Welcome to bbc news. Heavy snowfalls across parts of the uk are causing widespread disruption this morning. Snow is falling across wales, the midlands and southern england, with the met office urging people to brace themselves for transport problems. Wales has been particularly badly affected with over 20 centimetres of snow falling in parts of powys. Police are warning of treacherous driving conditions and several roads have been closed. Over 3000 homes in wales are without power. Simon clemison reports. It could be a scene from the snowman. White the new green, as you fly over parts of wales. Sledge down it, sculpt it, throw it. It might not look any different to the snow which has already fallen in shropshire, but it is coming from a different place, and that could mean it has a much bigger effect. A band of rain, this time persistent, is drifting in from the south west and is set to push against the cold air, potentially leading to heavy and continuous falls across wide areas of wa
Will not do it. And we have datelined later on. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Heavy snowfalls across parts of the uk are causing widespread disruption this morning. An amber weather alert is in place for wales, the midlands and southern england. Wales has been particularly badly affected with over 20 centimetres of snow falling in parts of powys. Police are warning of treacherous driving conditions and several roads have been closed. We will be like in some of the areas affected shortly. Simon clemison reports. It could be a scene from the snowman. White the new green, as you fly over parts of wales. Sledge down it, sculpt it, throw it. It might not look any different to the snow which has already fallen in shropshire, but it is coming from a different place, and that could mean it has a much bigger effect. A band of rain, this time persistent, is drifting in from the south west and is set to push against the cold air, potentially leading to heavy and continuous falls across wi
Deal with the eu. Students could save thousands of pounds on tuition fees with a proposal for shorter, two year degree courses. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Heavy snowfall is causing severe disruption for travellers in parts of the uk this morning. An amber weather alert is in place for wales, the midlands and southern england. Up to 28cm of snow has been recorded in some areas. Police are warning of treacherous driving conditions, while birmingham and stansted airports have closed due to heavy snowfall. Well be live in some of the affected areas shortly and also get an update on the travel implications. But first, this report from simon clemison. It could be a scene from the snowman. White the new green, as you fly over parts of wales. Sledge down it, sculpt it, throw it. It might not look any different to the snow which has already fallen in shropshire, but it is coming from a different place, and that could mean it has a much bigger effect. A band of rain, this time persi
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In hospital at the age of 7a. He had been serving an eight year sentence for historical sex offences. And at 4 30pm, the latest in our series on bbc news, 100 women. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Heavy snow has hit much of the uk, causing disruption to roads, railways and airports. At heathrow airport, over 100 flights have been cancelled so far today. There have also been cancellations and severe delays at stansted, birmingham international, east midlands and Belfast International airports. A number of motorways have been covered in snow, with police asking people to travel only if absolutely necessary. The heaviest snow has fallen in north wales. Amber snow warnings have been issued there, in the midlands and in northern and eastern england. Lets get this report on all the latest disruption. From our correspondent lee milner. This was the scene on the m25 in buckinghamshire today. Heavy snow brought motorists to a standstill. In llangollen in wales there was no chance of pe