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Large areas of the UK are covered in snow and sleet. (Getty Images)

‘Licence to chill’: best 30 snow jokes and puns for when it’s snowing

Ivy, 6, found herself at the mercy of a local fire service after finding herself trapped in a chair at her school in Myddle, North Shropshire (Credit: Canva/Star)

Fire crew praised by mother for helping daughter from chair

Katie Nicholls is obsessed with all things Happy Eater (@the_happy_eater_hunter)

Meet the teacher aiming to visit every former Happy Eater restaurant

'Thomas Brodie-Sangster' performs a flip in an airport in the infamous Love Actually deleted scene (Photo: United International Pictures)

Love Actually at 20: the infamous airport gymnastics deleted scene

(Photo: Yorkshire Tea)

Yorkshire Tea brews up gamer fun with branded controllers for Xbox PS5

2002 wasn't just the year that Girls Aloud formed, there were big things happening in the royal family and politically, as well as in the music and film industry. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

5 things happening in 2002 when Girls Aloud first formed

'Influencer speak' on TikTok, which is also adopted by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears, is the future of the English accent, according to a language expert. Photos by Getty Images.

'Influencer speak' on TikTok is the future of the English accent

Viral relationship TikTok trend the orange peel theory explained, and what experts think of it. Photo by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Viral relationship TikTok trend the orange peel theory explained

Former PlayBoy model Char Borley said she makes £1,000 a day by being a 'camgirl'.

Camgirl makes £1k a day and has even got daughter involved

An Air Atlanta Icelandic flight was forced to turn back to New York City after a horse broke free from the plane's cargo. (AFP via Getty Images)

Flight forced to turn back to airport as horse breaks loose from cargo

The National Lottery is searching for a £1m winning ticket bought around Halloween as it remains unclaimed. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

EuroMillions: search for winning player as £1m jackpot is unclaimed

The scooter pulled over by the police on Lyons Lane South, Chorley in Lancashire

Mobility scooter pulled over after driving in middle lane of motorway

The moment a deer smashed through a lingerie shop window before careering around store sending staff fleeing. Picture: SWNS

Oh deer! Watch as buck smashes through lingerie shop window

Large footprints that have been discovered in a remote woodland could belong to Bigfoot, paranormal experts claim (Tim Whittard / SWNS)

'Bigfoot's size 23 footprints and woodland lair' found in UK woodland

A pub customer has been caught on CCTV placing their own hair into their food in an attempt to get a refund for their meal. (Credit: Tom Croft / SWNS)

Watch: pub customer puts their own hair into their food to get refund

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10 great tongue-twisters - as research says they prove drunkenness

A Glasgow juror who had ‘zero interest’ in jury duty has been fined £400.

Juror who ‘slept through proceedings’ fined £400

TikTok Wrapped reveals all your habits on the social media website over the last year.

Explainer What is TikTok Wrapped 2023 and how to get your stats explained

STEVE was captured over Cocklawburn Beach by Lee Patterson, appearing much brighter than the aurora.

Steve, the rare Northern Lights phenomenon

Heinz are supporting for the 2023 Movember campaign by launching a a limited edition seriously good mayo mo’ grooming kit - this is how to get yours. Photo by Heinz.

Movember: Heinz launches limited edition grooming kit for mayo lovers

The 19 comfort foods and drinks people enjoy the most during the winter have been revealed in a new study, with a bar of chocolate, cup of tea and bacon sarnie topping the list. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Top 19 comfort foods and drinks people look forward to in the winter

Hannah Waddingham attends the 74th Primetime Emmys.

How tall is actress and M&S advert star Hannah Waddingham?

The abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year 2023. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

'AI’: the full list of Collins Dictionary’s 2023 words of the year

These are star sign dates, and symbols and their meanings, for every month of the year.

What zodiac sign is November? Star sign dates for every month

Dunster, Somerset, is full of spooky ongoings (SWNS)

What is it like to live in Britain's most haunted location?

TikTok users are mimicking a scene from the classic film Bruce Almighty where Bruce types at a super fast speed. Photo by MovieClips.com.

TikTok trend sees people type super fast like Bruce Almighty in film

A man who was sacked after almost dying from an allergic reaction to peanuts has successfully sued his former employer. Credit: AFP via Getty Images

Man sacked after almost dying from allergic reaction to nuts

The #CemTok TikTok trend was started by documentary-filmmaker and former fashion-model Jono Namara who likes to go on ‘cemetery safari’. Photo by Milbanke Media/Jono Namara.

TikTok's #CemTok is the latest - and spookiest - trend - what is it?

A TikTok user has gone viral on the social media platform for her ‘amazing’ Halloween decorations which include a very creepy optical illusion. Photo by TikTok/Shelby Kreutzberg.

TikTok users praise scary shape-shifting Halloween decorations - video

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has inspired Halloween decorations which have gone viral on TikTok. Photo by TikTok/@WitchySwifty/Katelyn McLaughlin.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour inspires viral TikTok Halloween decorations

Portugese mastiff Bobi, who broke a Guinness World Record for the oldest dog, has died at the age of 31. (Credit: Getty Images)

World's oldest dog dies aged 31 as owner reveals secret to long life

Fort Dunlop, Birmingham (David Dixon)

Nostalgic British factories from the past that are no longer around

RSPCA rescue terrified fox after it trashed café after getting trapped at Pawsitive Café in Westbourne Grove, London

RSPCA rescue terrified fox after it trashed café while trapped

One boss gives his employees a half-day off each month for 'life admin' tasks. Credit: Getty Images

Boss gives employees a half-day off each month for 'life admin'

West End, Glasgow

The UK areas on the list of '40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world'

Panda Pops were beloved by children throughout the UK for their sweet sugary taste and bright colours. A staple at birthday parties and discos, they were discontinued in 2011 after 35 years in production.

