MOTORISTS are being warned of icy roads and freezing temperatures as many Enfield resident s look to get away for Christmas.

The Met Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures throughout the festive period, and warns of widespread icy roads and potentially treachurous driving conditions.

Gritters in Enfield and across the UK were out last night to try to limit the disruption caused by another night of adverse weather.

First Capital Connect and National Express East Anglia Services are running reduced timetables throughout today, as the weather takes its toll on their train fleets.

Kevin Clinton, head of road safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said motorists should consider postponing a Christmas trip if the weather takes a turn for the worse this afternoon, and urged those planning to drive to plan ahead and make sure their car is in good condition for the journey.

The BMI Cavell Hospital, in Enfield, has a special winter injuries clinic, and has braced itself for an influx of people admitted due to falling on icy pavements and roads.

It has issued a list of tips for residents to avoid injuring themselves during Christmas this year.