COVENTRY MESSAGE BOARD

Severe weather warnings are in place again for most of the UK as plunging temperatures lead to icy roads following more heavy snowfall.

The Met Office warned of "widespread" ice on untreated pavements and roads and urged people to take extra care.

Fresh snow covered many parts of the country on Wednesday, causing more travel delays and cancellations.

Hundreds of schools did not open, while pupils taking exams endured difficult journeys on treacherous roads.

A woman died after falling into a freezing lake near Nazeing, Essex, while trying to rescue her dog.

Further freezing conditions are expected for Thursday night, followed by milder conditions and rain for the weekend.