UK snow: Travel disruption still expected as snow begins to thaw

Summary

Two yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place
Rail disruption across the UK's train operators
Flood alerts and warnings in the North East and south-west England
Friday's Lewisham trains disruption being investigated

Live Reporting

Paul Gribben and Kate Whannel

Upside to match cancellationpublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Although some football fans may be disappointed at today's match cancellations, for homeless charities in Birmingham there has been an upside.
Aston Villa Football Club has donated over 700 packed lunches - originally intended for football fans and staff - to local charities.
Guy Rippon, head of fundraising and community partnerships at the Aston Villa Foundation charity, said: "We had about 750 lunches, including sandwiches, crisps and pieces of fruit prepared and we didn't want them to go to waste just because the game was cancelled."
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Funds offer for snow-hit Scottish councilspublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
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The Scottish government has opened an emergency funding scheme for local authorities dealing with disruptions caused by the weather.
The Bellwin Scheme was opened after the Scottish Borders Council requested help.
It was last used in 2015 to repair flood damage in the Borders and Aberdeenshire.
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said the Scottish government was committed to helping local councils "deal with any immediate and unforeseen costs resulting from the recent heavy snowfalls and ongoing cold weather."
Northern Ireland weather warning extendedpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Snow is continuing to affect the greater Belfast area and parts of County Down, while a yellow weather warning for ice for Northern Ireland has been extended until 11:00 GMT on Sunday.
There is continued disruption on the roads and some flights at Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport have been cancelled.
Three of Saturday's Irish Cup quarter-finals have been postponed.
Volunteers 'save lives' in snow-hit Somersetpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
At least 10 lives were saved by volunteers deployed in Somerset to help people stranded overnight in snow, according to rescue co-ordinators.
Among them were four people whose car was completely buried in a snow drift on the Mendips and two hill-walkers who had to be rescued from Exmoor.
Duncan Massey of Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue said the people would "certainly have perished".
Police warned that roads remained "treacherous".
There are cars beneath this snow...published at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
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Police: 'Stay on your train!'published at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
British Transport Police have been less than impressed with Friday night's incident in Lewisham, south London, which saw major rail hold-ups when a frustrated passenger on one train press the emergency button and get off, followed by others.
A statement issued on Saturday said: "Whilst we totally understand it isn't pleasant being trapped on a train, you are far safer on board.
"Self-evacuating from trains is never a good idea as it places you and others at significant risk. You are risking your life trespassing on live tracks."
400 homes without power in Walespublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
There are about 400 homes in north and mid-Wales without power at the moment. Scottish Power are trying to restore the supplies by tea-time.
Don't try this de-icing trick at home!published at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
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Volunteers help club prepare for kick-offpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Dover Athletic's chairman and staff were joined by volunteers earlier this morning to uncover the field for today's match against Leyton Orient.
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Snow leaves reporter with free time!published at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
BBC Final Score reporter Mark Webber finds himself unexpectedly available for work because of snow disruptions to his train trip.
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Icicles risk in Yorkpublished at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Potentially lethal icicles are being removed from buildings in York city centre by the fire brigade.
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Check before hitting the slopespublished at 11:35 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
The snow may have been a blessing for skiers and snowboarders but in Scotland they are being warned to check online before heading for the slopes.
Most resorts have been hit this week by the so-called "Beast from the East".
Glencoe and Nevis in the west are accessible by road but travel has been proving to be more difficult around resorts in the east.
Snow-covered UK in picturespublished at 11:16 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
BBC weather watchers from various parts of the UK have been braving the elements and getting out to take photos of their local areas.
Image source, Andy
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These two have been on snow patrol in north Wales
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Snowdrifts on this road in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, look beautiful but have hampered travel
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The view from Stockland in Devon
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Going nowhere for quite a while - that's this car in Harrow, London
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This haunting scene is from Ashton under Hill, Worcestershire
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Ice sculpture - this was the chilly but striking scene in Coniston, Cumbria
Edinburgh Airport: Delays persistpublished at 10:56 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Edinburgh Airport is starting to get back to normal but faces delays to its schedules because of heavy snowfalls in other parts of the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
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Wales: Drivers warned of ice after snowpublished at 10:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Drivers across Wales have been warned that difficult conditions persist, with a yellow weather warning of ice issued for the country.
The Met Office "be aware" alert runs until 11:00 GMT Sunday.
Scots urged to rally around for clear-uppublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
The Scottish government wants communities to work together this weekend to clear the snow.
Scotland continues to recover from the so-called "Beast from the East" with yellow warnings for snow and wind in place until Monday.
Disruption remains on the roads and rail network.
Birmingham Airport facing delayspublished at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
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Birmingham Airport's runway gritters ensure flights can resume
Some flights to and from Birmingham Airport are facing delays, and travellers are being advised to check with their airlines.
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Horse racing fixtures hitpublished at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
Fixtures at Lingfield, Newcastle and Chelmsford all passed morning inspections and will go ahead.
There is no jump racing this weekend because of the weather.
Reduced Heathrow Express servicespublished at 10:24 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
There are fewer Heathrow Express trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport due to the severe weather.
Alternative routes are suggested for Heathrow Connect customers on the airport's twitter page.
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Dawlish train line reopenspublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2018
The train line in Dawlish, Devon, has reopened in both directions after being closed due to flooding earlier this morning.
The BBC's Jon Kay says some people are questioning how much longer it will remain open.
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