All news by author: Ethan Blackshaw

People are taking to social media to claim they have been infected by a new "mystery virus" - but experts say it's just a case of people over-reacting to the common cold

This week has seen a huge number of severe weather warnings hit the UK as an Arctic blast of air has brought gale force winds, snow and ice sending temperatures plummeting below freezing

Aichaa, from Bicester, Oxfordshire, fears her two XL Bullies will be taken away from her. It comes as the government continues its crackdown against the breed following a spate of attacks

The UK is preparing for a major deep freeze and snowstorm, as weather maps from WX Charts show snow could cover almost the entire country by the end of next week

Forecasters at the Met Office have predicted 'significant' snowfall for parts of the UK in the coming days, but one of its chief meteorologists says two different scenarios could play out as temperatures plummet

Snow is heading to the UK and weather maps have been released which show the exact parts which will be affected. As Christmas approaches, it’s time to brush the dust off your winter clothes

With snow expected in the UK as temperatures fall in the week, the nation will start to feel the icy grip of winter - days before the meteorological season officially starts

While temperatures have largely been above average so far in November, the mercury is expected to fall in the next week or so, and with it, will come "wintry showers"

Researchers thought they finally had evidence of Bigfoot in woodland near Caerphilly, Wales after they found a giant footprint - but the real reason behind the supposed proof has since emerged

Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) - considered to be Mexico's most dangerous drug trafficking organisation - wear creepy Halloween masks in a disturbing clip

A family in Turkey was found to walk on all fours, a trait never before reported in modern humans, and scientists are exploring the link between it and the theory of human evolution

The Brass Button pub in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, became infamous on social media, with photos of its lacklustre beer garden and arrangement of chairs circulating widely

As Europe sees record-breaking temperatures amid the Cerberus heatwave, the UK is facing days of downpours and strong winds - but this could all change in the next few weeks according to one forecast

A group of 30 dead sharks were discovered on Prestatyn beach this week, with experts unable to pinpoint the cause of death

One dog trainer said the erratic behaviour exhibited by Nicola Bulley's spaniel was likely linked to distress rather than anything to do with the breed specifically

Some UK areas are facing a 90% risk of blizzards next week, according to long-range forecasts, with some suggesting a giant 750-mile storm is headed our way, with up to three inches of snowfall predicted

Father and son duo Keith Dees and Huntley, from the US, reeled in an alligator gar during their annual fishing trip to Alabama, admitting catching this record-breaking beast "never crossed" their minds

The release of Prince Harry's tell-all memoir Spare will be a 'particularly hard experience' for Kate Middleton with her and Prince William unable to respond, according to a royal expert