UK: Hot it was not… farewell to coldest August for 17 years
September 16, 2010
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Hot it was not… farewell to coldest August for 17 years
http://www.dailymail.co.uk
1st September 2010
It should have been the height of summer, but was notable only for its low temperatures.
The UK has just endured its coldest August for 17 years, which was marked, say forecasters, by a complete absence of ‘hot days’.
The month also saw the lowest single-day August temperature for 23 years, with it falling to 55f (12.8c) in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last Thursday.
Wales: Cold weather deaths could double, warn campaigners
February 14, 2009
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Tags: chilly, climate, climate change, cold, cold weather deaths, Fuel poverty, global cooling, Global Freeze, global warming, temperature, temperatures, UK, wales, weather, winter
Cold weather deaths could double, warn campaigners
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk
February 10, 2009
THE number of people dying from effects of the cold in Wales could double this year, campaigners have warned.
During an average winter in Wales, around 1,500 more people die than in other seasons.Age Concern Cymru is worried many vulnerable people are frightened to turn their heating to proper levels because of high energy bills.
British pensioners receive warmth from Iceland
February 7, 2009
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British pensioners receive warmth from Iceland
http://www.icenews.is
24 January 2009
Icelanders have donated an entire shipping container full of woolly jumpers, socks and blankets to British pensioners, as winter’s chill increases their chances of dying in under-heated homes.
Snow and freezing weather threaten to shut down Britain
February 2, 2009
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Tags: Arctic winds, Britain, chilly, climate, climate change, cold, england, extreme weather event, freezing, freezing temperatures, Gatwick, global cooling, Global Freeze, global warming, Hypothermia, London, Manchester, met office, Portsmouth, scotland, snow, snowfall, snowstorm, temperature, temperatures, UK, wales, weather, winter
Snow and freezing weather threaten to shut down Britain
http://www.telegraph.co.uk
01 Feb 2009
Arctic blizzards are set to cause a national shutdown on Monday as forecasters warn of the most widespread snowfall for almost 20 years.
Cold weather health warning
November 29, 2008
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Tags: chilly, climate, climate change, cold, england, global cooling, Global Freeze, global warming, met office, snow, snowfall, wales, weather, winter
Cold weather health warning
http://menmedia.co.uk
28/11/2008
A COLD weather health warning has been issued for the north west with temperatures as low as -8C (18F) on Saturday.
Heavy fog could make driving difficult and sleet and snow will fall on the Pennines and moors over the weekend.
The Met Office and Department of Health have warned of the devastating effects of such a cold spell – even for those who stay indoors. Elderly and vulnerable people could suffer heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia as a result of freezing conditions, they warned.
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