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| UK weather: ice brings further hazards to vast swaths of country - live | UK weather: ice brings further hazards to vast swaths of country - live |
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| An independent investigator will carry out a review after frustrated passengers jumped off a stranded train onto the tracks near Lewisham Station, south London, on Friday evening. | |
| Southeastern apologised to passengers after the “major disruption” caused by ice affecting the power supply to trains. | |
| A Southeastern spokesman said: | |
| Southeastern and Network Rail will be appointing an independent investigator to carry out a full review of the events last night. Although events of this nature are extremely rare, we are determined to learn lessons that we can apply at all levels to prevent and mitigate future incidents. | |
| We have also informed the independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch of the circumstances and invited them to carry out their own investigation. | |
| We also want to hear from passengers who were on the stranded trains last night, we ask that they get in touch with us by contacting our customer services. We will be providing compensation for those people directly affected on those trains. | |
| Impressive show of strength by this group who managed to push an Asda truck up a hill in Birmingham last night. | Impressive show of strength by this group who managed to push an Asda truck up a hill in Birmingham last night. |
| Ah, push it, push it, push it real good! Well done to the group of men who managed to push an ASDA truck up Harborne Park Road during the snow storm on Friday (02/03) (Video: Sameer Bahal) pic.twitter.com/wFIoIYJWhl | Ah, push it, push it, push it real good! Well done to the group of men who managed to push an ASDA truck up Harborne Park Road during the snow storm on Friday (02/03) (Video: Sameer Bahal) pic.twitter.com/wFIoIYJWhl |
| The A46 is still partly closed according to Highways England. But the A303 has been re-opened. | The A46 is still partly closed according to Highways England. But the A303 has been re-opened. |
| The #A46 remains closed between the #M4 at J18 and the #A4 near #Bath. Ploughs are on scene dealing with drifts of approx 12 feet high. Closures are expected to remain in place for most of the day. Pls see pics below pic.twitter.com/m4aTxe5Xs7 | The #A46 remains closed between the #M4 at J18 and the #A4 near #Bath. Ploughs are on scene dealing with drifts of approx 12 feet high. Closures are expected to remain in place for most of the day. Pls see pics below pic.twitter.com/m4aTxe5Xs7 |
| The #A303 is open in both directions between the #A30 near Honiton and the #A358 near #HortonCross. @DC_Police have worked hard to re-open the road. Thank you for your continued patience pic.twitter.com/BNa5QkOfFq | The #A303 is open in both directions between the #A30 near Honiton and the #A358 near #HortonCross. @DC_Police have worked hard to re-open the road. Thank you for your continued patience pic.twitter.com/BNa5QkOfFq |
| Sixteen couples managed to tie the knot in Somerset on Friday and Saturday despite the county being blanketed in snow. | Sixteen couples managed to tie the knot in Somerset on Friday and Saturday despite the county being blanketed in snow. |
| Eleven other weddings were cancelled but only at the request of the couples involved, according to Somerset County Council. | Eleven other weddings were cancelled but only at the request of the couples involved, according to Somerset County Council. |
| A volunteer driver and a family friend of a staff member used their 4x4 vehicles to transport ceremony officers around to each venue to ensure the services could go ahead. | A volunteer driver and a family friend of a staff member used their 4x4 vehicles to transport ceremony officers around to each venue to ensure the services could go ahead. |
| On Saturday, Michael Barker and Nathan Wilder had a white wedding at Taunton’s Municipal Buildings thanks to two registrars who lived nearby and came in on their days off when the original staff could not make it to work. | On Saturday, Michael Barker and Nathan Wilder had a white wedding at Taunton’s Municipal Buildings thanks to two registrars who lived nearby and came in on their days off when the original staff could not make it to work. |
| Councillor Anna Groskop, who is cabinet member for corporate and community services at the council, which covers the registration service, said: | Councillor Anna Groskop, who is cabinet member for corporate and community services at the council, which covers the registration service, said: |
| The registration team have worked incredibly hard and showed great ingenuity throughout to ensure that we didn’t disappoint happy couples despite the extremely difficult conditions. | The registration team have worked incredibly hard and showed great ingenuity throughout to ensure that we didn’t disappoint happy couples despite the extremely difficult conditions. |
| We did expect the worst, so this is a wonderful result. | We did expect the worst, so this is a wonderful result. |
| Eight men arrested after two supermarkets were looted in Dublin during Friday’s blizzards have been charged with theft, burglary and trespassing offences, Irish Police have said. | Eight men arrested after two supermarkets were looted in Dublin during Friday’s blizzards have been charged with theft, burglary and trespassing offences, Irish Police have said. |
| The defendants, aged between 24 and 47 years, were due to appear in court on Saturday morning. A number of vehicles were also reported stolen. | The defendants, aged between 24 and 47 years, were due to appear in court on Saturday morning. A number of vehicles were also reported stolen. |
| A ninth man, in his 30s, has been arrested for handling stolen property. | A ninth man, in his 30s, has been arrested for handling stolen property. |
| Unverified social media footage appeared to show a Lidl store being attacked with a digger before the alleged looters entered. | Unverified social media footage appeared to show a Lidl store being attacked with a digger before the alleged looters entered. |
| Irish police said the store had sustained substantial damage, while another store had also been damaged. They urged anyone with information to come forward. | Irish police said the store had sustained substantial damage, while another store had also been damaged. They urged anyone with information to come forward. |
