SCHOOLS are closed and roads badly affected by heavy overnight snow on the North York Moors.

Six schools in the area are closed: 

  • Lealholm CP School
  • Egton Bridge, St Hedda's RC Primary School
  • Egton CE Primary School
  • Hinderwell, Oakridge CP School
  • Gillamoor CP School
  • Danby CE Primary School

Police are urging drivers to take extra care and drive to the conditions. North Yorkshire Police said: "The roads around Whitby are extremely treacherous - even our 4x4s are having difficulty. Avoid the roads if at all possible."

Elsewhere, an overturned car caused delays on Guisborough bypass this morning.