Children across Medway were waking up excitedly to a blanket of snow across the Towns this morning.

But police were warning motorists only to make 'essential journeys' after up to four inches fell overnight. Although no more is forecast today, temperatures will remain below freezing, causing hazardous conditions.

Medway Council have had gritters and snow ploughs out since dawn. Supermarkets experienced last-minute panic buying yesterday as people rushed to stock up before the snow arrived.

Sport was wiped out across the region, including Gillingham's match against Hereford at Priestfield.

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