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Britain is bracing for a week of bitterly cold weather, with temperatures forecast to fall as low as minus 10°C. The deep freeze could trigger Cold Weather Payment for vulnerable households facing higher heating bills.The Department for Work and Pensions scheme provides extra financial support when local temperatures are recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees or below for seven consecutive days. An Arctic blast driven by a Scandinavian low-pressure system is expected to keep much of the country in freezing conditions over the next week, with lows ranging from zero to minus 10°C in some areas.Met Office meteorologist…

Woodside Animal Welfare TrustWoodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being “repeatedly overlooked”.Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth said the greyhound called Bobby arrived at the sanctuary in February 2023. Staff at the sanctuary said they feared the ex-racing dog was about to spend another year in the kennel after 1,064 days there. The trust said Bobby and his new owner Peter Hart, an experienced dog owner, instantly “hit it off” and he was taken…

But Stokes will lead an XI that is almost unrecognisable from the last Test of the previous Ashes series in 2023. England will have five survivors. If Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood had been fit, Australia could have had as many as nine.There was a thought before this series that it could be decided by which skipper urges his body through the most time on the field.Cummins has played just one game and has won. Stokes will complete a Test series for the first time in two years and still be beaten.Australia have a ready-made captaincy deputy in Steve Smith…

Trafford CouncilGeorge Street in AltrinchamA free walking trail is offering visitors and locals alike a chance to step back in time and explore a town’s rich heritage.It uncovers Altrincham’s past from the town’s medieval roots in northern Cheshire, right through to World War One.The self-guided,10-stop trail starts at Altrincham Interchange and finishes at Goose Green in the Greater Manchester town.Along the way, it takes in Old Market Place, St George’s Church, Altrincham Town Hall and Altrincham Market.Trafford CouncilStamford New Road in AltrinchamGothic architecture, royal visits, wartime hardships, forgotten ale houses, famous residents and the site of a one-time whipping post…

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WeatherWatchers/EmmaHeavy snow has fallen in Aboyne, AberdeenshireAn amber snow warning remains in force in parts of northern Scotland with blizzard conditions forecast until midday.Shetland was hit by the amber alert at midnight while it has been in force in parts of the north east, Highland, Perth and Kinross and Angus since midday on Friday.Some areas are expected to be blanketed with up to 20cm (7.9ins) of snow at low levels.ScotRail has warned that trains could be cancelled or delayed, and Highland Council has urged people not to travel unless “absolutely necessary”.A ScotRail spokesperson said people “may wish to postpone travel…

That support extends to a friendship that continues to shape him. Dolan grew up alongside Jeremy Wisten – a team-mate and close friend from his academy years.”He was the best person you could meet and we did everything together,” says Dolan. “I knew how much football meant to him and what it did for his soul. He lived and breathed football.”Wisten and Dolan were seeking scholarships at the same time, but Wisten struggled with injuries and was released by Manchester City.”It was a crucial time and you needed to be consistently playing,” says Dolan.”Jeremy kind of knew himself at Manchester…

Princess Kate has been praised for her attitude and demeanour, with a friend of the royal sharing how the future Queen is “very aware of what’s going on” in the world. The Princess of Wales was described as the “head girl of the royal family” by celebrity podcaster and author Giovanna Fletcher, who shared insight into Kate’s character.Mrs Fletcher, the wife of musician Tom Fletcher, has known the princess for five years and believes she will be a fantastic queen.”She’s full of heart. I think she’ll be a queen who really listens, who leans in, who’s very aware of what’s…

British Gas has issued a warning that approximately 54,000 UK households are expected to require assistance with their heating and hot water systems in the coming week as temperatures fall below freezing.The energy provider anticipates that frozen pipes will account for the bulk of emergency callouts during the cold spell.The coming cold snap is a sudden change after a record-breaking mild December, leaving many homes unprepared for freezing temperatures. When conditions drop below zero, poorly insulated pipes can freeze, causing ice to build up inside and crack the pipe, often leading to leaks or flooding when it thaws. Last winter…

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