Fresh weather warnings issued as icy weather brings travel disruption

Fresh weather warnings have been issued as the UK continues to be hit by icy weather. Yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued for large parts of the UK on Thursday and Friday as poor weather brings travel disruption and school closures. The majority of Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as large parts of the east of England, are covered from 4pm on Thursday until 10am on Friday. A separate warning covering south and west Wales down to Plymouth from 3am to 11am tomorrow is also in place. The Met Office has warned to expect icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as scattered wintry showers. Manchester Airport closed both its runways on Thursday morning “due to significant levels of snow” but they were later reopened. The airport warned that some flights may be delayed, and advised passengers to check with their airline for the latest information. At least 14 departures and five arrivals scheduled to operate at the airport on Thursday have been cancelled.<br/>