The UK's Christmas travel nightmare was grinding on today with more snow and ice causing havoc on the roads and further disruption for rail and air services.

The UK was today plunged into a freezing snap as an Arctic weather front swept in, blanketing parts of Scotland and northern England in snow.

BRITAIN’S west midlands were hit by flash floods yesterday as the heatwave which has engulfed the country once again turned to torrential downpours.

Drivers in parts of Britain hit by snow and ice were warned to only drive today if absolutely necessary after the big freeze wreaked havoc on the roads.