Drivers warned 'stay off roads' as heavy snow forecast

Motorists are being warned to stay off the roads for risk of becoming stranded as southern Scotland and Northern Ireland prepare for yet more heavy snow.The Met Office is forecasting "persistent and heavy snow" in the regions between 9pm and 5am, with likely delays on the roads and "a risk that some vehicles and passengers could become stranded".The amber warning includes advice that mobile phone services may be affected, and all schools in the Scottish Borders are to remain closed on Thursday "