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Skiers towed by Land Rover in Victoria Park in Bath
Some of those benefiting from a snow-day in Bath have been making the most of it.
A group of skiers decided on an unusual way to get moving in Bath - getting towed by a 4x4.
The stunt was captured in Bath's Victoria Park this morning, as heavy snow blanketed south-west England.
Image source, British GymnasticsClaudia Fragapane has suffered a torn Achilles tendon in training and will have to withdraw from forthcoming competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, according to British Gymnastics.
The Bristol-born gymnast said: “I am so sad to say I will not be competing at the British Championship, Gymnastics World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
"Yesterday, I was on floor and I felt something go on take-off and sadly I have snapped my Achilles.
"I feel so upset and heartbroken, words can’t describe how I’m feeling right now! I don’t know when I will be back competing again but I have the greatest people around me that will help me recover mentally and physically.
"This won’t be the end for me I will come back stronger."
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Watch: Will Mark get to the church on time?
Mark Humphries had a "slight dilemma" ahead of his big day - he couldn't get to his wedding venue because of the snow.
So took to social media in an attempt to get to the church on time.
But did he make it? Check back here later.
Gloucestershire Cricket batsman Michael Klinger has announced his retirement from First Class Cricket.
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BBC forecaster Ian Fergusson with the latest weather information for the West of England
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say that the power went out for about 1000 customers at 13:30 BST today.
Engineers have now been able to restore power for many of those people, although 361 customers remain without power.
Scottish and Southern Electricity say that they're aiming to resume normal service by 19:30 BST, but this may well be later due to difficulties caused by weather.
There is no information yet on what caused the outage.
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Royal Crescent in Bath in the snow
Bath Abbey in the snow this morning
The Roman Baths
Milsom Street in Bath
Queen's Square in Bath
The Bath Half Marathon will not be taking place this Sunday, organisers have announced.
The City of Bath was affected by heavy snowfall yesterday afternoon and evening, with further snow and freezing temperatures forecast to continue through to Sunday.
Andrew Taylor, Race Director of Bath Half Marathon said: “runner, spectator and volunteer safety is paramount for us and with the current road and pavement conditions cannot guarantee safety underfoot."
He added that it was sadly not possible to re schedule such a complex 'closed road' participation event.
Registered entrants will be offered a full refund on their race entry.
The motorways around the region remain open - although many are reduced to one or two carriageways.
Traffic is light everywhere and most people seem to be heeding the advice of the emergency services and staying off the roads.
Image source, Highways EnglandThe scene on the M4 between J18-19.
Image source, Highways EnglandThis is the M5 between J13-14.
Image source, Highways EnglandLight traffic on the M5 between J19-20.
Storm Emma has left some extraordinary scenes in her wake.
School children were joined by some big kids who made most of the day off at Victoria Park in Bristol.
The freezing weather has created some spectacular displays like these icicles in Staple Hill tunnel cycle path.
Image source, Tom BigwoodSome travellers had to bed down for the night at service stations like this one in Bridgwater.
The Severn crossing was much quieter than usual this lunchtime and looking quite eerie in the snow.
Snow drifts were proving a challenge in Bristol's Troopers Hill.
Watch: Fun in the snow in Bristol
People took advantage of a day off work or school in Bristol, and took to the local parks for a spot of sledging.
Drivers trapped on the A346 near Swindon said they had to wait in the snow for up to 18 hours before being rescued.
Rescued drivers talk about being trapped by snow on A346 near Swindon
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A mother and newborn baby have been rescued from an ambulance that became stranded in the snow on the A360, according to Wiltshire Fire and Rescue.
Firefighters say that they used a 4x4 to transport the patients to hospital following the incident at Druids Lodge, near Stonehenge yesterday evening.
Cars trapped in the snow on the A346
Hazardous driving conditions because of severe weather left up to 100 vehicles stranded.
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Driving conditions are still very bad - and there's more snow on the way in some areas.
Wiltshire
M4 one lane is closed and very slow traffic due to jackknifed lorry and recovery work on M4 eastbound between J15 and J14.
A303 blocked between Chicklade and Mere.
A338 in both directions blocked due to snow between A342 (Ludgershall) and Chick's Lane (CollingbourneDucis).
A342 Ludgershall closed due to snow and a jackknifed lorry between A3026 Tidworth Road and A338.
A342 Dunkirk Hill in both directions is closed due to snow between A361 Bath Road and B3101 Marsh Lane.
A345 in both directions closed due to snow between Portway (Beehive Park And Ride Roundabout, Old Sarum) and A303 (Countess Roundabout, Amesbury).
A346 Chiselden is closed due to snow between B4005 New Road and Woolmer Drove.
A350 Warminster is closed due to snow between the A36 / B3414 Bath Road (services roundabout) and B3098 Warminster Road.
A4361 Beckhampton Road closed due to snow between B4003 (Avebury) and B4005 Marlborough Road (Three Tuns Roundabout, Wroughton).
Somerset
M5 two lanes closed and slow traffic due to accident on M5 southbound between J26 and J27.
A358 in both directions closed due to snow between Minehead Road (Bishops Lydeard) and New Road (West Bagborough).
A37 Shepton Mallet Kilver Street Hill is blocked due to snow around A361 Charlton Road (Charlton Crossroads).
A371 Prestleigh, Prestleigh Hill blocked due to snow around B3081 Prestleigh Road.
A303 Ilminster in both directions closed due to snow between A358 / B3168 Station Road (Southfields roundabout, Ilminster) and A30 (Upottery).
A30 in both directions blocked due to snow between East Street (Milborne Port) and A357 Ash End (Henstridge).
A39 Porlock Hill blocked due to snow around New Road.
Gloucestershire
A46 in both directions closed due to snow between M4 J18 (Bath / Tormarton) and A4 London Road West / London Road West (Bath).
A39 Porlock Hill blocked due to snow around New Road.
A40 blocked due to snow between A436 / A40 (Shipton) and A429 (Northleach).
A44 in both directions closed due to snow between A424 (Bourton-on-the-Hill) and B4081 (Dormy House).
A46 Bath Road in both directions closed due to snow between B4058 Old Bristol Road and A4135.
M48 Severn Bridge One lane closed due to strong winds in both directions between J1 A403.
A417 Cirencester Road blocked due to snow between Horcott Road / Coronation Street (Fairford) and Bell Lane (Poulton).
A429 Bourton on the Water blocked due to snow around A436 Old Gloucester Road.
Icicles in Staple Hill tunnel in Bristol