UK weather: amber cold health alerts issued for northern England

Warnings in place until 8am Saturday, with sub-zero overnight temperatures also expected to disrupt transport

Amber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England amid warnings of sub-zero overnight temperatures this week.

The UK Health Security Agency issued amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The alerts indicate an “increase in risk to health for individuals aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases” as well as greater risk of disruptions to roads and public transport.