The Environment Agency has issued a critical flood warning – indicating a “danger to life” as a mass evacuation is ordered.The warning covers the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire as levels start to rise after heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt.

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Snow and ice warnings are in place in several locations around the UK, with England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are all set to be affected in the coming hours