SECONDARY school pupils will be enjoying an unexpected extension to their Christmas holidays after their school closed due to a lack of heating.

Redbridge Council confirmed that Woodford County High School for Girls, in High Road, Woodford Green, is closed today (January 5) because of problems with its boiler.

Spring term began yesterday as scheduled following the Christmas break, and the school is expected to re-open tomorrow (Wednesday 6).

For more information visit www.redbridge.gov.uk.