Snow and ice are causing travel disruption in the region in what the Met Office described as the country’s “first taste of winter”. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning from 19:00 GMT on Monday until 10:00.

A Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for snow and ice has been issued for the north today. The weather in Doncaster is expected to take a take this evening and overnight into Tuesday. Although most snow is still likely to accumulate on higher ground,

Travel warnings have been issued as the UK prepares for snow, ice and plunging temperatures. National Rail said cold weather over the next few days could affect trains across the country and urged anyone planning to travel to check their journey before heading off.

Weather warnings for snow, ice and sleet have been issued for most of the north-west of England. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, external for snow and ice, which is in place from 19:00 GMT to 10:00 GMT Tuesday.