Snacks and fizzy drinks you could buy in the UK but not anymore

The super-rare lump of whale vomit found on Irvine beach in Ayrshirer Scotland. (Patrick Williamson/SWNS)

Man's dog finds rare lump of whale vomit which could be worth £1000s

Why is Friday the 13th unlucky?

Esha Patel, 19, has spotted an extremely rare white deer in the UK. She caught it on camera but its precise location has not been revealed to ensure the safety of the creature. Photo by SWNS/Esha Patel.

Woman's 'fairytale' experience with rare white UK deer - watch video

Halloween decorations - but when did we last have a Friday the 13th in the spookiest month? (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

When did we last have a Friday the 13th in October?

The world’s only life-sized haunted dolls house has gone on the rental market

World’s only life-sized haunted dolls house is available to rent

Titok users have been re-creating a dance performed by Zac Efron as his character Troy Bolton in High School Musical - with some funny results. Photo by Getty Images.

Titokers re-create Zac Efron's High School Musical Troy Bolton dance

The tiny white flies are swarming in parts of the UK

Tiny insects are swarming in parts of UK

Tiger King star Kody Antle’s tiger is top of TikTok’s influencer pet list.

World Animal Day 2023: the most popular pets on TikTok revealed

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Banksy could soon be unmasked as their company appears in court battle

A mum has gone viral on TikTok by revealing the disgusting reason why people should wash balloons before blowing them up. Image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok video warns why you should wash balloons before blowing them up

If you have an old mobile phone lying around in a drawer or at the back of the cupboard, you might be missing an opportunity to significantly boost your bank balance.

Old mobile phones you could have lying around worth up to £10k

Men have been discussing how often they think about the Roman Empire in a viral TikTok trend. Image by Adobe Photos.

TikTok Roman Empire viral trend explained - why it's only aimed at men

Wordle has taken over the internet and social media, but what are the best words to get your daily puzzling started? (Images: Getty Images/Pexels)

Enhance your Wordle game with these starting word tips and suggestions

Can you spot the snow leopard in this photo? Image by Hira Punjabi/Solent.

You have great eyesight if you can spot the snow leopard in this photo

The Exorcist (1973), Warner Bros/ Hoya Productions

Halloween costumes from nostalgic horror films that terrified

A stock image of cheese

Oldest book about British cheese is finally published 443 years later

Influencer on the 'exhausting' work it takes to be a TikTok star

The circa 50 BC gold coin was found in a Hampshire field.

Coin depicting new Iron Age ruler set to fetch thousands at auction

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Richard Osman reveals MI6 spy rejection - 'I'm too tall and talkative'

The World War II vintage Tiger Moth plane takes to the sky over Northumberland. (PA)

'I'm a lucky man' - flying over UK castles in a World War II biplane

Cops received a call from a member of the public reporting a 12 foot yellow python slithering on Harwood Street, West Bromwich.

Terrifying moment 12ft python spotted slithering along UK street

A horrified mum says she will shop at Morrisons again over claims her food delivery turned up soaked in urine.

Mum’s disgust after food delivery arrived ‘soaked in urine’

Mia Sugimoto (left) and Sophia Rundle (right), the creators of the website and TikTok page Girlhood, which have gone viral. Photos by Instagram/Girlhood.

'Mature' or 'troubling': Experts divided on Girlhood blog and TikTok

A doctor has warned people not to take part in a trending TikTok game called the knockout challenge as they say it is "deadly". Photos by Adobe Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

Trending TikTok knockout challenge called 'deadly' by doctor explained

Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

Harry Potter fan’s old copy of second book could be worth £10,000

The chroming challenge on TikTok can be fatal for those who take part in it. Photos by TikTok. Composite image by NationalWorld/Mark Hall.

TikTok chroming challenge which killed 13-year-old girl explained

TikTok star Sofia Franklyn has revealed the one 'efficient' question she asks men on first dates - and it's all about money. Photo of Sofia from TikTok. All others by Adobe Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

TikTok star causes outrage by revealing question she asks men on dates

José Ervin, aged 31, partner Scierra Blair, age 32, and their two newborn twins now all have the same birthday. Photo by Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital/SWNS.

Couple with same birthday have 'best gift' of twins on their birthday

Dry Doddinton church has a greater tilt than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Britain's formerly wonkiest pub has been in the press recently due to a fire reducing it to rubbe (PA/ Getty)

The UK church that is more tilted than the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The ten most popular dog breeds on TikTok have been revealed by Everypaw Pet Insurance. Photos by Adobe Photos. Composite by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

Top 10 most popular dog breeds on TikTok from German Shepherd to Pug

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Claudia Winkleman has announced she will be leaving her BBC Radio 2 show in the new year and revealed who will replace her

Claudia Winkleman announces she is leaving her BBC Radio 2 show

The Met Office has issued new snow and ice warnings across the UK this weekend as temperatures plummet below freezing. (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

New snow and ice warnings issued across UK as temperatures plummet

A new international appeal has been launch by Hampshire police after new developments were made regarding the body of a man found in Micheldever in 2017 (Credit: Canva/Hampshire Police)

Face reconstruction and new clues to mystery man found dead in barn