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Frozen UK braced for more ice and snow	Frozen UK braced for more ice and snow
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Ice and freezing temperatures are continuing to affect the UK as further snow falls.	Ice and freezing temperatures are continuing to affect the UK as further snow falls.
The Met Office said a band of snow was spreading north across parts of south-east and east England and the Midlands.	The Met Office said a band of snow was spreading north across parts of south-east and east England and the Midlands.
The snow, up to 8cm (3in) in places, is expected to reach north Wales and north-eastern England later.	The snow, up to 8cm (3in) in places, is expected to reach north Wales and north-eastern England later.
The weather is affecting both air and rail services in the south of England. Heathrow Airport has been hit by a third day of cancellations.	The weather is affecting both air and rail services in the south of England. Heathrow Airport has been hit by a third day of cancellations.
The airport has reduced Sunday's flight schedule by 20% - which amounts to 200 to 250 flights - because of forecasted snow and low visibility.	The airport has reduced Sunday's flight schedule by 20% - which amounts to 200 to 250 flights - because of forecasted snow and low visibility.
~~Airport managers have also announced plans to cut Monday's flight schedule by ~~10%.~~~~	Airport managers have also announced plans to cut Monday's flight schedule by 10% - about 130 flights fewer flights.
Details of which flights will be cancelled will be announced by airlines when they have finalised their schedules, the airport said.	Details of which flights will be cancelled will be announced by airlines when they have finalised their schedules, the airport said.
London City Airport has also been affected and its runway will be closed until 19:00 GMT. More than 40 flights have been cancelled.	London City Airport has also been affected and its runway will be closed until 19:00 GMT. More than 40 flights have been cancelled.
The airport urged passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.	The airport urged passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.
Belfast City Airport's runway was also temporarily closed to allow snow to be cleared, but has since reopened.	Belfast City Airport's runway was also temporarily closed to allow snow to be cleared, but has since reopened.
The weather has also disrupted train services with some trains being replaced by buses.	The weather has also disrupted train services with some trains being replaced by buses.
Eurostar, Southeastern, South West Trains and First Capital Connect have all reported either delays or cancellations due to the adverse conditions. Southern and South West Trains will also be operating amended timetables on Monday.	Eurostar, Southeastern, South West Trains and First Capital Connect have all reported either delays or cancellations due to the adverse conditions. Southern and South West Trains will also be operating amended timetables on Monday.
In other developments:	In other developments:
Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond, said an avalanche in which four climbers were killed on Saturday was an 'appalling tragedy' A father and daughter suffer broken legs following a sledging accident in the Scottish borders In County Down, power has been restored to homes after engineers worked through Friday and Saturday. The power cut due to heavy snow and high winds had affected more than 2,000 homes The eastbound carriageway of the M48 Severn Bridge has reopened but the westbound carriageway remains closed due to ice. Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, which put out a call for help from 4x4 drivers to help transport staff, said it had been "overwhelmed" by the response. More than 80 people have volunteered their vehicles	Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond, said an avalanche in which four climbers were killed on Saturday was an 'appalling tragedy' A father and daughter suffer broken legs following a sledging accident in the Scottish borders In County Down, power has been restored to homes after engineers worked through Friday and Saturday. The power cut due to heavy snow and high winds had affected more than 2,000 homes The eastbound carriageway of the M48 Severn Bridge has reopened but the westbound carriageway remains closed due to ice. Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, which put out a call for help from 4x4 drivers to help transport staff, said it had been "overwhelmed" by the response. More than 80 people have volunteered their vehicles
The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" ice warning covering almost the whole of England, all of Wales and Northern Ireland, and the south-west corner of Scotland.	The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" ice warning covering almost the whole of England, all of Wales and Northern Ireland, and the south-west corner of Scotland.
Forecasters warn sub-zero overnight temperatures will lead to ice forming where snow has fallen or melted during Sunday.	Forecasters warn sub-zero overnight temperatures will lead to ice forming where snow has fallen or melted during Sunday.
Drivers are warned road conditions are unlikely to improve on Monday and drivers should take extra care.	Drivers are warned road conditions are unlikely to improve on Monday and drivers should take extra care.
An amber warning, which means be prepared, has been issued for snow in north-east and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber and most of Scotland for Monday.	An amber warning, which means be prepared, has been issued for snow in north-east and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber and most of Scotland for Monday.
Martin Young, Met Office chief forecaster, said: "Many parts will stay icy over the next few days, and there is the continuing risk of some snow at times almost anywhere."	Martin Young, Met Office chief forecaster, said: "Many parts will stay icy over the next few days, and there is the continuing risk of some snow at times almost anywhere."
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A fresh band of snow started falling in parts of south-east England on Sunday morning.	A fresh band of snow started falling in parts of south-east England on Sunday morning.
This is expected to move slowly north during the day to reach north-east England overnight and much of eastern Scotland by 06:00 GMT on Monday.	This is expected to move slowly north during the day to reach north-east England overnight and much of eastern Scotland by 06:00 GMT on Monday.
Some 10-15cm of snow could fall in these areas, particularly on top of hills, with high winds causing blizzard conditions.	Some 10-15cm of snow could fall in these areas, particularly on top of hills, with high winds causing blizzard conditions.
Forecasters said the snowfall would continue in much of eastern Scotland and north-east England on Monday, while there could also be flurries in southern England and Northern Ireland.	Forecasters said the snowfall would continue in much of eastern Scotland and north-east England on Monday, while there could also be flurries in southern England and Northern Ireland.
For more information on the weather and transport situation in your area, visit the BBC Weather website and BBC Travel News.	For more information on the weather and transport situation in your area, visit the BBC Weather website and BBC Travel News.

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