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Fresh snow has hit many parts of the UK, causing more problems for transport amid further limits on road gritting.	Fresh snow has hit many parts of the UK, causing more problems for transport amid further limits on road gritting.
Met Office warnings of heavy snow remain in place for north-west England, the West Midlands and southern England.	Met Office warnings of heavy snow remain in place for north-west England, the West Midlands and southern England.
Rail and air travellers have again been hit by delays and cancellations, while several roads are closed, including the M48 old Severn Bridge.	Rail and air travellers have again been hit by delays and cancellations, while several roads are closed, including the M48 old Severn Bridge.
Hundreds of schools did not open, while pupils taking exams had difficult journeys on treacherous roads.	Hundreds of schools did not open, while pupils taking exams had difficult journeys on treacherous roads.
Some rural communities remain cut off, while others are coping with power cuts, water leaks, increasing numbers of potholes and cancelled rubbish collections.	Some rural communities remain cut off, while others are coping with power cuts, water leaks, increasing numbers of potholes and cancelled rubbish collections.
Gordon Brown has pledged a full review of the arrangements for keeping Britain moving during severe weather.	Gordon Brown has pledged a full review of the arrangements for keeping Britain moving during severe weather.
At Commons question time, he paid tribute to workers and volunteers for maintaining the transport network during "the worst weather for 30 years".	At Commons question time, he paid tribute to workers and volunteers for maintaining the transport network during "the worst weather for 30 years".
WEATHER AND TRAVEL INFO Get the latest on school closures and travel problems via your BBC Local websiteCheck if snow is forecast in your area at BBC Weather Details of motorway and local road closures and public transport disruption are available at BBC Travel News For advice on handling difficult driving conditions, see the Highways Agency websiteFor information about severe weather warnings, see the Met Office websiteFor information about staying healthy in the cold weather, see the NHS Winter Health website Drivers stuck in snow for hours Road jam not our fault say police Fresh snow: Your pictures	WEATHER AND TRAVEL INFO Get the latest on school closures and travel problems via your BBC Local websiteCheck if snow is forecast in your area at BBC Weather Details of motorway and local road closures and public transport disruption are available at BBC Travel News For advice on handling difficult driving conditions, see the Highways Agency websiteFor information about severe weather warnings, see the Met Office websiteFor information about staying healthy in the cold weather, see the NHS Winter Health website Drivers stuck in snow for hours Road jam not our fault say police Fresh snow: Your pictures
"It does prove that Britain works best when Britain works together," he said.	"It does prove that Britain works best when Britain works together," he said.
Tory leader David Cameron said the pressure on road salt supplies showed lessons had to be learned from the severe weather.	Tory leader David Cameron said the pressure on road salt supplies showed lessons had to be learned from the severe weather.
The Highways Agency and councils are cutting salt use by half - up from the 25% agreed last week - to protect supplies amid forecasts of 10 more days of freezing weather.	The Highways Agency and councils are cutting salt use by half - up from the 25% agreed last week - to protect supplies amid forecasts of 10 more days of freezing weather.
The prime minister said: "We are confident that with the measures announced... we are able to maintain the road network."	The prime minister said: "We are confident that with the measures announced... we are able to maintain the road network."
Mr Brown said one of the UK's salt producers had announced it was stepping up production, while imports were expected to arrive in the coming days.	Mr Brown said one of the UK's salt producers had announced it was stepping up production, while imports were expected to arrive in the coming days.
Runways at London City, Birmingham International, Southampton and Cardiff airports have reopened after a morning of delays and cancellations. Gatwick's remains shut because of snow.	Runways at London City, Birmingham International, Southampton and Cardiff airports have reopened after a morning of delays and cancellations. Gatwick's remains shut because of snow.
Heathrow Airport reported the cancellation of 84 mostly short-haul or domestic flights, both arrivals and departures.	Heathrow Airport reported the cancellation of 84 mostly short-haul or domestic flights, both arrivals and departures.
Most schools were open for students sitting A-level, AS-level and GCSE exams but many were closed to other pupils.	Most schools were open for students sitting A-level, AS-level and GCSE exams but many were closed to other pupils.
More than 800 schools in Wales - half the total - did not open.	More than 800 schools in Wales - half the total - did not open.
England's south-western counties were badly affected. In Gloucestershire, where snow ploughs were clearing two feet of snow on some routes, 215 were shut.	England's south-western counties were badly affected. In Gloucestershire, where snow ploughs were clearing two feet of snow on some routes, 215 were shut.
Black ice	Black ice
A further 300 schools closed in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with several roads impassable. Ambulance crews reported difficulties and one team had to be rescued from snow by a 4x4 vehicle.	A further 300 schools closed in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with several roads impassable. Ambulance crews reported difficulties and one team had to be rescued from snow by a 4x4 vehicle.
Much of Yorkshire is experiencing its worst disruption of the winter due to black ice, with many roads impassable. Four gritting lorries slid off North Yorkshire roads.	Much of Yorkshire is experiencing its worst disruption of the winter due to black ice, with many roads impassable. Four gritting lorries slid off North Yorkshire roads.
