Schools shut as freeze continues

Police are advising drivers to take extra care

More freezing conditions in north Wales has led to dangerous driving conditions and a handful school closures in the region.

North Wales Police reported icy roads in south Gwynedd, Colwyn Bay, Wrexham and Flintshire and warned drivers to take care.

Five school closures have been reported in Flintshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire and Torfaen.

The cold weather on Monday follows heavy snow in Wales at the weekend.

In Flintshire, Castell Alun High School, Hope, in Flintshire is closed because of icy conditions. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School is closed because of burst water pipes.

In Wrexham, Rhosddu Primary will be shut on Monday because of heating problems. St Mary's Primary School, Brymbo, is also closed.

Other schools reported to be closed include Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen, Denbighshire, and Abersychan Comprehensive School in Torfaen, but staff are expected to go in.