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  1. Some airlines have cancelled flights for rest of the daypublished at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
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  2. Snow clearance at Bristol Airport ongoingpublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  3. Extra bed spaces for homeless in Bristol during adverse weatherpublished at 10:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  4. If you're travelling on the trains, GWR have lifted ticket restrictionspublished at 10:05 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  5. Bristol Airport: Latest situation for flightspublished at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Here's what they saying for the rest of the day...

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    Bristol Airport remains open this morning but snow across Europe and the UK has caused disruption to a number of flights at Bristol Airport. De-icing of aircraft and snow clearing is currently taking place. Additional staff are on site to assist with the adverse weather response. It is a rapidly changing situation and passengers are advised to check with their airline prior to making their way to the airport, as some airlines have made cancellations to their flight programme for the remainder the day.

  6. Faletau targets Italy return for Walespublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Taulupe Faletau says he hopes to be in contention for Wales' Six Nations game with Italy later this month.

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  7. Stonehenge to shut earlypublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Stonehenge

    Stonehenge to close at 1pm due to the forecast sever weather.

    They say it'll mean visitor centre staff cannot travel safely to the site.

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    It is disappointing to have to close Stonehenge but our priority is the safety of our visitors and staff. Many of our staff travel in from surrounding rural areas and as the roads are likely to be badly affected, many will not be able to make it safely into work.

    Kate Davies, English Heritage

  8. No trains in and out of London Paddingtonpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Paddington stationImage source, Heathrow Express

    London Paddington remains closed due to the snow and icy conditions inside the station.

    The busy west London train station was shut at 08:00 and there is still no indication as to when Paddington will re-open.

    National Rail says long distance trains will not run between Reading and Paddington; and an hourly service will run between Reading and Bristol Temple Meads.

    Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect services are all currently suspended.

  9. Red alert for Somerset: What does it mean?published at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Red weather alert for South WestImage source, Met Office

    Somerset has been put on a red weather alert due to the snow and very strong winds.

    The Met Office said: “Red means you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the weather."

    Some public transport services are likely to be cancelled and drivers are being warned that some roads could become blocked by deep snow.

    There could also be power cuts and damage to trees.

  10. Blaze breaks out on animal feed shippublished at 09:19 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    The fire began in the early hours on a ship docked at Royal Portbury Docks near Bristol.

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  11. Expect disruption on routes in Somersetpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  12. Traffic incident closed the slip road from Valient Way to A417published at 09:06 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  13. Snow red alert: What we know so farpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    • Red alert issued by the Met Office for Devon and Somerset
    • Warnings not to travel later today unless necessary
    • Some flights cancelled at Bristol Airport but mostly operating
    • Paddington railway station in London has been closed with trains terminating in London
    • Dozens of schools across the area closed or due to close from lunchtime

    Frozen statue in Bristol
  14. South Glos to grit routes soonpublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  15. How do I find out if my school is closed: Swindon and Wiltshirepublished at 08:47 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Dozens of schools in the West are warning they could be closed today or forced to close early due to the snow.

    Parents and carers in Wiltshire are being asked to contact their schools directly.

    There'll be updates on BBC Wiltshire throughout the day.

    School closure graphic
  16. Bristol Airport: A bit snowy as passengers get on planespublished at 08:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Bus at Bristol Airport
  17. View in the centre of Bristol - it's very icy, so watch out!published at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  18. Flights currently fine at Bristol Airport - but check for laterpublished at 08:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

    Flight board at Bristol Airport
  19. Paddington station has closed - no trains to the capitalpublished at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018

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  20. Breaking: Red alert for weather issued for Somersetpublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March 2018
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