Arctic conditions leave Britain shivering as gales and blizzards sweep in (but the UK's only polar bear feels right at home)

It may have left its arrival a little late, but winter has well and truly arrived and is about to make up for lost time.

Arctic blizzards of up to 80mph are set to batter the country in the days ahead, with significant levels of snowfall expected causing misery to millions.

However, Britain's only polar bear, 58 stone Walker, was making the most of the conditions today at his wildlife park home in Scotland. Walker was celebrating his third birthday at the Highland Wildlife Park after snow coated his enclosure.     Full Read