| National Rail have been tweeting some updates about lines. | National Rail have been tweeting some updates about lines. |
| #UKSnowXC - A very limited CrossCountry service is now able to run between Edinburgh and Newcastle. CrossCountry are expecting these service to be very busy, you may be standing for the duration of the journey. | #UKSnowXC - A very limited CrossCountry service is now able to run between Edinburgh and Newcastle. CrossCountry are expecting these service to be very busy, you may be standing for the duration of the journey. |
| #UKSnowGW - Trains can now run and call at intermediate stations between Newbury and Bedwyn. Trains may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised whilst services return to normal. | #UKSnowGW - Trains can now run and call at intermediate stations between Newbury and Bedwyn. Trains may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised whilst services return to normal. |
| #UKSnowGW - A reduced service will run to and from Severn Beach, St Ives and Falmouth Docks due to poor weather conditions. Further info here: https://t.co/OS1IdFFNOn | #UKSnowGW - A reduced service will run to and from Severn Beach, St Ives and Falmouth Docks due to poor weather conditions. Further info here: https://t.co/OS1IdFFNOn |
| Northern Powergrid has said it hopes to restore power to everyone this afternoon. | Northern Powergrid has said it hopes to restore power to everyone this afternoon. |
| We’re still working hard to get the power back on in #DN36; we aim to have everyone back on supply by 15:00. Thanks for your patience | We’re still working hard to get the power back on in #DN36; we aim to have everyone back on supply by 15:00. Thanks for your patience |
| We’ve collated a gallery of some of the best snow photographs around today. Click through if you want to see some lions having a great time in Scotland. | We’ve collated a gallery of some of the best snow photographs around today. Click through if you want to see some lions having a great time in Scotland. |
| In a bid to ensure kids can return to class on Monday, parents and teachers are grouping together to clear snow from school. | In a bid to ensure kids can return to class on Monday, parents and teachers are grouping together to clear snow from school. |
| 100 volunteers turned up to Kinnaird Primary School in Larbert today, after an appeal was put out by the school on social media. Armed with shovels and spades, parents, children and teachers worked to ensure the school is safe to reopen after three days of weather-enforced closure last week. | 100 volunteers turned up to Kinnaird Primary School in Larbert today, after an appeal was put out by the school on social media. Armed with shovels and spades, parents, children and teachers worked to ensure the school is safe to reopen after three days of weather-enforced closure last week. |
| Many local authorities announced last Tuesday that schools would be closed ahead of the weather warnings, with others following suit on Wednesday morning when conditions worsened. Most hope to reopen on Monday. | Many local authorities announced last Tuesday that schools would be closed ahead of the weather warnings, with others following suit on Wednesday morning when conditions worsened. Most hope to reopen on Monday. |
| Kinnaird deputy head teacher Laura Swan joked: “I think there’s an element of parents being desperate to get the kids back out the house but it’s also the reality that the school wouldn’t be able to open without this so they’re just pulling together.” | Kinnaird deputy head teacher Laura Swan joked: “I think there’s an element of parents being desperate to get the kids back out the house but it’s also the reality that the school wouldn’t be able to open without this so they’re just pulling together.” |
| Other schools around the country are doing likewise with Abbeyhill Primary in Edinburgh organising a “snow clearing party” for Sunday. | Other schools around the country are doing likewise with Abbeyhill Primary in Edinburgh organising a “snow clearing party” for Sunday. |
| A Twitter post said: “Come dressed to impress in your warmest winter clothes and we really could make a difference for Monday morning. Bring a flask of something hot and we will provide some snacks.” | A Twitter post said: “Come dressed to impress in your warmest winter clothes and we really could make a difference for Monday morning. Bring a flask of something hot and we will provide some snacks.” |
| Avon and Somerset police dogs are having fun. | Avon and Somerset police dogs are having fun. |
| Snow dog !! pic.twitter.com/99jVCGhHPw | Snow dog !! pic.twitter.com/99jVCGhHPw |
| Greater Manchester Police say the A640 in Denshaw remains closed but all other road closures in the Oldham and Rochdale areas have been lifted. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said: | Greater Manchester Police say the A640 in Denshaw remains closed but all other road closures in the Oldham and Rochdale areas have been lifted. Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said: |
| This truly has been a team effort from start to finish and we have been working closely alongside colleagues from the fire and ambulance services, mountain rescue, Highways England, multiple local authorities, the military, other police forces and volunteers. | This truly has been a team effort from start to finish and we have been working closely alongside colleagues from the fire and ambulance services, mountain rescue, Highways England, multiple local authorities, the military, other police forces and volunteers. |
| I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst rescue efforts have been carried out. Their support has been fantastic and we have even had some very thoughtful people coming out to provide hot refreshments to officers working on the ground. | I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst rescue efforts have been carried out. Their support has been fantastic and we have even had some very thoughtful people coming out to provide hot refreshments to officers working on the ground. |
| He said although the roads were starting to clear of snow in some areas, they were still experiencing very cold and icy conditions, “so I would continue to encourage people to please plan your journeys ahead of time and drive carefully.” | He said although the roads were starting to clear of snow in some areas, they were still experiencing very cold and icy conditions, “so I would continue to encourage people to please plan your journeys ahead of time and drive carefully.” |