Corby to Rutland bus service suspended due to snowy weather

The service from George Street has been suspended for the rest of today

By Kate Cronin

Published 4th Dec 2020, 13:34 BST

Updated 4th Dec 2020, 13:40 BST

Leicester Road in Uppingham, where snow has been falling since this morning. Picture: Gina Fernandes Photography.

A bus service from Corby to Rutland has been halted for the rest of today over weather concerns.

The Rutland Flyer 1 service runs hourly from George Street in Corby along Cottingham Road, and Beanfield on to Cottingham, Great Easton through Lyddington, Uppingham and on to Oakham before ending its journey in Melton Mowbray.

Operator Centrebus has suspended its rural service this afternoon after a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office. Snow began falling in Rutland this morning and at lunchtime 4x4 rescue services were sent to villages near Melton Mowbray to help stranded cars.

A Centrebus statement on social media said: "Unfortunately the worsening conditions have meant that these services are now suspended. Sorry for any inconvenience caused."

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