Schools closed and travellers hit as snow continues
Thousands of motorists have been delayed or stranded by the snow
Thousands of schools are closed and travellers have been hit by major disruption after new heavy snowfalls hit large parts of the UK.
Parts of Scotland and northern England have had more snow, which has also spread to southern areas of the UK.
Up to 5,000 homes in Sussex are without electricity after heavy snow brought down power lines to several villages.
Some rail firms have reduced services, many roads are badly affected and flights have been delayed or cancelled.
The worst-hit areas have been central southern England and parts of the South West and south Wales.
Counties most affected include Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire and parts of Gloucestershire and Buckinghamshire.
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