Snow and ice sweep across UK causing disruption
Ice for much of the western side of England, south-west ScotlandIce and wintry showers to hit Belfast and Derry in Northern Ireland from 07:00 to 11:00 on Sunday
Manchester Airport closed both runways on Saturday morning due to "heavy snow fall", with dozens of flights affected.Drivers in north-western England are also being advised to take care following accidents on motorways including the M58, M62, M61. He said: "Through Saturday night it stays icy in northern and western areas where we've had the showers. Snow drifts southwards into southern Scotland and even north-eastern England too."
People are being advised to check on vulnerable family and friends to ensure they have access to warm food and drinks as the wintry conditions hit.Dr Agostinho Sousa, consultant in public health medicine at UKHSA, said: "Cold weather can have serious consequences for health and older people and those with heart or lung conditions can be particularly at risk."If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you should heat your home to a temperature that is comfortable for you.
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