The snow fell hard across Leeds on December 1, and further snowfalls happened from there, causing traffic problems and snow days for school kids. Remember this?
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Sadly by 4 December seven people had died due to the severe weather. Accident and Emergency admissions always rise during this type of weather with increased admissions due to accidents and falls. The number of people suffering broken bones, fractures and sprains always rises markedly during cold spells.
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The cold spell was estimated to cost the UK economy £1.6 billion (Office for National Statistics). The cold wintry spell took place in the run up to Christmas when the shops are usually busiest. Retailers were hit by lost sales. Fewer people ventured out to the shops in such extreme weather.