Severe cold weather is set to hit the UK this week, with overnight temperatures predicted to plunge to as low as -10C in some areas.
The Met Office has issued a severe cold weather alert for England, as it warned the plummeting temperatures could increase health risks to vulnerable people and disrupt deliveries.
The level three, or amber, cold weather alert was issued on Monday morning and warns of severe conditions in England between 6pm on Wednesday and 9am on Monday, December 12.
