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STORM GARETH BATTERS YORKSHIRE: Weather and flood warnings, road closures and travel disruption - live updates

Storm Gareth has hit Yorkshire this morning with devastating affect.

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Doncaster residents need more sunshine as hundreds are admitted to hospital with Vitamin D deficiency

Hundreds of people are being admitted to hospital with vitamin D deficiency at the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Health

Former Yorkshire TV weatherman Bob Rust at a book signing with co-author Paul Hudson and Diane Corker, who was getting her copy of Weather or Not! signed

Former Yorkshire TV weatherman Bob Rust dies, aged 77

Tributes are being paid to former Yorkshire TV weatherman Bob Rust, who died today, aged 77.

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These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

Many UK households will have woken to freezing temperatures and grumbling relatives this morning and now the most common January irritations have been revealed.

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A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service appliance

These are the 11 most annoying things about winter

Many UK households will have woken to freezing temperatures and grumbling relatives this morning and now the most common January irritations have been revealed.

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Councils issue plea to look out for elderly neighbours as snow and ice hit

Councils representing towns and cities across England have issued a plea to look out for elderly neighbours as the cold snap worsens, causing roads and pavements to ice over.

People

43,000 breakdowns expected as ice and thunderstorms descend

As the Met Office issues a nationwide alert for icy conditions and wintry showers over the next twenty four hours, breakdown cover provider Green Flag predicts 43,000 incidents, including 11,481 battery-related issues on UK roads over Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd January.

Health

Here’s how to stay safe on the roads this January

As the temperature starts to plummet, driving on the roads can become increasingly difficult and hazardous.

Traffic and Travel

Here's where you can expect the most miserable days

Doncaster’s most miserable day of the year is TODAY

If you’ve not already stocked up on your firewood, prepare to brace yourself as odds are, the weather is only going to get worse as we continue into the new year.

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A cold and frosty Christmas Day for South Yorkshire with dense and freezing fog in places

Christmas Day for South Yorkshire will be foggy and frosty for many areas, with much of the fog dense and freezing in places.

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The forecast for South Yorkshire. Picture: Met Office

Motorists warned of ‘horrendous’ driving conditions across South Yorkshire

Motorists are being warned of bad driving conditions across South Yorkshire because of standing water.

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Freezing rain could develop in Yorkshire as Met Office issue weather warnings

What freezing rain actually is and why it's so dangerous after Met Office issue weather warnings for Yorkshire

The term 'freezing rain' has been used a lot over the last week after the Met Office issued amber and yellow weather warnings for large parts of the UK.

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This is how Doncaster is gearing up to help the homeless during the freezing cold winter

As the colder nights draw in St Leger Homes is taking steps in line with the Doncaster Winter Plan to ensure there is provision in Doncaster for anyone that is homeless that needs a bed and support from services.

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Third of Brits are putting themselves at risk if extreme weather hits the UK

New research revealed today, shows that across the UK people aren’t in a position to combat the effects of extreme weather this winter, and over a third (35%) of Brits admit to not being prepared at all.

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Weather forecast: South Yorkshire escapes worst of Storm Callum

The region has escaped the worst of Storm Callum – but the rain is set to continue today.

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Hurricane Michael is bearing down on Florida. Pic: National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Michael: Monster Category Four storm set to slam into Florida with winds of 130mph

A huge hurricane bearing down on Florida could be the worst in the state’s history, according to forecasters.

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WEATHER: A dry day for South Yorkshire with more cloud later

The forecast is for a dry Sunday in South Yorkshire, but the bright start will give way to more cloud later.

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WEATHER FORECAST: A bright but breezy day for South Yorkshire

Today’s weather forecast for South Yorkshire is for a bright but breezy day with some blustery showers.

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Unfortunately, temperatures across the country will take a dip as a cold front brings fresher air in from the Atlantic

Bank holiday weekend weather: What to expect in Yorkshire as thunder and heavy rain set to hit

This weekend will be the last bank holiday of the year, but will it take the usual course of bleak and dreary weather, or will August end with sunshine and blue skies?

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