Similarly, in West Yorkshire, two vehicles hit buildings and a taxi slid down an embankment onto a house roof. Some 187 West Yorkshire schools are shut.	Similarly, in West Yorkshire, two vehicles hit buildings and a taxi slid down an embankment onto a house roof. Some 187 West Yorkshire schools are shut.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said there had been a four-fold increase in calls during Wednesday morning.	Yorkshire Ambulance Service said there had been a four-fold increase in calls during Wednesday morning.
Many bin lorries have been unable to carry out collections	Many bin lorries have been unable to carry out collections
Recent school closures prompted university admissions service Ucas to extend its application deadline for pupils at weather-hit schools by a week to 22 January.	Recent school closures prompted university admissions service Ucas to extend its application deadline for pupils at weather-hit schools by a week to 22 January.
BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said affected areas had seen 5cm (2in) of snow on Wednesday.	BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said affected areas had seen 5cm (2in) of snow on Wednesday.
"It will be moving away northwards and as it does it will get lighter. With temperatures dropping, it's all going to refreeze so ice will be a major hazard."	"It will be moving away northwards and as it does it will get lighter. With temperatures dropping, it's all going to refreeze so ice will be a major hazard."
Northern Ireland and Scotland - with the exception of the far north - had been milder, he said.	Northern Ireland and Scotland - with the exception of the far north - had been milder, he said.
Temperatures across the UK are forecast to rise from Thursday, although snow could return next week.	Temperatures across the UK are forecast to rise from Thursday, although snow could return next week.
Police have admitted they were caught out by a blizzard which left hundreds of people stuck for hours on Haldon Hill and Telegraph Hill, near Exeter, on Tuesday evening.	Police have admitted they were caught out by a blizzard which left hundreds of people stuck for hours on Haldon Hill and Telegraph Hill, near Exeter, on Tuesday evening.
Many forces were advising drivers to stay off the roads for all but essential journeys on Wednesday:	Many forces were advising drivers to stay off the roads for all but essential journeys on Wednesday:
Sussex officers were called to about 70 incidents, such as minor crashes and stranded cars blocking roads, while there were 70 crashes on Wednesday morning in Derbyshire A number of roads in the Highlands were closed, while motorists were travelling in convoy behind a snow plough on the A9 between Kingussie and Blair Atholl, Perthshire Motorists became stuck in snow on the Hilltown to Kilkeel mountain road in County Down after ignoring Road Closed signs Bus services in many snow-affected areas have been suspended Twelve train operators - including Eurostar - report disruption. Buses continue to replace East Coast trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Inverness and Perth Virgin Trains services between London Euston and stations on the West Coast Mainline were delayed by up to 100 minutes after power lines were brought down	Sussex officers were called to about 70 incidents, such as minor crashes and stranded cars blocking roads, while there were 70 crashes on Wednesday morning in Derbyshire A number of roads in the Highlands were closed, while motorists were travelling in convoy behind a snow plough on the A9 between Kingussie and Blair Atholl, Perthshire Motorists became stuck in snow on the Hilltown to Kilkeel mountain road in County Down after ignoring Road Closed signs Bus services in many snow-affected areas have been suspended Twelve train operators - including Eurostar - report disruption. Buses continue to replace East Coast trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Inverness and Perth Virgin Trains services between London Euston and stations on the West Coast Mainline were delayed by up to 100 minutes after power lines were brought down
People in Cockermouth, which was devastated by the floods that hit Cumbria in November, have said leaks are causing fresh misery.	People in Cockermouth, which was devastated by the floods that hit Cumbria in November, have said leaks are causing fresh misery.
Several water companies say frozen pipes and mains leaks are a major problem, with Yorkshire Water dealing with 80 burst pipes in West Yorkshire alone.	Several water companies say frozen pipes and mains leaks are a major problem, with Yorkshire Water dealing with 80 burst pipes in West Yorkshire alone.
Deep snow and bad weather are hampering efforts to restore power to 150 homes in County Durham after power cables came down on Tuesday night.	Deep snow and bad weather are hampering efforts to restore power to 150 homes in County Durham after power cables came down on Tuesday night.
And the Institution of Civil Engineers said the cycle of freezing and thawing water would widen cracks in road surfaces, creating potholes.	And the Institution of Civil Engineers said the cycle of freezing and thawing water would widen cracks in road surfaces, creating potholes.
The London-bound M20 in Kent - one of the UK's busiest roads - underwent emergency repair work because of damage caused by the snow.	The London-bound M20 in Kent - one of the UK's busiest roads - underwent emergency repair work because of damage caused by the snow.
Icy conditions have also prevented bin lorries making collections on some roads, with Kent, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales among the areas affected. Households in some areas have had rubbish mounting for three weeks.	Icy conditions have also prevented bin lorries making collections on some roads, with Kent, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales among the areas affected. Households in some areas have had rubbish mounting for three weeks.
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