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In pictures: Snow blankets northern England amid ice warnings

8 January 2021

Sledge enthusiasts have been making the most of the snow-covered slopes around the Angel of the North in Gateshead

PA Media Boy sledging next to Angel of the North — Sledge enthusiasts have been making the most of the snow-covered slopes around the Angel of the North in Gateshead

Large swathes of the North East and Cumbria have been blanketed with more snow overnight.

A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across the region until midnight on Friday.

There were delays of up to an hour on the A1 at Durham caused by vehicles breaking down in the snow and drivers are being warned to take care in the wintery conditions.

But for others, the snow provided an opportunity to get the camera out.

The snow has not deterred Pudd, a Hungarian rescue dog, from taking his exercise in Skelton, near Penrith

Keswick Boot Company A dog in the snow — The snow has not deterred Pudd, a Hungarian rescue dog, from taking his exercise in Skelton, near Penrith

The village of Skelton has been blanketed by snow

Keswick Boot Co A bench in the snow — The village of Skelton has been blanketed by snow

BBC Weather Watcher Vanguard63 said they were greeted with up to 4in (10cm) of heavy snow in West Cornforth, County Durham

Vanguard63 Snow on houses and streets in West Cornforth — BBC Weather Watcher Vanguard63 said they were greeted with up to 4in (10cm) of heavy snow in West Cornforth, County Durham

Newcastle Falcons coaches and playing staff have joined in snow clearing efforts ahead of their match against Gloucester on Saturday

Newcastle Falcons Staff clear pitch in snow — Newcastle Falcons coaches and playing staff have joined in snow clearing efforts ahead of their match against Gloucester on Saturday

BBC Weather Watcher SnapDragon said today is "definitely a snow day" in Mainsforth near Ferryhill

SnapDragon Heavy snow — BBC Weather Watcher SnapDragon said today is "definitely a snow day" in Mainsforth near Ferryhill

Snow had reached up to 7in (18cm) in Ferryhill according to BBC Weather Watcher Mardling Madam

Mardling Madam Thick snow on garden wall — Snow had reached up to 7in (18cm) in Ferryhill according to BBC Weather Watcher Mardling Madam

Many rural roads, such as this one near Penrith, have been covered with drivers urged to take care

Keswick Boot Co Snow and hedges covered in snow — Many rural roads, such as this one near Penrith, have been covered with drivers urged to take care

The snow has provided a great new playground for many, including this dog in Gateshead

PA Media Small dog with big ball in snow — The snow has provided a great new playground for many, including this dog in Gateshead

Kirk Merrington near Spennymoor has also been hit hard, according to BBC Weather Watcher SoySauceSan

SoySauceSan Snow on washing line — Kirk Merrington near Spennymoor has also been hit hard, according to BBC Weather Watcher SoySauceSan

This was the view at Hury Reservoir in Baldersdale, County Durham, as captured by BBC Weather Watcher Baldersdale Browser

Baldersdale Browser Snow covered wall — This was the view at Hury Reservoir in Baldersdale, County Durham, as captured by BBC Weather Watcher Baldersdale Browser

Seatoller in Borrowdale has also turned into something of a winter wonderland

Nigel Dixon Phone box in snow in village — Seatoller in Borrowdale has also turned into something of a winter wonderland

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Snowy scenes from across the north

Snow and freezing fog sweep across Scotland

Snow and ice hit Northern Ireland

Kirk Merrington

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