Snow causes chaos and fun across UK

The A1 in Newcastle, which was closed between Berwick and Edinburgh as heavy snowfall continues to cause travel chaos Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

A passenger train makes its way past Greenloaning. Much of Scotland experienced freezing temperatures and heavy snow overnight causing major problems to transport links across the country Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Stablehand Chrissie Busby moves horses at Riverside Liveries near Denny, central Scotland after a night of heavy snowfall Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

Birds stand on the frozen surface of the lake in Green Park, London Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Children playing in the heavy snowfall, in Gateshead. Britain has shivered in sub-zero temperatures as snow fell unseasonably early, with more wintry weather on the way Photograph: Scott Heppell/AP

The Christmas Tree donated by Norway is seen in Trafalgar Square, as the fountains in the Square are frozen Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Birds stand on the Grand Canal in Dublin today after temperatures fell to as low as -9C overnight Photograph: Niall Carson/PA

A man clears snow from his garden in Greenloaning, Scotland Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

A swan makes its way across the frozen water at Castle Marina, Nottingham as canal boats lie frozen in their moorings Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

A man digs his car out in Monkseaton, Newcastle, as heavy snowfall continues to cause travel chaos Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Rachel Douglass and Sophie Coatsworth sledge downhill at the Town Moor in Newcastle Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters

The war memorial in Newcastle city centre resembles a snow sculpture following another night of heavy snowfall Photograph: John Giles/PA