Snow and freezing temperatures have prompted school closures in the East of England.

More than 30 schools in Norfolk and five in Suffolk were affected on Tuesday, with reasons cited including dangerous road conditions, frozen pipes and broken heating.

The disruption came as temperatures plummeted overnight, with -12C (9.5F) recorded in Marham, Norfolk, according to the Met Office.

John Neenan, headteacher of Drayton C of E Primary School near Norwich, said it was “absolutely not a decision” he wanted to make to close, but he was concerned about the health and safety of pupils and staff.