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Summary

  • Latest updates as snow falls across Nottinghamshire

  • Dozens of schools in the county are shut

  • A number of bus routes in the city of Nottingham have been diverted

  • Trains have been cancelled between Nottingham and Worksop

  1. Winter Wonderland market caught cold by weatherpublished at 11:35 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    The snowy conditions have proved to be a little too wintery for Nottingham's Winter Wonderland.

    In an update to visitors on its Facebook page, it said the market stalls would be opening "slightly later than usual" on Tuesday.

    The ice rink and other attractions are open as normal, the post added.

    Nottingham winter wonderlandImage source, Nottingham City Council
  2. Staying safe when driving through the snowpublished at 11:26 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    Driving in icy and snowy conditions can be very dangerous, but there are a number of things drivers can do to prepare before travelling, according to National Highways.

    The highways authority said it is worth carrying essential winter supplies. Your kit should include:

    • Water
    • De-icer
    • Ice scraper
    • Food
    • Warm clothes
    • Charged phone and car charger
    • Torch
    • Blankets
    • Boots
    • Snow shovel
    • Sunglasses - to help cope with low winter sun
    A small truck on a snowy road in NottinghamImage source, Nottingham City Council

    National Highways also urged drivers to follow this advice during winter weather:

    • Stick to main roads when possible
    • Slow down
    • Use a higher gear to avoid wheel spin
    • Accelerate gently
    • Try not to break suddenly
    • Be extra cautious at road junctions
    • Consider that you might need up to 10 times the normal stop gap time
  3. Some waste collections affected by poor road conditionspublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    Some parts of the county might see their bin collections cancelled today.

    Most local councils have told residents to keep their bins out as normal, saying they will be collected when it is possible.

    Nottingham City Council said all bulky waste, bin deliveries, and white goods collections were cancelled on Tuesday.

    Gedling Borough Council warned crews would not be able to collect garden waste or glass boxes today. The authority added that normal waste collections were "severely disrupted".

    Newark and Sherwood District Council said bin collection crews were out but that they were reporting issues accessing some areas of Rainworth, Blidworth, Thurgaton, Lowdham and Gunthorpe.

  4. Why do schools close in the snow?published at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time

    Alex Smith
    大象传媒 News Online

    Schools are only allowed to close in "exceptional circumstances", says the Department for Education - but it's the head teacher who ultimately makes the decision.

    The head considers how safe the journey to school is, as well as the safety of the site itself. Staff often travel much further than pupils, and in all directions, so the area considered is larger than some parents might think.

    Even if the snow seems safe in the morning, schools can close if conditions are forecast to get much worse.

  5. Brian, the cocker spaniel, plays in the snowpublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time

    Alex Thorp
    大象传媒 News

    Great catch!

    Here's Brian, the cocker spaniel, enjoying playing in the snow in his garden in Beeston.

  6. Country parks shut due to impact of weatherpublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    Wollaton Hall and Deer Park and Newstead Abbey and gardens are currently closed to visitors.

    In updates on social media, both attractions suggested they might not be closed all day.

    They said: "We are assessing the park area before we open to the public and will update you [on Facebook] as soon as the site is open for visitors."

    Wollaton Hall
  7. More snowy scenes from across the countypublished at 09:59 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    It looks as though some have been enjoying the snow today, despite the inconvenience of travel disruption.

    The snow is expected to clear into the afternoon but this morning's showers have left much of the county in a thick blanket.

    Snow in BlidworthImage source, Laura Hammond/大象传媒
    A snow covered garden through a round windowImage source, Jane Bryson
    A dog running through snow in NottinghamshireImage source, Sarah Hawley/大象传媒
    A ruler, with Disney's Frozen branding, showing the depth of snow in OllertonImage source, Rob Rose/大象传媒
  8. Snow depths could reach 20cm in parts of UKpublished at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    The snow is expected to clear up into the afternoon, but some areas have seen more than others.

    According to 大象传媒 Weather, the village of Watnall in Nottinghamshire will see as much as 12cm depths of snow - among the highest in the country.

    The Met Office says the snow is more likely to build up on hills.

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  9. Almost 30 schools shut in Nottinghamshirepublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    There are now almost 30 school closures across Nottinghamshire, according to 大象传媒 Radio Nottingham.

    The Creative Education Trust said the Bulwell Academy and Ellis Guilford School in Basford were both closed.

    Greenwood Primary and Nursery School in Kirkby-in-Ashfield are also among the primary schools closed.

    Portland College said it had closed its campuses in Mansfield and Nottingham to learners. It is expected to be open as normal from tomorrow.

    An image of snow taken through a tree branch in Stanton HillImage source, Josh Seymour
  10. East Midlands flights could be delayedpublished at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    East Midlands Airport has said its runway is clear of snow but warned some passengers might still experience delays.

    In its latest update, the airport said: "We're happy to report that our runway is clear of snow, although some departures may still experience delays as our teams de-ice planes and clear the walkways.

    "Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today."

    East Midlands Airport
  11. Trains cancelled between Nottingham and Worksoppublished at 08:32 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    East Midlands Railway (EMR) says it is unable to run trains between Nottingham and Worksop, through Mansfield Woodhouse, due to "severe weather".

    Services along this route this morning have been cancelled.

    EMR is updating its website with the latest information.

  12. Snowy Nottinghamshirepublished at 08:16 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    These are some of the images of the county blanketed in snow, taken this morning.

    A cow in a snowy fieldImage source, curly claire
    A driveway with two small evergreen trees covered in snowImage source, teenasparkle
    An image of a back garden showing garden furniture, a shed and trees covered in snowImage source, stax
  13. Buses divertedpublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    Nottingham City Transport (NCT) is diverting a number of bus services due to the poor weather conditions.

    Services on the Brown, Lilac, Pink, Blue, Red, Lime and Sky Blue are all affected. It means some bus stops won't be served.

    The Blue 42 is not operating, according to NCT.

    The bus firm has been updating its website throughout the morning with the .

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  14. School's out for a snow daypublished at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    About 20 schools across Nottinghamshire have reported closures so far this morning, and there could be more to follow.

    Among them are: Ambleside Academy in Aspley, Arnold View Primary School in Arnold, Newark Orchard School in Newark, and The Garibaldi School in Mansfield.

  15. Today's forecastpublished at 07:38 Greenwich Mean Time

    Asha Patel
    大象传媒 News

    In Nottinghamshire, the snow is expected to continue through the morning and clear in the afternoon.

    It's feeling very cold, and temperatures are going to stay low with a maximum of 3C (37F).

    It will be a cold evening and night too, dropping to below freezing temperatures and possibly colder where the snow remains on the ground.

    SnowImage source, Polly
  16. Welcome to our live coveragepublished at 07:31 Greenwich Mean Time

    Good morning and welcome to our live coverage as snow falls across Nottinghamshire.