Summary

  • Snow and ice causing disruption in Peak District

  • Armed police called to rescue 'very hungry' gerbil

  • Funding bid for 'monstrous housing scheme' approved

  • Air ambulance superstore will 'keep helicopters flying'

  • Banned 'pornographic prose' sold at auction

  • House of Fraser store saved

  • Updates for Tuesday 22 January 2019

  1. Watch: East Midlands weather forecastpublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2019

    Mel Coles
    BBC Weather presenter

    A cold start to the day could cause some ice on the roads. It will be bright and sunny later but a chance of snow tonight when the temperature drops below freezing.

  2. Snow shuts Snake Passpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2019

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice across the whole region - and much of the UK - so watch out on untreated roads and pavements.

    Snake Pass is also shut this morning because of the snow causing "tricky driving conditions".

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