Met Office forecasters warned of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Northern Ireland overnight.

More than 170 Environment Agency flood alerts or warnings are still in place for England with further rain and hill snow on the way for some areas after temperatures fell to -3C (27F).

Temperatures will rise as high as 15 or 16C in the south on Tuesday. It will feel markedly like spring although it will be colder in the north.

The Met Office is warning of high pressure systems from the Atlantic and northern Europe crossing towards the eastern parts of the UK from Friday afternoon.

Forces across the country will be deployed to beauty spots, parks and roads amid mounting fears the public will leave their homes to soak up the sun. Pictured: A surfer in Tyne and Wear.

For my new TV series Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, I went on a journey to explore the history of Mediterranean cooking and the routes the ingredients themselves have taken

Squash and sweet potato work beautifully with earthy, aromatic Moroccan spices and saffron

The older I get, the more I realise that life is a constant navigation between 'should' and 'want'

Aries 21 March-20 April Having yearned for a chance to break out of a rut, you are now faced with not one but several opportunities

There's an art to applying spring's fresh palette. I'm currently enjoying feeling a tad painterly when it comes to my make-up choices

I'm in Paris for the fashion shows. This isn't a sentence I thought I would ever write again, but two or three designers invited me.

Aries 21 March-20 April There is only so much you can do alone - at some stage this week you'll have to recognise that you need advice from those more worldly or experienced.

Which outfits mean the most to a Vogue editor? You'd be surprised, says Alexandra Shulman. From the hat that went to a Royal wedding to a life-changing bathrobe

Aries 21 March-20 April If current restrictions are getting you down, try to focus on a longer-term goal and how you can go about achieving it.

We are all time-strapped and wallet-wary, while still wanting to enjoy exciting, flavoursome, homemade meals at the drop of a hat. Basically, we want it all. And you know what? We can have it all.

We're joking, of course. But our fearless columnist and her long-suffering assistant Nicola Bebb have a relationship that's outlived most marriages.

Aries 21 March-20 April You've been pushing yourself too hard of late and now the Sun at odds with Jupiter and Pluto warns you could go over the edge

You can tell a lot about a person from their dishwasher etiquette. Growing up, we had one in the corner of our kitchen which was only ever used for special occasions

This makes twice the amount of sauce that you will need for one pud, but it can be reheated another time

Tough times can play havoc with our emotions and I've witnessed my clients suffering in many ways. But five principles helped steady my nerve in my own crisis

Divinely tender and truffle-like, the raspberry frills make this an all-singing production

Taurus 21 APRIL-21 MAY Saturn in Aquarius is already putting you under pressure and when the Sun in your sign challenges it on Tuesday

With its buttery biscuit base, thick bank of caramel and cloud of whipped cream, this feels deliciously indulgent - even when you are sharing it

This is a real party piece of a dish - it looks great at the table and packs so much flavour for minimal prep and effort

Taurus 21 APRIL-21 MAY You have played by the rules in recent weeks

I could live off this Mexican-inspired chilli - especially as it makes enough to feed a crowd with more to spare. I use brisket along with a little diced pork shoulder for richness

This dish is a revelation: beef cooked in coconut with lemongrass and chilli with a depth of flavour from shrimp paste and lime

Taurus 21 APRIL-21 MAY Abandon all attempts to interfere with other people's lives this week

After decades of letdowns and disappointments, this writer - who wants to remain anonymous - resolved never to see her father again. Then the pandemic struck...

I love colour. Colour lifts you when you're feeling flat. Colour boosts your confidence. I truly believe that the most important thing is to choose clothes that make us feel better about ourselves

Irina Shayk is no average mom on-the-go, so going incognito isn't so easy. Shayk has faced some backlash recently following her attendance at the MDL Beast electronic music festival in Saudi Arabia.

The daughter of Lionel Richie, 21, was seen outside the beachfront restaurant wearing a stylish python print coat and black shades.

The model, 31, appeared in good spirits as she stepped out with her beau, bundled up in a black and white jacket with slick trousers. Elsa was dressed to impress for the wintry outing.

As another year draws to a close, it's time to spin the globe and think about where we might travel in 2020. Here's our pick of the best places to head to in the coming year. Happy travels!

Satellite images from December 4 show Iranian boats shadowing the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as well as two other vessels - the Leyte Gulf and Farragut - in Strait of Hormuz.

The tournament, which will feature four matches in the Middle East for the first time, has been extremely controversial since it was announced last year. And Atletico Madrid have been struggling to sell tickets.

Eden Hazard has not featured for Real Madrid since suffering an ankle injury in November against Paris Saint-Germain. Los Blancos are set to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.

President Trump hosted Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman in the Oval Office Monday - and didn't tell the press about it.

Dillian Whyte has laid down the gauntlet to Alexander Povetkin by declaring that 'if he wants it, he can get it' should the Russian wish to step in the ring with him.

PETE JENSON: Toni Kroos' corner completely caught out Valencia goalkeeper Jaume Domenech, who was on the edge of his six-yard box speaking with Francis Coquelin

The club's sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau reportedly linked up with the former midfielder in Doha this week following Barca's Spanish Super Cup defeat to Atletico Madrid.

More than a dozen Saudi servicemen training at various US military facilities will be expelled from the country, it was revealed Saturday evening.

A clash of the bitter old foes is served up once again as Real Madrid lock horns with city rivals Atletico to battle for the Super Cup. In an historic twist, the fixture is to be played in Saudi Arabia.

Ruiz Jr stopped Joshua last June to claim the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO belts, but he admitted to overeating and partying in the aftermath of his win, and Robles said the split was inevitable.

Forensics specialists Bill Marczak and Alex Stamos told The Wall Street Journal that the team at FTI should have been able to identify the malicious software that was used in the apparent hack.

Jared Kushner, 39, (pictured with Trump) could also have been hacked by the Saudi Crown Prince like Bezos (inset with the prince), investigators say.

Frank Warren is the promoter for Tyson Fury who will face Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on February 22. Warren has talked down claims that Wilder could go on to face Anthony Joshua this year.

Barcelona have tested Monaco's resolve by bidding for their talisman Ben Yedder, according to reports in France. The forward has 15 goals from 18 games in all competitions.

Newcastle are 'targeting a sensational return' for Rafa Benitez if the proposed £340million take over by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince goes through. 

Sources close to Mike Ashley have suggested he does not have the appetite for another takeover saga played out in public, much like Staveley's previous attempt to buy the club in 2017.