Snow and ice take hold as temperatures plunge across Britain

Third day of travel disruption expected as Somerset postman becomes seventh to die as result of cold weather Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing in many parts of the UK as icy conditions affect most areas and fresh snow showers move in from the south-west. A third day of serious disruption to road, rail and air travel is expected with difficulties concentrated in Scotland and the south and east of England, and many of the 5,000 schools that closed on Monday will stay shut, mostly i...