HEAVY snow has meant a number of schools are closed or facing serious difficulties across the borough.

Redbridge Council confirmed that King Solomon High School in Barkingside is closed, along with St Bede's Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Chadwell Heath, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in Wanstead, Redbridge Primary School, and Coppice Primary School in Chigwell.

Wanstead High School is open but is experiencing serious technical problems. Parents and students are advised to keep checking the council website for updates.

Woodford County High School for Girls has re-opened, following yesterday's forced closure due to boiler problems.

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