and snow could hit parts of England this weekend.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place across parts of northern England for Saturday – covering the North East and parts of Yorkshire, from 6am to 2pm, according to the Met Office.

Up to two inches of snow could fall in parts of the north, including Scotland – with passengers told to expect some travel disruption.

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Rare freezing rain – when cold rain droplets freeze on cool surfaces and create ice – is also expected in the north.

The Met Office has also said that there may be heavy rain over parts of southern Wales and southwest England.

Weather forecasters say that so far this winter, we have experienced 69% of sunshine – when we should have experienced around 83%.

This month alone, they say we have experienced 35% of sunshine – when we should have had 46% by this point in February.

The weather has been grey, wet and miserable – but it’s getting better

Our weather has been cold and grey day after day thanks to a blocked weather pattern and a nagging easterly wind – although parts of northern Scotland and the Northern Isles have enjoyed some winter sunshine.

Finally, though, things are slowly changing as weather fronts push in from the Atlantic. But it’s a messy transition.

And that means a risk of snow and ice for some of us this weekend, before wetter, windier and milder weather moves in from the west.

The greatest risk of snow and freezing rain (where rain falls onto frozen surfaces and forms dangerous black ice) will be across the hills of northern England during Saturday, with parts of Scotland also at risk of sleet and snow.

But once the milder and more unsettled weather does make it across the UK, we should finally see some brighter conditions later next week.

‘Some snow likely’

Met Office meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “Through Saturday the rain will move further east and as it does it’ll bump into the colder air, meaning some snow is likely, mainly for parts of northern England, covered by the snow and ice warning.

“Two to five centimetres is possible over the Cheviots and North Yorks Moors, and it’s possible we could see some localised accumulations to lower levels.

“Some freezing rain could affect higher parts of the Pennines for a time too, leading to icy conditions. Some snow is possible outside the warning area, although amounts are likely to be small.”

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Man arrested at Luton Airport in connection with fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

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May 17, 2025

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Man arrested at Luton Airport in connection with fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

A second man has been arrested in connection with fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The 26-year-old was arrested around 1.45pm at Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

The arrest was made by counter terrorism officers. The man has been taken into police custody in London.

It comes after a Ukrainian man, 21, was charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

Roman Lavrynovych appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday and was remanded in custody.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation because of the connections to the prime minister.

Emergency services were called to a fire in the early hours of Monday at a house in Kentish Town, north London, where Sir Keir lived with his family before the election.

Damage was caused to the property’s entrance, but nobody was hurt.

A car was also set alight in the same street last Thursday.

There was another blaze at the front door of a house converted into flats in Islington, also linked to the prime minister, on Sunday.

One person was taken to safety via an internal staircase by crews wearing breathing apparatus.

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Crystal Palace celebrate historic FA Cup win after victory over Manchester City

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May 17, 2025

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Crystal Palace celebrate historic FA Cup win after victory over Manchester City

Crystal Palace are celebrating a historic win in the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory against Manchester City at Wembley.

It’s the south London club’s first major trophy – and third time lucky after losing two previous finals they have played in. The win also means Palace have qualified for next season’s Europa League.

Eberechi Eze put his side 1-0 up with the game’s only goal in the 16th minute.

Man City were given a chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute, but Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who had earlier escaped a red card for a handball outside the box – saved Omar Marmoush’s spot kick.

It briefly seemed the south London team had gone 2-0 up after a 58th-minute strike from Daniel Munoz but the goal was quickly ruled offside.

They then held onto their 1-0 lead until the final whistle, which came after an agonising 10 minutes of injury time.

Oliver Glasner’s team were the underdogs despite Manchester City having had a difficult season in the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola’s side also lost to their neighbours and rivals Manchester United in last year’s cup final.

‘It’s all about spirit’

Palace goalscorer Eze said he had “no words” as he celebrated with his team mates.

“I can only thank God,” he told ITV. “This is special, this is what dreams are made of, for this club as well. Who would have thought we could do it?

“We’ve made history today. The tactics were good but it’s all about spirit. That’s energy, that’s everyone fighting together and doing what we had to do today.”

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