Scots hit with record-breaking Christmas Day temperatures as Hogmanay forecast revealed

Scots hit with record-breaking Christmas Day temperatures as Hogmanay forecast revealed

SCOTLAND recorded its mildest start to a Christmas Day on record yesterday – thanks to the ‘gift’ of subtropical air from Africa. Meteorologists calculate the 12 hours between 9am on Christmas Eve and 9am on Christmas Day. 3 Locals enjoy on an unseasonably warm Christmas DayCredit: Alamy

UK weather: Met Office reveals it WON’T be a ‘White Christmas’ this year – but maps show snow is just days away

UK weather: Met Office reveals it WON'T be a 'White Christmas' this year - but maps show snow is just days away

A DRY and cloudy Christmas Day is expected across most of the UK with no snow or frost likely, the Met Office has said. The King, Queen and other members of the royal family are due to attend a morning church service in Sandringham so the mild weather will be welcomed by well-wishers waiting to… … Read more

UK weather: Brits to wake up to ‘green Christmas’ with no snow or frost and ‘exceptionally’ warm temperatures

UK weather: Brits to wake up to 'green Christmas' with no snow or frost and 'exceptionally' warm temperatures

THE Met Office has confirmed that Brits will wake up to a ‘green Christmas’ and exceptionally warm weather. For those celebrating around the country, festive cheer will have to be enough, as there is set to be no snow or frost to be expected on December 25. 2 Christmas Day will see ‘exceptionally… UK weather: Brits to … Read more

Devastated family homeless for Christmas after storm destroyed their house – with water pouring through loft

Devastated family homeless for Christmas after storm destroyed their house - with water pouring through loft

A FAMILY has told how their kids have been left homeless for Christmas after a horror storm destroyed their house. Chantelle Bourne, 31, and Daniel Tilling, 36, have been left “angry” and “scared” after water poured in through their loft and ruining irreplaceable keepsakes. 9 Chantelle… Devastated family homeless for Christmas after storm destroyed their … Read more

The 9p essential you MUST keep in your boot this winter revealed by mechanic – and 2 other cheap items to chuck in too

The 9p essential you MUST keep in your boot this winter revealed by mechanic - and 2 other cheap items to chuck in too

WITH temperatures dropping and icy conditions on the roads, being prepared for a breakdown could save your life this winter. Expert mechanic Scotty Kilmer has shared three must have items every drivers should keep in their boot, including a surprising essential that costs just 9p. 4 A bottle of… The 9p essential you MUST keep … Read more

Scotland blanketed by snow as skiers hit slopes in winter wonderland conditions before Christmas

Scotland blanketed by snow as skiers hit slopes in winter wonderland conditions before Christmas

SKIERS have taken to the slopes as Scotland was transformed into a winter wonderland just days before Christmas. The festive flurries arrived and blanketed the hills of the Cairngorms National Park. 6 Skiers and snowboarders took to the slopesCredit: Northpix 6 A couple enjoy a stroll through the… Scotland blanketed by snow as skiers hit … Read more

Homes Under the Hammer’s Martin Roberts hit by mysterious set back in pub renovations after devastating flooding

Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts hit by mysterious set back in pub renovations after devastating flooding

HOMES Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts is currently facing another snag in his ambitious project to restore a historic Welsh pub. The Hendrewen Hotel and Pub in Blaencwm, near the Rhondda end of the Rhondda Tunnel, was already undergoing a challenging renovation. 3 Martin Roberts was left… Homes Under the Hammer’s Martin Roberts hit … Read more

Met Office issues white Christmas update for Scotland after snow storms & 80mph winds wreak weekend travel chaos

Met Office issues white Christmas update for Scotland after snow storms & 80mph winds wreak weekend travel chaos

WEATHER experts have provided a Christmas snow update after Scots were blasted with 80mph winds over the weekend. It comes after a “perfect storm” of adverse weather conditions and road congestion led to widespread disruption over the weekend. 7 Some Scots woke up to a blanket of snow which caused… Met Office issues white Christmas … Read more

Exact location in your home to put your thermostat to avoid unnecessary heating bills

Exact location in your home to put your thermostat to avoid unnecessary heating bills

ENERGY experts have revealed the best place to put your thermostat if you want your heating to work most effectively this winter. With money tight for many of us, it could really matter where you place the dial which monitors your home’s temperature. 1 The placement of your thermostat can affect… Exact location in your … Read more

The two sunglasses mistakes people always make on holiday that could prove dangerous for your vision

The two sunglasses mistakes people always make on holiday that could prove dangerous for your vision

THESE two sunglasses mistakes that people always make on holiday could prove dangerous for your vision, experts warn. The sun is one of the biggest threats to your eyes and a lack of proper care could cause serious damage. It’s particularly easy to burn your eyes when travelling because of their… The two sunglasses mistakes … Read more