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| Winter weather: Thousands without power after gales hit UK | Winter weather: Thousands without power after gales hit UK |
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| About 47,000 homes and businesses are without power after severe gales brought disruption to much of the UK. | About 47,000 homes and businesses are without power after severe gales brought disruption to much of the UK. |
| A further 100,000 buildings lost power in eastern England, where gusts reached 83mph (134 kph), but have since had it restored, UK Power Networks said. | |
| Across the country, high winds brought down trees and power cables, blocked transport links and damaged homes. | Across the country, high winds brought down trees and power cables, blocked transport links and damaged homes. |
| A new snow and ice warning is in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England until Friday night. | A new snow and ice warning is in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England until Friday night. |
| Norfolk is among the worst affected, with 20,800 properties still without power. | |
| Meanwhile in Berkshire, a wolf escaped after high winds brought down fences at the Wolf Conservation Trust's site in Beenham. The animal was recaptured unharmed several hours later. | |
| But while wind speeds have already started to drop, forecasters said the wintry conditions would continue in north western parts. | But while wind speeds have already started to drop, forecasters said the wintry conditions would continue in north western parts. |
| The Met Office warned of travel delays and power cuts, saying some rural communities may become cut off. | The Met Office warned of travel delays and power cuts, saying some rural communities may become cut off. |
| National Rail said high winds had damaged overhead power lines between Stowmarket and Norwich, blocking the line between Norwich and London Liverpool Street. | National Rail said high winds had damaged overhead power lines between Stowmarket and Norwich, blocking the line between Norwich and London Liverpool Street. |
| Services on the route are expected to be disrupted for the rest of Thursday. | Services on the route are expected to be disrupted for the rest of Thursday. |
| Some of the strongest gusts were seen in Tibenham, Norfolk (83mph) and in Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula (78mph). | |
| More than 1,800 properties are without power across Wales, south-west England and the Midlands, according to Western Power Distribution. | |
| In other developments around the UK: | In other developments around the UK: |
| In Scotland, 35cm (14in) of snow was recorded in the village of Eskdalemuir, Dumfries and Galloway. | |
| A number of vehicles - including jack-knifed lorries - got stuck on the A75 Euroroute in the Dumfries and Gatehouse of Fleet area on Wednesday night but it was fully reopened by the morning. | |
| Scottish Borders Council said no schools would open on Thursday, affecting 15,000 pupils. | Scottish Borders Council said no schools would open on Thursday, affecting 15,000 pupils. |
| Have you been affected by high winds or snow? Share your pictures, video and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you been affected by high winds or snow? Share your pictures, video and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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