19 Jan 2013

Heavy snow in England and Wales

7:42 am on 19 January 2013

More than 3000 schools are closed in England and Wales on Friday due to heavy snow.

Transport is disrupted and hazardous conditions are reported on many roads.

Around 179 flights were cancelled at Heathrow airport where the northern runway was closed for 45 minutes for snow to be cleared.

British Airways cancelled over 60 flights on Friday and Eurostar cancelled four journeys between London - Brussels.