Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued

BBC News Wednesday 11 November 2026, 07:08 UTC 1 min read

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The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.

BBC Weather's (ORG) Tomasz Schafernaker (PERSON)

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