At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 injured after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet’s mountainous region on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media.

Weather UK latest: Man’s body found near Yorkshire river as dozens rescued from flooded homes…

Full list of school closures across UK as snow and ice warnings issued The information…

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding Fresh snow…

Rain and snow clears eastwards, with brighter skies to follow. Staying cold in brisk northerly winds, with wintry showers bringing hail, sleet and snow showers expected throughout the day. Gales around some coasts. Some clear spells developing but further wintry showers expected across the north and west, with a few moving across central areas. Widespread frost expected with a rick of ice.

Manchester and Liverpool Airports have closed runways as workers try to clear heavy overnight snowfall.…