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England in grip of severe weather England in grip of severe weather
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Snow has fallen across large parts of England, leading to warnings of travel chaos and the closure of hundreds of schools.Snow has fallen across large parts of England, leading to warnings of travel chaos and the closure of hundreds of schools.
The problems began in the early hours with southern areas and the Midlands particularly badly affected. Further heavy falls are predicted.The problems began in the early hours with southern areas and the Midlands particularly badly affected. Further heavy falls are predicted.
London City and Luton airports are closed and motorists are being warned to expect bad conditions.London City and Luton airports are closed and motorists are being warned to expect bad conditions.
Gritters have been out and drivers told not to travel unless essential.Gritters have been out and drivers told not to travel unless essential.
A lorry jack-knifed on the A3 at Hindhead, Surrey, on Thursday morning causing a small stretch of the A3 to close southbound.A lorry jack-knifed on the A3 at Hindhead, Surrey, on Thursday morning causing a small stretch of the A3 to close southbound.
We are doing all we can Stansted Airport spokeswoman A Highways Agency spokesman said that generally there had been the usual number of incidents on the roads as drivers made their way to work. Snow has been falling in Worcester since the early hoursA Highways Agency spokesman said that generally there had been the usual number of incidents on the roads as drivers made their way to work.
Luton Airport said all flights had been suspended until at least 1400 GMT.
Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for advice on what to do.
The runway at Stansted Airport was closed just after 0600 GMT as more than half a million square metres of snow needed to be cleared.The runway at Stansted Airport was closed just after 0600 GMT as more than half a million square metres of snow needed to be cleared.
Rail delays
It reopened at 1100 GMT and ground teams are now working to clear the backlog of flights.It reopened at 1100 GMT and ground teams are now working to clear the backlog of flights.
Gatwick Airport's runway was shut briefly and about 20 flights were cancelled.Gatwick Airport's runway was shut briefly and about 20 flights were cancelled.
On the railways, Virgin Trains warned passengers it would be running revised services and advised people to check before travelling.On the railways, Virgin Trains warned passengers it would be running revised services and advised people to check before travelling.
First Great Western, Midland Mainline, South West Trains and Southern Railways also said services had been disrupted.First Great Western, Midland Mainline, South West Trains and Southern Railways also said services had been disrupted.