Amber weather warning for snow in northern England extended to Monday

Met office warns of continued likely travel delays, stranded vehicles and power cuts due to wintry conditions

In pictures: snowfall in England and Wales

Heavy overnight snow in Wales and northern England has caused travel disruption as the new year gets off to a cold start.

The Met Office updated an amber weather warning for snow in northern England to run into Monday morning.

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