Heavy snow and ice cause disruption across the UK
Several UK airports have been closed and train services cancelled after heavy snowfalls in many areas.
Motorists are also being warned to take extra care because of widespread ice, and police in northern Scotland are advising against all travel.
At least 440 schools in Wales, 200 in Scotland and 220 in Northern Ireland are closed. More snow is forecast later and on Saturday, with up to 25cm (10in) in Wales and southern and central England.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for widespread icy roads for the whole of the UK. There are also heavy snow warnings for Orkney and Shetland, Highlands and Outer Hebrides, Grampian, Northern Ireland, Wales and south-west England on Friday.
By Saturday, another band of heavy snow is forecast to affect much of England and Wales, with 5 to 10cm likely in many places and 20 to 25cm possible in some others.
source: BBC
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