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UK weather - live updates: Trains cancelled as 'Beast from the East' hits UK with snow and freezing temperatures UK weather - live updates: Trains cancelled as 'Beast from the East' hits UK with snow and freezing temperatures
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Commuters face disruption on roads and public transport as snowy blast dubbed “the Beast from the East” hits the UK.Commuters face disruption on roads and public transport as snowy blast dubbed “the Beast from the East” hits the UK.
The Met Office has warned that rural communities are likely to be cut off by heavy snow showers expected in parts of Britain.The Met Office has warned that rural communities are likely to be cut off by heavy snow showers expected in parts of Britain.
Authorities have warned of the potential risk to life with parts of the country set to be feel colder than the Arctic Circle this week.Authorities have warned of the potential risk to life with parts of the country set to be feel colder than the Arctic Circle this week.
Forecaters said the big freeze could cause power cuts, mobile phone service disruption, and delays to road, rail and air transport. Forecasters said the big freeze could cause power cuts, mobile phone service disruption, and delays to road, rail and air transport.
Follow our live updates as snow falls across the country.Follow our live updates as snow falls across the country.