Brums brace the brrr to build igloo masterpiece

If you have a few moments to spare in between searching for women's car insurance and making mugs of hot chocolate in this cold weather, perhaps you might like to try your hand at making an even bigger igloo than the makers of this one managed.

Built by two friends from Frankly Beeches in Birmingham, the 8ft high igloo took three days to build and comes complete with a living room and standing space as well.

The friends even braved the cold to spend a night in their icy creation which helped them hit the spotlight in local and national news.

With the snow in most places now beginning to melt, wannabe igloo builders may have to wait another 30 years for the next big freeze before they can try to build rival versions.