BBC News - Council pleas for £5m to repair ice damaged roads

A similar plea to the government was made by the council in February 2009, but did not result in extra funding.

BBC News - Head needs more grit for school

A head teacher in Northamptonshire is urging parents to bring buckets of salt on Monday to ensure their children's school can continue to stay open.

Spare a thought for Halesowen wildlife during cold snap (From Halesowen News)

Freezing weather is a potential death sentence for wildlife, and birds in particular, but by feeding the birds and gardening with wildlife in mind, people can help them survive the worst of the winter weather.

Professor Ian Hall  - Cold snap ‘should not cast any doubt on global warming’

“The Mediterranean, North America and Asia are all experiencing milder winters – in Canada it is 10°C above average.

“So in a global context, we are still warming up and this is a trend that is likely to continue.”

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