A comedic TV presenter revealed he stopped using a communication board after it levied a crude remark at his mother, prompting him to abandon all further attempts at contact.

Britain is expected to endure a particularly severe February chill, with meteorologists predicting the coldest spell in six years due to a biting front sweeping in from Scandinavia, potentially lingering until March.

Weather experts predict a three-month barrage of severe storms likely to trigger widespread headaches and disruptions, prompting calls for vigilance and practical measures to maintain normal routines.