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Stiperstones stunning as Shropshire shivers

There's a beauty to our winter – but it's not much fun for people struggling to keep warm.

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Andrew Fusek-Peters' photo of sunset on a snowy Stiperstones

Photographer Andrew Fusek-Peters caught the stunning Stiperstones sunset as temperatures dipped below freezing.

Snowfalls and bitterly cold nights have made it another week to forget in Shropshire.

And, while it will be unusually mild today, the cold and unsettled picture is likely to continue into next week.

The conditions have led Shropshire Council and Public Health England to issue a cold weather warning. They warn spells of freezing weather can put older people, those with underlying health conditions and young children.

Dr Angie Bone, of PHE’s Extreme Events team, said: “It is also possible that some people who are not in the best of health will stay at home, rather than risk venturing out in cold and icy conditions, and this can lead to feeling more isolated than usual.

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“That’s why as this colder period continues we should all check in on those we know, whether they’re friends, family or neighbours, who may be at risk, and offer to lend a helping hand.

" It can be all too easy for those of us who are fit and well and able to cope with the cold – but it’s really important to remember that it can leave some people feeling a bit cut off.”

Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for health, adult social care and housing, said people should consult its website for advice.

He said: “We are urging people to take practical steps such as to wrap up warm before the temperature dial hits freezing, so I’d really encourage everyone to view our stay safe and well pages, which offer invaluable advice and tips, as well as useful contacts, on keeping safe and well.”