21 h. ago Temperatures hit minus 12C in the South as snow and cold snap shut hundreds of schools, cancel trains and flights and close roads

Severe conditions across the UK again disrupted road, air and rail travel this morning with some train lines blocked after heavy snow drifted on to the tracks.

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22 h. ago Flight and train chaos and hundreds of schools closed as snowy big freeze takes hold

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34 h. ago Flights cancelled, journeys delayed and school closed as snow falls and temperatures drop to

Travel plans were disrupted as an icy blast hit Greater Manchester

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38 h. ago Fresh weather warnings issued as snow cancels flights and shuts schools

Temperatures dropped to minus 10.9C at Shap in Cumbria overnight, and 52cm of snow was recorded by the Met Office at Tomintoul in Banffshire.

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42 h. ago Cold weather: do you have to work as warnings for snow and ice in force

School closures and weather warnings could leave employees unsure of their rights ❄️

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43 h. ago Schools closed and flights cancelled as warnings for snow and ice in force

Amber weather warnings were in place in parts of Scotland forecasting ‘heavy snow’ and travel disruption.

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45 h. ago Schools closed and flights cancelled as amber warnings for snow issued

Amber weather warnings are in place for snow in parts of Scotland forecasting ‘heavy snow’ and travel disruption.

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47 h. ago Full Greater Manchester weather forecast as temperatures plummet to

A Met Office snow and ice warning is in force

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61 h. ago Snowmageddon as amber warnings cause chaos with schools closed and flights cancelled

Fresh amber and yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as parts of Britain are buried under thick snow causing chaos and major travel disruption

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62 h. ago Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK.Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Met Office warns UK cold snap to last ‘into next week’ as temperatures plummet

Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in force for parts of the UK while amber alerts have been issued for Scotland

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6 d. ago Revellers braced for cold New Year's Eve fireworks as Arctic freeze plunges towards Britain

The Met Office has issued a 42-hour yellow warning for heavy snow showers, ice and gale force winds in Scotland from 6am on New Year's Day until the end of Friday.

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