Leicestershire and Lincolnshire have both declared major incidents following the extreme weather which has triggered dozens of flood warnings, including one ranked as a danger to life.

Severe flooding and snow disrupt travel as weather warnings remain - Road and rail links have been closed by the wintry weather while Manchester and Bristol airports were forced to suspend flights.

Dozens of people have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K.