Welcome to bbc news. Heavy snowfalls across parts of the uk are causing widespread disruption this morning. Snow is falling across wales, the midlands and southern england, with the met office urging people to brace themselves for transport problems. Wales has been particularly badly affected with over 20 centimetres of snow falling in parts of powys. Police are warning of treacherous driving conditions and several roads have been closed. Over 3000 homes in wales are without power. Simon clemison reports. It could be a scene from the snowman. White the new green, as you fly over parts of wales. Sledge down it, sculpt it, throw it. It might not look any different to the snow which has already fallen in shropshire, but it is coming from a different place, and that could mean it has a much bigger effect. A band of rain, this time persistent, is drifting in from the south west and is set to push against the cold air, potentially leading to heavy and continuous falls across wide areas of wa
In leicester well be live there after 7 00. Good morning from gateshead where they are launching an exhibition of they are launching an exhibition of the north. 80 days of events running throughout the region over the summer throughout the region over the summerandi throughout the region over the summer and i will be telling you more about it. In sport, britains winter 0lympians return from pyeonchang, with double skeleton champion, Lizzy Yarnold, undecided if shell go for a hat trick of golds at the next games. All of thats coming up later. Good morning. First, our main story. Snow and arctic temperatures are expected across the uk for the rest of the week. The met office has issued both yellow warnings and more serious amber warnings for large parts of Eastern England. Up to 10cm of snow is expected today and as much as 20cm is predicted in some parts of Eastern England, scotland and Northern Ireland by the end of wednesday. Drivers are being warned they could face major disruption.
Response from you to our Programme Live from a pupil referral unit yesterday, that today we want to hear from you, your experiences of prus, whether you were taught at one yourself or your child goes to one. Please do get in touch throughout the programme this morning and well speak to some of you on air after 10am. Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Throughout the morning well have the latest breaking news and developing stories. A little later in the programme, well be hearing how another 100 schoolgirls have been kidnapped by the Boko Haram Militant Group in nigeria and asking why it isnt leading to another massive outcry. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today snow is falling across parts of the uk as cold air begins to sweep in from russia. The met office has issued amber warnings for large parts of the south east and
Ben stokes is chosen for the winter ashes series. But what about that Police Investigation for causing actual bodily harm . Coming up in sportsday on bbc news. Can england chase down a massive 357 to take the 4th one Day International at the oval and, with it, the series . Good evening, and welcome to the bbc news at six. Jeremy corbyn was given numerous Standing Ovations today as he delivered his keynote conference speech. He said labour was on the threshold of power, mocked tory disunity and insisted labour policies were now mainstream. 0n brexit, he accused the tories of spending more time arguing with each other than negotiating with the eu. In a speech that promised a greater role for the state, mr corbyn said labour would reform the rental sector. Referring to the Grenfell Tower disaster, he said it was time to end a political system that had shown disdain for the powerless and the poor. 0ur Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg was in brighton. No need to hesitate any more. The lead
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