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In Pictures: Snow scenes from around the north of England

News imageLuke O'Brien Snowy fence on SkiddawLuke O'Brien
The photographer of this snowy fence on Skiddaw described it as "strangely calming"

Snow has been falling across northern England creating picturesque scenes.

It was particularly heavy around Allenheads in Northumberland, with flurries also reported in Teesdale, County Durham and Cumbria.

Forecasters predict even colder air will move down from Greenland bringing biting temperatures to much of the UK.

Temperatures could fall as low as minus 15C (5F) in parts of Scotland overnight before slightly warmer weather brings a respite at the weekend.

News imagePA Media Bus stopped by a tree near AllenheadsPA Media
A bus had to stop near Allenheads after a tree was brought down under the weight of the snow on its branches
News imageAndy Beck Images Snow at Bowes CastleAndy Beck Images
Snow, sunshine and sheep created a great photo opportunity near Bowes Castle
News imageNick Coggins Snow and frost in TeesdaleNick Coggins
There was a cold and frosty start to the day in Teesdale
News imagePA Media Man walking into Cumbria from NorthumberlandPA Media
A walker crossing between Northumberland and Cumbria was not deterred by the freezing conditions
News imageSnowman in Consett
A snowman in Consett was topically decorated
News imagePA Media Langley Castle HotelPA Media
Langley Castle Hotel and its grounds looked picturesque from above
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