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As Britain bids farewell to the Beast from the East the nation is about to batten down the hatches for the Pest from the West. Government forecasters say they are 'keeping an eye' on the deep low-pressure system gathering pace off the south-west coast.more

Thousands of dead starfish and other sea creatures have been found on British beaches following a week of snow. The macabre scene in Ramsgate, Kent was said to be "like Armageddon" by one wildlife enthusiast.more

Britain has successfully seen off the Beast from the East and Storm Emma, and the weather is finally starting to pick up. But you wouldn't know it from glancing at bare supermarket shelves up and down the country.more

Public transport returned mostly to normal today, although there were still some disruptions to services following the extreme weather. Dublin Bus will operate its normal schedule, but it warned there will be some curtailments in place. It advised customers to expect delays this morning and allow extra time for their journey especially at peak times.more

The repercussions of the extreme weather are being felt across the UK, with flood warnings and water shortages threatening thousands of households.more

Many drivers stuck for hours in the snow on Britain's motorways have had to rummage in their glove boxes for food, hoping to find at least a fluff-covered boiled sweet.more

Snow storms shut most of Ireland on Friday and forced Britain to call in the army to battle some of the worst weather seen in nearly 30 years.more

Scot makes it to Birmingham after being caught in snowdrift. more

PAY AS YOU go electricity customers are advised that they will not be cut off during the blizzard if their credit runs out. Both Pinergy and Electric Ireland - the retail arm of ESB - operate a pay as you go service, which requires customers to top up as they use electricity.more

The UK gets on average 23.7 days of snow fall or sleet a year (1981 - 2010). Most of this is snow falling on higher ground where temperatures are lower.more

The National Grid has warned that we are running out of gas as demand grows due to the icy temperatures brought on by the Beast from the East. It issued a 'gas deficit warning' as fears mount that supplies could run empty amid the extreme weather conditions across Britain.more

Gale-force winds, heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures will mark the arrival of Storm Emma.more

The age old northside versus southside turf war has erupted again. A "massive" snowball fight is due to take place at 3pm on O'Connell Bridge in Dublin's city centre, pitting northsiders against southsiders.more

"The Beast from the East is coming our way," warned Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who asked people to pay "close attention" to any weather warnings that are issued in the coming days.more

Brits cleared supermarket shelves across the UK as a freezing Siberian blast blanketed the country with snow.more

Commuters have been warned to expect travel disruption as a snowy blast dubbed "the Beast from the East" hits Britain.more

Transport bosses have moved to assure Londoners the capital will not grind to a halt as commuters braced themselves for five days of snow showers. more

FREEZING winds from Scandinavia and Siberia will keep spring at bay and hold Ireland in an icy grip for at least the next week. Met Éireann warned that Ireland faces another seven days of frost, ice and potential snow showers with the odd spell of bright sunshine. more

It's been a glorious weekend for many across the country with sunshine, clear skies and temperatures hitting highs of 13C in some areas. The warmer weather will continue today though skies are likely to be cloudy and grey with outbreaks of rain and some hill fog this morning.more

If you were hoping for a hot and steamy Valentine's Day you may be disappointed. It's likely that today will be a wet one for most of us across the UK, but it may not be to everyone's liking. We are talking about the weather, of course.more

It said freezing conditions could lead to injuries from slips and falls and even down mobile phone signal if icy winds dry moisture on power cables, causing them to break.more

An earthquake triggered an alert and high winds disrupted competition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Sunday, as officials warned of a severe freeze and urged fans to wrap up warm.more

Chicago commuters, there's no other way to put this: Your drive Friday is going to be a bear. The first part of a narrow band of heavy snow arrived Thursday night at the United States' third-largest city by population. Schools will be closed as millions see accumulations of 8 to 14 inches by late Friday.more

Britain just woke up to the coldest morning of the week after temperatures fell as low as -9.1C overnight.more

When the BBC unveiled its new weather website and app users were promised a vastly improved service, with more accurate forecasts and exciting interactive features.more