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Icy roads warning as Britain prepares for more disruption

Britons are preparing for fresh disruption today as more snow and ice hits the country.

Forecasters have warned that ice poses a major hazard today, with the threat of more snow storms also still looming.

It comes after "thundersnow" storms hit Britain yesterday, forcing schools to close and suspending flights at Manchester and East Midlands Airports.

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Manchester Airport cancels 40 flights as disruption continues

Up to 40 flights have been cancelled at Manchester Airport today, with passengers advised to check with airlines for delays.

It comes after the airport attempts to return to normal service after heavy snow led it to temporary suspend flights on Thursday.

Manchester Airport said the majority of cancelled flights today were on domestic routes such as London Heathrow and Aberdeen.

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