Updated: 4 Feb 2021, 18:29
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FLOOD-ravaged Britain is set to be battered with heavy snowfall in the coming days as weather warnings are extended from Scotland to southern England.
The Met Office has warned a foot-and-a-half of the white stuff could cut off areas in Scotland on Saturday - as parts of the north, East Midlands, London and the south west are added to the weekend whiteout.
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Rising floodwater continues to surround residential riverside properties in Laleham Reach, Surrey where the River Thames has burst its banksCredit: London News Pictures
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Flooding closes the road past Cookham Moor after the Thames burst its banks near the Berkshire villageCredit: PA:Press Association
A woman has ensured wintry weather does not get in the way of her love of outdoor swimming – by taking an axe and sledgehammer with her to break through the ice. Alice Goodridge, from Newtonmore in the Highlands, has been braving the freezing waters near her home despite the severe conditions sweeping across the country. The 33-year-old business owner has been outdoor swimming since taking on a challenge to cross the English Channel in 2010.
She attempts to take a dip every day throughout the year, and is currently having to first break up the thick ice using tools. Ms Goodridge said: “At this time of year, one of the biggest challenges is keeping somewhere open to swim.