Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued

The UKHSA issues amber health alerts as cold weather sets in for the New Year, with temperatures plummeting to -1C in Penrith and -10C in the Scottish Highlands. The alerts cover North East and North West England, warning of potential health risks for elderly and vulnerable individuals. The cold snap may bring snow to the North West on 3 and 4 January, impacting health services and creating travel challenges due to the frigid conditions.