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Airport reopens after heavy snow Airport reopens after heavy snow
(about 1 hour later)
Birmingham International Airport has reopened after snowfall caused its closure for much of Thursday evening.Birmingham International Airport has reopened after snowfall caused its closure for much of Thursday evening.
Seven flights have been delayed, with 12 flights cancelled altogether. The airport reopened at 0600 GMT.Seven flights have been delayed, with 12 flights cancelled altogether. The airport reopened at 0600 GMT.
Main roads have been gritted, but side roads remain treacherous and icy, particularly on roads leading to rural areas of Worcestershire.Main roads have been gritted, but side roads remain treacherous and icy, particularly on roads leading to rural areas of Worcestershire.
An area of the country from the East Midlands to the West Country was hit by the bad weather.An area of the country from the East Midlands to the West Country was hit by the bad weather.
There were reports of five inches (12cm) of snow in the Black Country, with less in Birmingham. There were reports of 5in (12cm) of snow in the Black Country, with less in Birmingham.