"New weather maps have turned a grisly red and yellow as a band of rain steers towards the UK - where at one point it will stretch across nearly the entire country"
"Drying clothes indoors can be a real challenge during colder months, but laundry experts say a quick task after washing can help speed up the process"
"The coldest temperature recorded in the UK on Thursday — one of the chilliest days of the year — was -6.6C but, according to the Met Office, this weekend marks a change to the pattern"
"The forecaster warns of further disruptive conditions as the temperature is expected to fall to minus 12 and more snow will fall with chances of further school closures"
"The Met Office has issued a warning to Brits as snowstorms are set to return to various parts of the country tonight after days of ice, frost and subzero temperatures"
"As the winter sets in, a vet has urged owners to keep a close eye on their four-legged friends as the temperatures drop - with seven "serious" symptoms to look out for"
"Posting on Reddit's GardeningUK page, one amateur gardener asked: "Do you think I’m still ok to buy bulbs and get them into the ground this year?" Users all agreed on the answer"
"The AA has issued a warning to drivers and shared their top tips for de-icing a car safely this winter as the cold weather sweeps the nation with ice and snow."
"New forecast maps show the area most likely to see freak 'thundersnow' as an Arctic blast combines with unsettled weather - while winter weather warnings are in place across Britain"
"Cold Weather Payments are worth £25 for every seven-day period where temperatures stay at 0°C or below for seven consecutive days and millions of Brits could be eligible during the current cold snap"
"A live weather map shows exactly where snow is falling in the UK today as Met Office warnings remain in place across the country - travel chaos and freezing temperatures are expected"
"The Met Office has released seven weather warnings for the UK this week - covering dozens of areas the latest weather maps suggest could see sustained, heavy snowfall"
"The Las Vegas Grand Prix is due to take place this weekend, though the build-up to the Formula 1 event has been disrupted by heavy rain which led to flash flooding in some parts of the city"
"Over the next 10 days, changes in the stratosphere will upend weather patterns and set the stage for a cold, snowy December across parts of the Northern Hemisphere."
"Celebrities were caught in the chaotic British weather as they attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday"
"An ash cloud blasted more than a mile into the sky and miles down the volcano’s slopes on Wednesday. Officials raised the volcano to its highest alert level, evacuated nearby residents and warned people to stay a few miles away from the volcano’s crater over fears of additional eruptions."
"Over the next 10 days, scientists say, changes in the stratosphere will upend weather patterns and set the stage for a cold, snowy December across parts of the Northern Hemisphere."
"The Global Cities Index has named the "most liveable destination" in the world, with a picturesque European city taking the top spot due to its walkability"
"Weather expert says Brits could be hit with another period of freezing weather, bringing icy conditions and heavy snow, after this week's cold snap - despite it not officially being winter"