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The other 46 were rescued in an operation that lasted almost 60 hours in sub-zero temperatures and concluded on Sunday.

Thousands of people braved sub-zero temperatures to watch an open-air spectacle starring magician Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, a 10-year-old rapper and a dozen aerial dancers to launch Bradford's year as UK City of Culture.

Wintry weather is forecast to tighten its grip in many parts of the UK this week with sub-zero temperatures plunging even lower than during the heavy snowfall of the past weekend.

During an extended period of sub-zero temperatures, Cold Weather Payments will be made.

Sub-zero temperatures are hitting the UK just as gas and electricity prices have risen for millions of households.