Storm Arwen: Revellers snowed in at Britain's highest pub

A number of people had to sleep on the floor of Britain's highest pub after Storm Arwen battered Yorkshire.

Twenty people, including an Oasis tribute band, were unable to leave the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales after being snowed in on Friday.

Elsewhere in the region, strong winds and snow have caused power cuts, fallen tress and travel disruption.

Stranded lorries led to the complete closure of the M1 northbound at Barnsley with severe traffic delays.

Staff at the Tan Hill Inn, which is 1,732ft (528m) above sea level, said they woke up to some 3ft (0.9m) of snow.

Anya Harnett, who works there, said about 60 people, including 40 pre-booked guests, are currently unable to leave due to the weather conditions.

The 19-year-old said: "We're all making the best of the situation. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as needed, we've got enough supplies to keep people warm and fed."

The bar worker said people had been trying to leave earlier in the morning but "there was no way of getting out".

"We'll just have to wait for the weather to ease and the snow to go, but we're used to this up here."

Elsewhere, thousands of homes were without power in parts of Leeds, the Calder Valley and Halifax, as well as in North Yorkshire.

In Scarborough, people in Sandringham Street were asked to stay inside because of falling debris after tiles have been blown off roofs.

The fire service said it had attended multiple incidents and said the area was "very dangerous".

North Yorkshire County Council said highways teams and farmer contractors had been busy opening roads blocked due to snow and had responded to almost 200 reports of fallen trees.

The authority also warned people to stay away from seafronts, saying "at least" one person had needed to be rescued after being swept away by the waves.

A spokesperson said sea foam whipped up by the storm had led to the closure of the carriageway at Sandsend as well as Pier Road in Whitby and North Bay in Scarborough.

The council said many residents remained without power and encouraged people to look out for neighbours and elderly residents who may be without power for a prolonged period.

Insp Amy Hunter, from North Yorkshire Police, said there was a high level demand for calls and urged people to only travel if necessary.

Disruption has also hit many rail services, with Northern train services suspended between Scarborough and Bridlington.

A number of Northern and LNER services have also been affected.

Meanwhile, Christmas festivities and other events have been cancelled including performances of Cinderella at Harrogate Theatre because of a leak.

A number of attractions were closed including Stockeld Park, Dalby Forest and Castle Howard.

In East Yorkshire, Hornsea Leisure Centre has been closed because of damage to the roof and, in northern Lincolnshire, Grimsby Town's home match against Boreham Wood was called off because of structural damage to the roof of one of the stands.

A Met Office yellow weather warning for wind and ice remains in places across most of England.

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