Two schools in Leicestershire closed due to the snow and freezing weather
Two schools in Leicestershire have been forced to close due to the snow and freezing weather conditions today.
John Ferneley College, in Melton Mowbray, is closed (Monday, January 14) due the weather conditions. However, it is still open for pupils taking GCSE exams this morning.
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Snow settles in Leicestershire. Picture: Charlie Bowyer @charlie_kmb on Twitter
Sherrier Church of England Primary School, in Lutterworth, is also closed after its heating system failed. The school hopes to reopen tomorrow.
Leicestershire is being warned to expect more snow later today after last night's light snowfall settled in most parts of the county.
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The Highways Agency is advising drivers to be aware of disruption to travel due to the icy conditions and to plan for their journey before they set out.
See the Highways Agency website for more traffic and travel updates: www.highways.gov.uk/traffic-information
See Leicestershire County Council's advice on winter weather: www.leics.gov.uk/winterweather
See the five-day forecast for Leicester and Leicestershire at: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/weather
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Comments
by georgeisafish
Monday, January 14 2013, 9:29PM
“"today boys and girls, you can keep your coats on. or ring mummy to collect you in the 4x4"”
by Giggs84
Monday, January 14 2013, 3:28PM
“apparently a burst pipe”
by C_G_Lee
Monday, January 14 2013, 1:18PM
“Funny how John fernley school is closed and all other schools in Melton are open. Seems pretty arbitrary to me.”
by Kohelet
Monday, January 14 2013, 11:40AM
“Especially if still open for exams, so the presumption is if you've a test you can get there”
by colarrey
Monday, January 14 2013, 10:02AM
“I can understand Lutterworth with no heating, but Melton?”