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At least 250 schools will be shut across Scotland on Thursday as freezing conditions continue to cause disruption.At least 250 schools will be shut across Scotland on Thursday as freezing conditions continue to cause disruption.
Snow and ice are still affecting travel and 700 homes in Kelso, Duns and Coldstream without electricity have now almost all been reconnected. Snow and ice are still affecting travel and about 700 homes in Kelso, Duns and Coldstream without electricity have almost all been reconnected.
Earlier on Wednesday a woman died and two people were injured in Shetland after a car crashed.Earlier on Wednesday a woman died and two people were injured in Shetland after a car crashed.
Forecasters warned temperatures could fall as low as -20C at the weekend. Forecasters warn temperatures could fall as low as -20C at the weekend.
Hundreds of schools were closed on Wednesday and trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow were suspended for a period in the evening due to frozen points.Hundreds of schools were closed on Wednesday and trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow were suspended for a period in the evening due to frozen points.
More snow has been predicted with a warning that it will be heavy overnight in the Scottish Borders, where the local council is urging people to stay at home.More snow has been predicted with a warning that it will be heavy overnight in the Scottish Borders, where the local council is urging people to stay at home.
Businesses leaders said that the bad weather was costing Scotland's economy up to £60m a day.Businesses leaders said that the bad weather was costing Scotland's economy up to £60m a day.


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