Snow-covered hilly landscape
The Cairngorms in April. Snow is predicted in Scotland and northern England in the next few days. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian
The Cairngorms in April. Snow is predicted in Scotland and northern England in the next few days. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian
Cold and health alerts issued for Scotland and northern England as snow and ice expected

UKHSA warns of health impact on those vulnerable to cold and urges people to check in with neighbours

Cold weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK, as alerts for the risk to health services are due to begin on Sunday evening.