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Jane Corscadden

Flights to and from Belfast airports cancelled or delayed as cold weather impacts travellers

A number of flights to and from Belfast City Airport have been cancelled or delayed on Monday morning as freezing temperatures impact travellers.

It comes as Katesbridge in Co Down recorded the coldest night in Northern Ireland for almost two years with a temperature of -9C.

Flights due arrive at the city airport throughout the day, including planes from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, London City and Birmingham have been cancelled.

Read more: Yellow weather warning for freezing fog and ice across NI

Departing flights cancelled at Belfast City Airport so far on Monday include those to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City and Birmingham.

According to the Belfast International Airport website no flights have yet been cancelled, however, a number of flights have been delayed.

Police have advised motorists to take extra caution when driving on Monday due to icy conditions in some areas.

“Please reduce your speed and drive to suit the conditions,” the PSNI said.

A yellow warning for ice and fog will continue until 11am on Monday morning as the freezing weather shows no sign of lifting.

The continued adverse conditions are expected to significantly impact travel, leading to “slow and difficult journeys”, according to the Met Office.

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