Advice on keeping warm in the cold weather
Cold weather can pose a real health risk to older and disabled people, but everyone can gain from preparing their homes for the cold.
Snow Dalek being auctioned off for charity
A man from Shropshire is auctioning off a Dalek made of snow for a local autism charity
Pupils from two schools stranded on Scottish island
Teenagers from two schools in Wolverhampton are stranded on the Isle of Arran off the West Coast of Scotland because of snow
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Advice on keeping warm in the cold weather
Cold weather can pose a real health risk to older and disabled people, but everyone can gain from preparing their homes for the cold.
Read the full storySnow Dalek being auctioned off for charity
A man from Shropshire is auctioning off a Dalek made of snow for a local autism charity
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Pupils from two schools stranded on Scottish island
Teenagers from two schools in Wolverhampton are stranded on the Isle of Arran off the West Coast of Scotland because of snow
Read the full storyRyanair cancels number of flights at East Midlands Airport
Ryanair has cancelled a number of flights at East Midlands Airport due to the snow.
Passengers stranded at the departure lounge describe the scene as 'bedlam' and 'complete chaos.'
The latest on flights at the airport can be found here.
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Flights suspended at Leeds Bradford and East Midlands
Leeds Bradford International Airport and East Midlands Airport have been forced to suspend fights this morning due to the heavy snowfall.
Humberside Airport has been closed since 8:00am, while Doncaster's Robin Hood Airport closed for a short time before reopening with a limited service.
A spokesman for East Midlands said it was hoped that planes would be able to depart and arrive at some point today.
A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford urged travellers to check with their airline or tour operator before heading to the airport.
Birmingham Airport, meanwhile, said it had suffered no problems because of wintry weather so far.
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Gritter upturned on icy road in Shropshire
This gritter skidded onto its side in heavy snow in the Shropshire village of Wentnor.
Swimmers brave arctic conditions
It's the first day of the new swimming season at Hathersage Open Air Swimming Pool in the Derbyshire Peak District. Despite all the heavy snow, the open air swimming pool - heated to 84 degrees - is open for business and being thoroughly enjoyed already!.
The image above shows the pool just before the covers were rolled back. Incredibly many of the swimmers rolled in the snow before jumping into the pool at 8am !
Snow covers Derbyshire as cold snap hits UK
Recent harsh weather conditions blighting Britain are thought to have claimed their first victim, as forecasters warned this month could be the coldest March in 50 years. Among the areas affected is Derbyshire:
Flood warnings increase across Midlands
For more information visit the Environment Agency website.
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