Latest: Coldest February in 5 years as 'Beast from the East' looms

Latest: Forecasters say the coldest February in five years could cause travel disruption and problems with frozen pipes next week.

Update 7pm: Forecasters say the coldest February in five years could cause travel disruption and problems with frozen pipes next week.

'The Beast from the East' - a cold blast of air driven from Russia - will bring plummeting temperatures and the possibility of heavy snow from Tuesday.