Snow has forced the closure of about 200 schools across north-west England.

Many in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cumbria have been shut due to the heavy falls. Rossendale, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton and Oldham were affected.

Up to 4in (10cm) of snow has fallen in some areas, which has led to hazardous driving conditions on roads.

Drivers on the M6, M60, M61 and M62 suffered lengthy delays. Cars were abandoned in north Bury and East Lancashire as roads became gridlocked.