Snow Storms Hit UK

Severe weather and heavy storms have been battering much of the UK, causing disruption and delay for travellers.

Durham police have launched a rescue operation after at least 150 motorists became stuck in snow on the A66.

A rescue operation has been launched after the captain of a cargo ship was seriously injured off the Scilly Isles during a force 10 gale.

Earlier crew and passengers had to be rescued from two ships off the coast of Blackpool and on St Kilda.

Blizzards have affected much of Scotland and northern England, with snow recorded as deep as 15cm (5.9ins).