The Met Office has issued a fresh warning for snow and ice as wintry weather continued to disrupt the first week back to school in parts of Scotland. More than 50 schools in the Highlands have been affected on Wednesday, with most closed for the day due to snow and ice on roads.

Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. The Met Office said wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays to much of west England,

A fresh weather warning is in place as snow is set to hit the southern counties of England on Wednesday and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow across England