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A ski club in Devon has been forced to close because there is too much snow.

Torquay Alpine Ski Club - Britain's oldest dry ski slope - said it took the decision for health and safety reasons after an unprecedented amount of snow hit the county on Thursday.

It is forecast that there will be over 30cm of snow in Torquay with the Met Office issuing a red alert - the first time this has been done for snow in England.

A spokesman for the club said: "Due to the current travelling conditions we have decided to close.

"This is something we didn't want to do, but in the interest to public and staff safety it's a must.

"Snowsports will resume Saturday, March 3 at 12pm.

"Thank you for your cooperation.

"Stay safe and enjoy the snow."