The South's snow gallery

Staff and children at Salmestone Primary School braved the cold weather and snow to get to school today. The infants had lots of fun building snow mean and even pulling their head teacher Mrs Wells-Gamble around on a sledge.

Animals at the Cotswold Wildlife park at Burford Park in Oxfordshire have been venturing out - despite the chilly weather! Primate Keeper Hayley Rothwell said "All the keepers are working hard to keep all of our animals safe and warm.

It's tough going in the snow but it has to be done and as long as our animals are ok, we are happy. Most species stay inside where it is warm and dry, especially our Primates and Meerkats. Other species, like our Wolverines and Snowy Owls love the snow."

This Igloo was built yesterday in Peacehaven by Adam, Matt and Scott - and it's been attracting a lot of attention!

Parents in Kent can find out about school closures on the Kent County Council website.

Ronja the Amur Tiger and her cubs have been playing in the snow today at the Wildlife Heritage Foundation Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, near Headcorn in Kent.