Two amber warnings were issued as a "multiple-hazard event" hit the UK. Red alerts were issued for parts of Ireland.

Storm Bert is battering the country with strong winds, heavy rain and snow and ice with amber warnings coming into force bringing a "potential risk to life and property".

The Met Office has issued a yellow level warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland. The warning came into effect at 15:00 GMT on Thursday and will run until 10:00 on Saturday. A mix of wintry showers will continue to fall particularly across northern counties throughout Thursday.

Schools across the UK have been forced to close for a fourth day after freezing weather conditions cause snow and ice. The Met Office has put yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and rain in place across all of Scotland and Northern Ireland,

The Met Office has issued a fresh snow and ice warning for the West Midlands with more snow and ice predicted over next 24 hours