Initial figures show pothole related breakdowns have already doubled following last week's widespread snow and ice, according to the RAC.

Freezing weather will lead to spike in UK potholes

Douglas Promenade on the Isle of Man has suffered huge damage after Storm Emma.

Storm Emma leaves IoM capital big clean-up

The A379 in Devon is closed from Strete to Torcross, waves battered the road over the last few days of bad weather. 


Temperatures are rising and snow is melting across Wales. Some roads are still closed and there are flood alerts in place in some areas.

Drivers and passengers faced more disruption this weekend as pile ups of snow and icy conditions saw train lines blocked and roads closed.

The man escaped with what he described as "a tingle" on Saturday afternoon before the power was cut from the 11,000-volt line in Mottram.

Snow is continuing to cause disruption across Wales but this weekend should see conditions ease as temperatures start to rise.

Volunteers at the Red Cross have been helping health staff to work and communities like homeless shelters during the snow and bad weather.

Electricity has been restored to 16,000 properties across the region.

Scientists believe there is a direct link between rising temperatures in the Arctic Circle and the extreme weather gripping the UK.

Bristol Airport say they are working to reopen the runway in a bid to allow flights that have not already been cancelled to go ahead today.

Avon and Somerset Police says it is currently dealing with 20 'significant incidents' with people stranded in snow drifts.

Storm Emma has arrived from mainland Europe, leading to a red weather warning from the Met Office for parts of the South West.