Hail falls in parts of London as Arctic blast continues

Snow dusted Scottish peaks on Thursday as an Arctic blast swept across Britain, sending temperatures plunging below zero. The first taste of winter arrived as parts of the UK were hit by widespread frost and icy conditions.The mercury tumbled to a bone-chilling -2C in the Highlands, while Yorkshire woke to a frosty 1C. Cumbria shivered at 2C, Worcestershire at 3C and even typically mild Devon saw just 4C.Daytime highs struggled to reach normal levels for the time of year. Glasgow barely touched 12C, Manchester lingered at 13C and London topped out at a mere 16C - all 4C to 7C below average.