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Belfast City Airport runway temporarily closed due to snow | |
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Belfast City Airport's runway has reopened after being closed for a time on Sunday afternoon so that snow could be cleared from it. | |
The airport has been experiencing delays and cancellations due to the knock-on effect of weather problems at other UK airports. | |
The Roads Service has warned there is a risk of ice, and snow on some roads. | |
There is likely to be more snow in eastern parts of Northern Ireland later on Sunday. | |
Earlier, Northern Ireland Electricity said all the homes without power due to the weather are now back to normal. | |
At its peak more than 2,500 homes across Northern Ireland were affected as a result of heavy snow and high winds on Friday. | At its peak more than 2,500 homes across Northern Ireland were affected as a result of heavy snow and high winds on Friday. |
NIE said power was restored to the remaining 150 homes, mainly in County Down, by Saturday night. | NIE said power was restored to the remaining 150 homes, mainly in County Down, by Saturday night. |
Its engineers used a helicopter to get to some of the remote areas which had been affected. | Its engineers used a helicopter to get to some of the remote areas which had been affected. |
Salting operations were undertaken in Northern Ireland on Saturday night and more had been carried out on Sunday morning. | |
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads. | Motorists are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads. |
Aer Lingus has cancelled a number of flights to and from London's Heathrow airport. | Aer Lingus has cancelled a number of flights to and from London's Heathrow airport. |
The 12 flights involve Dublin, Belfast, Shannon and Cork airports. | The 12 flights involve Dublin, Belfast, Shannon and Cork airports. |
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