Snow is falling across the county and the freezing temperatures are expected to last into the evening.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice for many parts of Essex and has warned residents to expect delays on the roads and rail networks.

The warning states: "An area of snow is likely to move eastwards across many central and northern parts of the UK on Sunday.

"The snow is more likely to affect higher routes with lower levels only affected more locally.

"Some roads and railways likely to be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.

"Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces. Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

"This warning area has been extended northwards to cover the northwest Highlands, parts of the Western Isles and southwards to cover more of Hertfordshire, Essex and Suffolk."