Flood alert for parts of Greater Manchester as Met Office issues rain weather warning

The Met Office is warning parts of the country to be braced for a weekend of wind and rain as more weather warnings have been issued.

Many across Greater Manchester have woken up tho e blanket of snow outside as the white stuff fell overnight. As a result there is disruption on the roads with a number of schools also having to close their doors.

Over £3 million in speeding fines were issued to motorists in Greater Manchester in a year, new figures have revealed. Between November 2022 and November 2023, over 30,000 fines were issued after motorists were caught by speed cameras across the region.

The Met Office has issued yet more yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, with up to 5cm of snow predicted to fall in north England this week. Drivers have been urged to take care and double check their route amid dangerous conditions and disruption on the roads.

Weather alerts have been upgraded from yellow to amber as a health expert warned freezing temperatures could put lives at risk this week. Every region in England is now covered by an amber cold health alert, lasting until midday on Friday January 19.

The Met Office has warned of 'widespread snow' this week with a number of snow and ice warnings issued across the UK.

Tributes have been paid to Greater Manchester Police officer DC Stephen Oake, who died in the line of duty on this day (January 14) in 2003 while protecting his fellow officers from a knife-wielding terrorist. His colleagues have called him a "true hero" for his actions, which saw him posthumously awarded a medal for his bravery.

Overcast and cloudy weather is forecast for Greater Manchester this weekend - ahead of 'disruptive snow' hitting the UK from next week.

A new cold weather health alert has been issued for the north west of England as temperatures are set to plunge once again, with the potential for 'substantial snow' to hit the UK.

Snow is finally starting to fall in England.

An amber cold weather health alert has been issued for the north west – meaning the “whole population” could now be at risk.

Travel chaos is set to grip the UK yet again with more than 200 warnings and alerts threatening more floods - as temperatures plummet and torrential rain continues.

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

A 'severe' wind weather warning has been issued ahead of Storm Henk hitting the UK today.

The Met Office said flooding is 'possible' in parts of Greater Manchester as forecasters issued a weather warning for more heavy rainfall. After weeks of rain and sodden conditions, New Year's Day began with bright sunshine and pleasant, dry conditions.

From flash floods to unbearable heat - and a tornado - Greater Manchester seen it all this year. The weather across the region has been as unpredictable as ever.

A tornado warning has been issued for parts of the UK - including Greater Manchester - in the aftermath of Storm Gerrit.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

Scores of people have been jailed for drugs offences in Greater Manchester in 2023. Some were part of small operations. Others were cogs in are sophisticated empires with dozens of footsoldiers - or leading from the very top.

The Met Office has issued its latest update on whether snow will hit the UK as the year draws to an end.