Call to check on elderly people as heavy snow and ice forecast in UK

Public Health England says vulnerable at risk from hazardous conditions expected over weekend

Public Health England has urged people to check on elderly and vulnerable people as heavy snow and icy conditions are predicted across the UK over the first February weekend.

The Met Office issued amber weather warnings in the east of England for Sunday - stretching from Norwich down to Canterbury - and warned hazardous conditions could last well into next week.