BRITAIN was last night warned to brace itself for a return of the Big Freeze, with temperatures plummeting to -12C (10.4F) and snow sweeping across the country.

As the UK?s worst winter in 30 years continues, weathermen and motoring organisations predicted further hazardous conditions on the roads and chaos for youngsters trying to get to and from schools.

The latest in a string of cold snaps is due to hit the country early next week and could last as long as 10 days.?The snow will initially affect eastern counties of England and Scotland, but will become more widespread as next week unfolds, with most areas eventually seeing significant falls.?

Mr Dale said: ?The country can again expect disruption to its infrastructure, especially travel, with widespread school closures and possible power outages likely to add to the overall misery.

Oh no, I know a lot of you are already having this but maybe we can make provisions for the next lot, do everything you can so you don't have to venture out, I've got loads of candles already in case of power cuts and thankfully I've just bought a couple of hot water bottles. 10 days seems an awfully long time.

That is why I preferred the 50/60s. Today, Nobody is totally Prepared for this bad weather and blames anything, that people will accept.    
Take good care, when that weather comes.

I'm probably out of step here but must admit I prefer now to years ago. I love central heating, my washing machine and all mod cons. I agree though we don't get the same service from the council with road clearing etc.Lets look on the bright side maybe the weather will blow over and shed its load in France.

Yes it was, women worked outside the home and in as well without all the devices we now have and they usually had to walk to work or get public transport not hop in a car like now, give me today any day of the week.

It must be different areas and you have to speak as you find. I've noticed if you speak up generally folk help out, the youngsters here are always helping me with the dogs, especially Monty [sorry Monty lol] he's always going in the skatepark and they fish him out for me, I've seen people take a tumble and cars stop to help but if you mean popping in to do shopping etc, no we don't do that and folk here aren't too friendly unless you speak first but I think its always been that way, if you get a nod from someone, they are your life long friend.