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Snow causes more travel and school disruption

Heavy snow is causing travel problems for a second day, with schools shut, roads closed, and trains – including Eurostar services – cancelled. The cross-Channel train operator said it had cancelled all services due to bad weather in France and … Continue reading

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Snow causes travel and power disruption

A man has died as severe wintry weather disrupted transport and power supplies across much of the UK. The body of the 27-year-old man was found in deep snow in farmland near Burnley in Lancashire, police said. A number of … Continue reading

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Snow Report: Look north for next season’s top ski destinations

The current ski season is in full swing, and still looking good for snow cover almost everywhere, but already news for 2013-14 is starting to appear. The big announcement, so far, is that a new gondola link from the Arlberg … Continue reading

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Heavy snow and flooding bring travel disruption to UK

Britain faces a day of severe disruption as heavy snow, flooding and blizzard conditions blight the country. Emergency services are already responding to a surge in weather-related call-outs, with government agencies issuing a string of warnings urging the public to … Continue reading

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Snowboarders have always copped a raw deal

I must disclaim I am a skier but that doesn’t mean I have any more “right” to be on the mountain than a snowboarder. Snowboarders started life as chairlift crashers sneaking into ski resorts after last lifts to try their … Continue reading

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