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IrelandScotlandWalesStorm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 65,000 properties lose powerA gust of 99mph is recorded in the Isles of Scilly as the storm brings heavy snow and rain to the UK.1 hr agoUKHomeless men refused entry to city centre hotelThe men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).2 hrs agoManchesterFourteen clifftop homes facing 'imminent collapse'Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.6 hrs agoNorfolk'Sports car win felt like a gift from my late dad'A mum who won a Lotus car, adored by her late father, says she believes the win 'was fate'.8 hrs agoLiverpoolPolice misconduct probe over train stabbing suspectThe IOPC is investigating the handling of an incident in which a man was injured in Peterborough.5 hrs agoEnglandDetectorist faked 'Roman brooch' he bought on eBayFuneral director Jason Price "deceived thousands" of people by planting the Leasingham horse brooch.5 hrs agoLincolnshireDog attack on farm kills 21 sheep in one dayFarmer Alan Jackson said the aftermath of the attack resembled a "battlefield".6 hrs agoManchesterMan shot wife before killing self, inquest findsRosemary and Robert Jobson ran a shooting school at their home in Thornton Curtis.Gritting lorry toppled amid 'hazardous' conditions The vehicle tipped on its side on Wednesday morning on a patch of icy moorland. PC feared for life before Taser use, court toldMet Police Constable Liam Newman says it was his "honest belief" that Leonard Sandiford had a weapon.TV presenter Nick Owen recovering after cancer surgeryNick Owen, who presents BBC Midlands Today, says he is relieved to have come through the operation.Climbers scale frozen waterfall in 'rare' conditionsMick Ellerton and Richard Goodey described the climb during freezing weather as "exhilarating".Storm GorettiMajor incident and red warnings in South West and Channel IslandsStrong winds hit Cornwall and the Channel Islands, with major incidents declared in the islands.Birmingham Airport suspends flights as heavy snow closes roadsPassengers have been asked to contact their airlines for the status of their flights. 'Don't assume salted roads will be ice free'Thousands of tonnes of salt are spread on Gloucestershire's roads each year, but how does it work?East Midlands railway lines shut during stormBranch line East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services will be suspended on Thursday night.Shropshire schools and roads close as storm brings heavy snowThe Met Office says the snow is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions.Stories to make you smileFrom the tennis court to the pages of VogueAlice Dyer, 20, of Arnold, is a tennis coach and model who has a rare genetic condition.Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off movesElsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.Nature reserve named as 'wonder of the world'The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve makes the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller's list.Features & Analysis'I was secretly filmed with smart glasses and then trolled online'Footage of Oonagh was posted on social media where it attracted hundreds of sexual and derogatory comments.'My brain injury keeps getting me sacked'Car crash victim Nick Atherton says he lost some of his inhibitions since suffering the injury.'I was stabbed while I slept by a housemate - it should've been prevented'Tia-Trance Copper, 19, suffered head and neck wounds at her shared house, on New Year's Eve 2024. Missing sea swimmers have 'struck heart' of townLocal sea swimmers say there has been hesitation about heading back into the water.SportArsenal go six points clear after insipid draw with LiverpoolArsenal go six points clear at the top of the Premier League despite being held to a goalless draw by Liverpool.Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangoverThe revelation Harry Brook got into a fight with a bouncer brings further focus on the culture of the England team.We called a spade, a spade - Saracens clear the airSaracens will take on French powerhouse Toulouse on Sunday fresh from a blunt review of their "incredibly disappointing" loss to Leicester. 'Young leader' Romero defended by under-fire FrankTottenham head coach Thomas Frank defends captain Cristian Romero after he appeared to take aim at the club's hierarchy.Latest updates2 hrs agoBirmingham Airport suspends flights as heavy snow closes roadsPassengers have been asked to contact their airlines for the status of their flights. 2 hrs ago4 hrs agoFormer school chaplain charged with child sex abuseEdward Phillips-Smith, 75, worked at chaplain at St Peter's Collegiate Academy in Wolverhampton.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoRegion to escape worst of storm but more snow dueA yellow weather warning for snow and ice in place until 12:00 GMT on Friday.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoCornwall hit by red warning Storm Goretti windsThe "weather bomb" brings the risk of falling debris and a potential danger to life.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoBody found in water amid search for teenagerDylan, 18, from Wolverhampton was last seen in the area on 1 December, police say. 5 hrs ago5 hrs agoTributes paid to swimmer who died by Brighton pierJonathan Lovett "touched the lives of everyone he met", his friends say. 5 hrs ago5 hrs agoNick Owen recovering after kidney cancer surgeryNick Owen, who presents BBC Midlands Today, says he is relieved to have come through the operation.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoPolice misconduct probe over train stabbing suspectThe IOPC is investigating the handling of an incident in which a man was injured in Peterborough.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoSupply disruption 'resolved', says South East WaterAbout 6,500 homes and businesses in south Tunbridge Wells and Frant were without water on Wednesday.5 hrs ago...
