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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 24,600 homes and businesses are without power as severe gales brought disruption to much of the UK. About 9,700 homes in eastern England are still without power as severe gales brought disruption to much of the UK.
A further 130,000 properties in eastern England have had power restored after gusts of up to 83mph (134 kph) damaged power lines, UK Power Networks said. A further 140,000 properties in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have had power restored hours after gusts of up to 83mph (134 kph) damaged power lines, UK Power Networks said.
Across the country, high winds brought down trees and power cables, blocked transport links and damaged homes. Across the UK, high winds brought down trees and damaged homes.
A new snow and ice warning is in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England until Friday night. A weather warning for snow and ice is in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England until Friday.
Norfolk is among the worst affected, with 20,800 properties still without power. While wind speeds have dropped, forecasters said the wintry conditions would continue in north western parts.
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. The Met Office warned of further travel delays and power cuts, saying some rural communities may become cut off.
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.
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).Some of the strongest gusts were seen in Tibenham, Norfolk (83mph) and in Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula (78mph).
Hundreds of properties are without power across Wales, south-west England and the Midlands, according to Western Power Distribution.Hundreds of properties are without power across Wales, south-west England and the Midlands, according to Western Power Distribution.
Radio 5 Live presenter Danny Baker woke to find a tree blown down on top of his daughter's car.
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.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.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.
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