The Latest Breaking News from Met Office

The Met Office reports that snow and sleet will fall on Merseyside today

Blizzard conditions are said to be likely

A blast of arctic air caused a burst of late-season snow and resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights in London.

Drivers across the UK are being urged to defrost their vehicle's windscreen correctly, or face hefty repair bills due to damages done - as the Arctic blast bombards the country.

Tropical forests are often referred to as the “lungs of the world”, describing the way their trees exchange gases with the atmosphere. By “breathing in” carbon dioxide and “breathing out” oxygen during photosynthesis, tropical forests remove about 15% of man-made carbon emissions and help to slow climate change.

Up to three of the sites will be converted into Wagamama restaurants

A motoring expert has issued car maintenance advice as the UK's cold snap continues

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to the scene

The Glenshane could be 'impassable' if the weather is as bad as predicted on Thursday and Friday

More than half of UK motorists have admitted to breaking the law by portholing

The warning is expected to be in place from 3pm tomorrow until 12pm on Friday