Overview

• Storm Darragh brought winds up to 82mph, ice warnings, and heavy congestion, disrupting travel across the UK during the Christmas getaway.
• Belfast City Airport temporarily closed after a plane’s nose wheel collapsed during a hard landing; no injuries were reported, and the runway has since reopened.
• Heathrow Airport canceled around 100 flights on Sunday due to strong winds and airspace restrictions, while ferry routes and regional flights were also heavily impacted.
• Holyhead port in North Wales remains closed due to storm damage, with ferry services to Ireland rerouted until repairs are completed, expected by mid-January.
• The Met Office predicts a mild and cloudy Christmas, with temperatures significantly above seasonal averages, reaching up to 13°C in some areas.