Blyth beach covered in snow as temperatures plunge across the UK

Drone footage shows Blyth beach in Northumberland blanketed with snow, amid weather warnings across the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the north of England, and much of north and central Wales. One group of people could even be seen where the sand usually is, sledging next to the water. People appeared to have put travel on hold, with the roads completely silent, and the town barely visible between the fog. East Midlands Airport closed its runway this morning after heavy snowfall blanketed the ground, halting flights. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/blyth-beach-snow-uk-winter-b2457701.html Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB