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  1. We need your help: Can we get the groom to his wedding?

    Ok team West, we need your help!

    Mark is stuck in Stockwood in Bristol and he needs to be in Frome tomorrow, for his wedding!

    He's marrying Jenna but, because of the snow, he's stuck miles away from where he needs to be.

    Can anyone help and volunteer a 4x4 or any other help to make sure the big day goes off ok? Drop us an email on bristol@bbc.co.uk or DM us on Twitter/Facebook.

    Jenna and MarkFacebook

  2. Avoid Bristol Temple Meads: Trains stranded and major delays

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  3. Travel: Delays on M4 eastbound near Bath junction

    M4 near Bath junctionHighways England

    Reports are coming in that a number of vehicles have become stuck in the snow on the eastbound carriageway of the M4, near the Bath junction..

    Several vehicles appear to have been involved in the collision but some are managing to get past.

  4. Trowbridge under a blanket of snow

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  5. A431 at Kelston impassable for most traffic

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  6. Travel: Heavy snow takes its toll on the West's motorways

    These pictures, taken a few moments ago, show the extent of the snow across the West.

    Motorists are being advised only to venture out in a dire emergency.

    M4 near the top of the M32, BristolHighways England

    M4 near the top of the M32, Bristol

    M4, Second Severn CrossingHighways England

    M4, Second Severn Crossing

    M5 near Weston-super-MareHighways England

    M5 near Weston-super-Mare

    M4, near SwindonHighways England

    M4, near Swindon

  7. Major incident declared for Somerset's health services
    Breaking

    A major incident has been declared for health services in Somerset after severe weather and treacherous driving conditions meant some essential staff have been unable to report to their place of work or make home visits to patients in the most rural parts of the county.

    The public is being advised only to call 999 for life-threatening incidents.

  8. All is quiet (almost) on Bristol's ring road

    Bristol ring road in the snow

    This is the scene on Bristol's ring road - some people are still attempting to drive, with varying degrees of success, despite repeated warnings not to travel.

    Perhaps some of these people were trying to get to Bristol Hippodrome after the theatre announced tonight's performance of Wicked would go ahead.

  9. Village community rallies-round to help stuck ambulance

    Stuck ambulanceSteve Brodie

    An ambulance, which was carrying a patient, got stuck in the snow in Long Ashton, earlier this evening.

    Villagers soon rallied round to help the driver on his way to hospital.

  10. Forest of Dean roads all but deserted after snow hits

    It's covered in snow so many drivers have decided against going out.

  11. 'Significant disruption' to rail services expected

    Train

    Great Western Railway is warning passengers to expect "significant disruption" to services for the rest of Thursday and into tomorrow.

    It said if trains are able to run they may be delayed or subject to extended journey times.

    "Reducing the number of trains on the network in a planned way allows the services that do run to operate more smoothly, reducing congestion and delays during difficult conditions," a spokesman said.

    He added passengers should check with National Rail Enquiries before setting off.

    Where trains are cancelled and branch line routes suspended, GWR will not be able to provide road replacement transport due to road conditions

    Great Western Railway

  12. Weston-super-Mare roads 'barely passable'

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  13. 'Lots of calls' coming in from stranded motorists

    Lisa is a call operator at Avon and Somerset Police.

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  14. Musgrove Park hospital plead for more staff to help

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  15. Have a look at some of the snowy scenes across the West of England

    Snow moments from across the West Country

  16. All-important weather forecast for the region

    You're going to want to pay attention to Ian Fergusson here.

    Ian Fergusson has the latest snow forecast for the region.

  17. Don't worry - If your car is stranded in Bath, you won't get a ticket

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  18. Farmers to the rescue

    We're getting an increasing number of reports of traffic incidents across the region as the evening draws in and the snow storm intensifies.

    In Monkton Heathfield, a farmer in his tractor has come to the rescue of motorists whose cars have got stuck as they try to get up Yallands Hill.

    Cars being towed up Yallands Hill in Monkton Heathfield

  19. Easyjet have cancelled all flights until midday tomorrow

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  20. Travel: Motorways around Bristol and Somerset

    A few more views from the roads around the West.

    First is the M4 near Bristol - just east of J19. Second is the M5 at Filton, and the last image is the M5 near Burnham.

    M4 near BristolHighways England
    M5 near FiltonHighways England
    M5 at BurnhamHighways England