Cheltenham Festival to begin despite cold snap
Organisers of the Cheltenham Festival say they're prepared for races to start today, despite the cold weather.
The whole track had to be covered to stop the ground from freezing, as a cold weather front sent recent temperatures tumbling below zero.
During last year's festival, five horses died.
The four day festival will attract an estimated 200,000 people.
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West Midlands video update
A chilly and misty start to the day today, with temperatures not far off freezing and patchy frost and mist in places.
East Midlands video update
A grey and chilly start to the morning, with freezing fog in some areas facing early commuters.
West Midlands video forecast
Clear skies overnight mean temperatures will dip close to freezing, paving the way for frost and misty patches.