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3 December 2010
Last updated at 03:40 ET
Snow showers across England have eased off but disruption for travellers continues as temperatures struggle to get above freezing.
Motorists in areas most affected by snow are being advised to only travel if necessary and there are delays on many train services.
Gatwick has reopened but flights are limited and other airports are experiencing delays and cancellations.
Temperatures dropped to as low as -10C in some areas of England overnight.
Train services have been cancelled by First TransPennine, First Capital, Cross Country, First Great Western and Northern Rail.
London Overground, East Coast, East Midlands, First Hull and South West trains have warned of severe disruption.
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced a review into this week's travel chaos.
The Met Office has issued a warning of icy roads in the South West but is no longer warning of heavy snow.
Met Office forecaster Gavin Robbins said the snow showers should ease off on Friday but temperatures would struggle to get above freezing.
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Robert Hall reports on how train companies are struggling to keep services running in Kent
Forecasters said about 15in (38cm) of snow had fallen overnight in Redesdale, Northumberland, while another 10in (25cm) fell in Charlwood, West Sussex.
At Brough in East Yorkshire, nine inches (23cm) of snow fell overnight.
Snow in Sheffield city centre was 38cm (15in) deep on Thursday - the most recorded in December since records began in 1882.
Flights have been suspended at Humberside Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport has also been closed.
Bournemouth Airport has been closed until 0800 GMT and there were delays and cancellations at London City Airport.
Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster will be closed until at least 1200 GMT.
Most flights were operating from Heathrow Airport.
In Nottinghamshire, the county's coroner urged carers and neighbours to check on elderly people after seven cold-related deaths in the past week.
In Northumberland, fire crews were called after a shed collapsed under the weight of snow on its roof in Newton-on-the-Moor, trapping more than 200 sheep and cattle.
Union leaders urged the government to suspend planned rail fare increases next month after accusing train companies of "failing" to deliver services because of the snow.
The Rail Maritime and Transport union said travellers in some of the most affected areas faced the biggest increases.
Industry watchdog Passenger Focus urged rail companies to investigate "what went wrong".
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Motorists in areas most affected by snow are being advised to only travel if necessary and there are delays on many train services.
Gatwick has reopened but flights are limited and other airports are experiencing delays and cancellations.
Temperatures dropped to as low as -10C in some areas of England overnight.
Train services have been cancelled by First TransPennine, First Capital, Cross Country, First Great Western and Northern Rail.
London Overground, East Coast, East Midlands, First Hull and South West trains have warned of severe disruption.
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced a review into this week's travel chaos.
The Met Office has issued a warning of icy roads in the South West but is no longer warning of heavy snow.
Met Office forecaster Gavin Robbins said the snow showers should ease off on Friday but temperatures would struggle to get above freezing.
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.Robert Hall reports on how train companies are struggling to keep services running in Kent
Forecasters said about 15in (38cm) of snow had fallen overnight in Redesdale, Northumberland, while another 10in (25cm) fell in Charlwood, West Sussex.
At Brough in East Yorkshire, nine inches (23cm) of snow fell overnight.
Snow in Sheffield city centre was 38cm (15in) deep on Thursday - the most recorded in December since records began in 1882.
Flights have been suspended at Humberside Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport has also been closed.
Bournemouth Airport has been closed until 0800 GMT and there were delays and cancellations at London City Airport.
Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster will be closed until at least 1200 GMT.
Most flights were operating from Heathrow Airport.
In Nottinghamshire, the county's coroner urged carers and neighbours to check on elderly people after seven cold-related deaths in the past week.
In Northumberland, fire crews were called after a shed collapsed under the weight of snow on its roof in Newton-on-the-Moor, trapping more than 200 sheep and cattle.
Union leaders urged the government to suspend planned rail fare increases next month after accusing train companies of "failing" to deliver services because of the snow.
The Rail Maritime and Transport union said travellers in some of the most affected areas faced the biggest increases.
Industry watchdog Passenger Focus urged rail companies to investigate "what went wrong".
Have you been stranded by the snow? Have your travel plans been disrupted by the weather? Send us your pictures and comments using the form below.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
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