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Almost a white Christmas for the Midlands

It came a day late, but Boxing Day turned white across parts of the Midlands.

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East Midlands Airport "back to normal" after snow

Workers at East Midlands Airport were clearing snow from the runway for most of the night to make sure that flights were able to operate as normal from the Castle Donington site today.

East Midlands Airport is open and flights are only subject to minor delays because of snow. Credit: PA

It comes after parts of the East Midlands were covered in a blanket of heavy snow on Boxing Day evening.

An airport spokesperson said: "A small number of flights may be subject to minor delays as a result of the snow and weather conditions which occurred yesterday...Some ground transport does however remain effected by the weather and all those travelling to the airport are advised to allow extra time to make their journey."

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