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| Heavy snow prompts travel warning | Heavy snow prompts travel warning |
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| Motorists across north-east England are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary after heavy snowfall overnight. | Motorists across north-east England are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary after heavy snowfall overnight. |
| Roads across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside have been affected, with up to four inches (10cm) in places. | Roads across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside have been affected, with up to four inches (10cm) in places. |
| The snow has fallen on ice, making driving conditions particularly treacherous, said police. | The snow has fallen on ice, making driving conditions particularly treacherous, said police. |
| Some parts of eastern Cumbria have also been hit by the bad weather. | Some parts of eastern Cumbria have also been hit by the bad weather. |
| Anyone who does travel is urged to plan their journey and be prepared for disruption. | Anyone who does travel is urged to plan their journey and be prepared for disruption. |
| The Highways Agency said drivers should carry a blanket, warm clothes, food, a warm drink and a shovel. | The Highways Agency said drivers should carry a blanket, warm clothes, food, a warm drink and a shovel. |
| Sgt Steve Pick from Northumbria Police told BBC Newcastle: "The roads in the Northumberland area are particularly bad. | |
| "Main roads are passable with a great deal of care and the normal, little, local roads are really un-passable at the moment. | "Main roads are passable with a great deal of care and the normal, little, local roads are really un-passable at the moment. |
| "What we're suggesting is that people don't travel. If you need to travel, take the necessary precautions. | "What we're suggesting is that people don't travel. If you need to travel, take the necessary precautions. |
| "Make sure you have a mobile phone, leave plenty of time for the journey and take a great deal of care." | "Make sure you have a mobile phone, leave plenty of time for the journey and take a great deal of care." |
| The snow had eased in some parts by about midday, but more is forecast for Saturday and Sunday. | The snow had eased in some parts by about midday, but more is forecast for Saturday and Sunday. |