UK weather: major road across Pennines shut as Arctic blast brings snow and ice

Section of A66 closed and warning of travel disruption amid freezing temperatures in Scotland and northern England

A major road across the Pennines has been closed as an Arctic blast brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to Scotland and northern England.

The Met Office said widespread travel disruption was likely on Friday as it issued two yellow warnings that will remain in place until noon. Freezing temperatures have led to a four-day health alert for cold weather.