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A blast of arctic air caused a burst of late-season snow and resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights in London.

Drivers across the UK are being urged to defrost their vehicle's windscreen correctly, or face hefty repair bills due to damages done - as the Arctic blast bombards the country.

Tropical forests are often referred to as the “lungs of the world”, describing the way their trees exchange gases with the atmosphere. By “breathing in” carbon dioxide and “breathing out” oxygen during photosynthesis, tropical forests remove about 15% of man-made carbon emissions and help to slow climate change.

Up to three of the sites will be converted into Wagamama restaurants