Snow, ice and flooding disrupts schools and travel

Snow in Corby, Northamptonshire, left hundreds of cars covered in snow

Snow, ice and flooding has caused disruption across the East of England.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place across the region until 12:00 GMT.

In Northamptonshire, some schools have closed and the snow has caused blockages on roads.

East Midlands Railway said a number of services had been delayed or cancelled in Peterborough.

Flooding between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire meant the line was blocked and no trains would run.

Loddington in Northamptonshire had heavy snow overnight and into the morning

National Grid said some homes in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, which earlier had a power cut have had power restored.

Stagecoach in Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire warned there were delays and cancellations on buses.

Forecasters said the snow was expected to clear by Friday afternoon, but there were warnings for ice until Saturday.

Despite earlier fears, Northampton Saints said its home game against Bath in rugby union's Premiership would go ahead as planned at 19:45.

The pitch had been covered and the club said: "Stadium staff have been working overtime to ensure the ground is fit to host a near-capacity crowd."

Parts of the region, such as St Neots on the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, have experienced flooding as the snow began to melt