A balmy plume from North Africa will sweep Britain from Wednesday, enduring renditions of Auld Lang Syne looking more Auld Langs Fine. "Temperatures will rise on Wednesday, and we are expecting about five days of mild weather. Britain could see a record-breaking warm New Year if temperatures breach the 15C set in Wales in 1922. Bookmaker Coral has slashed the odds to 6-4 from 3-1 for New Year's Eve to be the hottest on record. Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden said: "Further snow events are likely particularly during the first half of January."

Source: The North Africa Journal December 27, 2021 15:54 UTC