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| UK snow: Amber warning issued across large parts of country | UK snow: Amber warning issued across large parts of country |
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| More snow is hitting the UK with an amber weather warning issued across large parts of the country. | More snow is hitting the UK with an amber weather warning issued across large parts of the country. |
| Up to 30cm of snow has been recorded in Sennybridge, near Brecon in Wales, which is the UK's highest so far on Sunday. | Up to 30cm of snow has been recorded in Sennybridge, near Brecon in Wales, which is the UK's highest so far on Sunday. |
| Warnings have also been extended for snow and high winds of 80 mph are a possibility in the south of England. | Warnings have also been extended for snow and high winds of 80 mph are a possibility in the south of England. |
| A ferry with 300 people on board ran aground in high winds at Calais, in northern France. | |
| The P&O vessel, the Pride of Kent, ran aground while leaving the port for Dover. There were no injuries and the ship was refloated within two hours, although passengers are being transferred to another ship. | |
| Delays to road, rail and air travel in the UK are expected for most of the day, with some airport runways blocked. | |
| BBC Weather says Devon and Cornwall have been battered with gusts of more than 70 mph, reaching 90mph in the English Channel. | BBC Weather says Devon and Cornwall have been battered with gusts of more than 70 mph, reaching 90mph in the English Channel. |
| A gust of 74.9 mph was recorded by Devon County Council Highways on Taw Bridge in Barnstaple, which has been closed to high sided vehicles. | A gust of 74.9 mph was recorded by Devon County Council Highways on Taw Bridge in Barnstaple, which has been closed to high sided vehicles. |
| The amber warning for snow has been extended to cover Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex but areas such as Liverpool and South Yorkshire have been downgraded to a yellow "be aware" warning. | The amber warning for snow has been extended to cover Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex but areas such as Liverpool and South Yorkshire have been downgraded to a yellow "be aware" warning. |
| Temperatures are also likely to reach lows of -10C (14F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, falling to as low as -14C (6.8F) in isolated rural areas. | Temperatures are also likely to reach lows of -10C (14F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, falling to as low as -14C (6.8F) in isolated rural areas. |
| The Met Office says ice is likely to be the "main hazard" over the next 24 hours as it issued a further yellow "be aware" warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland. | The Met Office says ice is likely to be the "main hazard" over the next 24 hours as it issued a further yellow "be aware" warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland. |
| It said more snow could fall over Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire and warned of icy surfaces. | It said more snow could fall over Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire and warned of icy surfaces. |
| Highways England has asked drivers to prepare for "any eventuality", making sure to have warm clothing, food, drink, required medications, boots, a shovel and a torch if venturing out. | Highways England has asked drivers to prepare for "any eventuality", making sure to have warm clothing, food, drink, required medications, boots, a shovel and a torch if venturing out. |
| Traffic Scotland also advised drivers to increase their stopping distances in the icy conditions and take a de-icer and scraper with them. | Traffic Scotland also advised drivers to increase their stopping distances in the icy conditions and take a de-icer and scraper with them. |
| In the Midlands, many motorways are covered in snow, with local police forces asking people to only travel if absolutely necessary. | In the Midlands, many motorways are covered in snow, with local police forces asking people to only travel if absolutely necessary. |
| In north Wales and the west Midlands, some hospitals have drafted in 4x4 drivers to get staff to and from work. | In north Wales and the west Midlands, some hospitals have drafted in 4x4 drivers to get staff to and from work. |
| The British Red Cross has also been asked to help move blood supplies and other medical equipment in some areas. | The British Red Cross has also been asked to help move blood supplies and other medical equipment in some areas. |
| Heavy snow and rain is causing disruption across the UK, with many drivers being affected. | Heavy snow and rain is causing disruption across the UK, with many drivers being affected. |
| National Rail has warned of travel disruption on services in Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the Chiltern Railways network and South Western Railway trains. | National Rail has warned of travel disruption on services in Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the Chiltern Railways network and South Western Railway trains. |
| It advised passengers to check before travelling as there could be delays and cancellations. | It advised passengers to check before travelling as there could be delays and cancellations. |
| All lines through Birmingham New Street will be disrupted until the end of the day. | All lines through Birmingham New Street will be disrupted until the end of the day. |
| There were delays to some flights at Manchester Airport on Saturday and it still advises passengers to check with their airline before travelling. | There were delays to some flights at Manchester Airport on Saturday and it still advises passengers to check with their airline before travelling. |
| Passengers travelling to and from Belfast International, Belfast City and the City of Derry Airport in Northern Ireland have been advised to leave additional time for journeys. | Passengers travelling to and from Belfast International, Belfast City and the City of Derry Airport in Northern Ireland have been advised to leave additional time for journeys. |
| Birmingham Airport has temporarily suspended flights so staff can clear snow from the runway and advises passengers to check its website for updates. | Birmingham Airport has temporarily suspended flights so staff can clear snow from the runway and advises passengers to check its website for updates. |
| Heathrow Airport says both runways are currently in use but staff are prepared if either needs de-icing later. | Heathrow Airport says both runways are currently in use but staff are prepared if either needs de-icing later. |
| Earlier, Luton Airport had to shut its runway and temporarily suspend flights and the runway at Stansted Airport has been cleared. | Earlier, Luton Airport had to shut its runway and temporarily suspend flights and the runway at Stansted Airport has been cleared. |
| Across the south west of England and Wales, more than 2,500 customers have been affected by power cuts due to snow or high winds. | Across the south west of England and Wales, more than 2,500 customers have been affected by power cuts due to snow or high winds. |
| On Saturday, Western Power Distribution said only a small proportion of their network was down due to the weather conditions. | On Saturday, Western Power Distribution said only a small proportion of their network was down due to the weather conditions. |
| Local events have also been affected by the weather, such as the final day of Lincoln Christmas market, which has been cancelled over safety concerns. | Local events have also been affected by the weather, such as the final day of Lincoln Christmas market, which has been cancelled over safety concerns. |
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