An ice warning has been issued for Northern Ireland

Ice warning issued as NI braces for cold week

Snow on the ground for 60 days and temperatures barely above freezing for three months - that was the record-breaking winter of 1963.

60 years on from the Big Freeze of 1963 - when winters were real winters

presseye - snow and ice in derry causes disruption

A yellow weather warning is in place across Northern Ireland until noon on Tuesday 

Multiple crashes and schools closed as snow and ice causes disruption

Michelle Napier has Tuesday morning's news headlines in Northern Ireland 

Tuesday's news headlines in Northern Ireland

Ice pancakes are a rare weather phenomenon caused in both rivers and oceans. Today they have been spotted in Wylam on the River Tyne.

Rare 'ice pancakes' form in river as freezing temperatures continue 

The company wants people to protect their plumbing as the temperatures continue to drop. 

Guernsey Water tells customers to take precautions to prevent burst pipes

A further yellow weather warning has been issued and cold weather payments have been extended to 11 new areas

Striking images captured as cold weather continues  

A man walks amongst frost covered vegetation in Bushy Park London after a night of low temperatures in the capital. Weather forecasters are predicting fresh falls of snow later in the morning across the north of England. Picture date: Thursday January 6, 2022.

ITV Meteorologist Chris Page explains just how cold it's expected to get - with temperatures as low as -8C to -10C expected in prone locations.

Forecast for snowfall and freezing temperatures prompts cold weather alert 

The campaign will run throughout the winter months, promoting useful safety information on a wide range of topics.

Cumbria police launch winter safety campaign

Gary Young has been praised by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service after his dad, John, left his neck-warmer in the microwave.

Son jumps through window to save 92-year-old father from fire

In October, record-high energy bills coincided with the temperature dropping, causing many across the UK to worry about the cost of keeping their homes warm.

Eight ways to winter-proof your home to cut energy costs

With the temperature not much above freezing at the moment - an open water swim is probably not at the forefront of most people's plans for January.

The outdoor swimming pools catering for the hardy souls in need of a winter dip

RHS Rosemoor in North Devon has installed thousands of lights and multi-coloured displays to add a little magic for visitors over winter.

Garden transformed into magical wonderland

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Like many parts of the country, Folkestone and Hythe had plenty of people willing to help out with things, like shopping, in the early days of lockdown.

Council in Kent appeals for more volunteers to help the vulnerable this winter

Chris Page explains why some experts believe the Beast from the East may return and what it has to do with the North Atlantic Oscillation

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