UK's coldest night hits -12.5C, schools close amid snow
The UK shivers through its coldest night this winter with temperatures plunging to -12.5C. Hundreds of schools are closed and travel is disrupted. Get the latest forecasts and weather warnings.
The UK shivers through its coldest night this winter with temperatures plunging to -12.5C. Hundreds of schools are closed and travel is disrupted. Get the latest forecasts and weather warnings.
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