Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England braced for travel and power disruption from 90mph winds
People in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England have been warned to brace themselves for travel disruption, power cuts and fallen trees as back-to-back storms were forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph in exposed areas.
John Swinney, Scotland’s deputy first minister, said the coming days would be “very challenging” and urged everyone to plan their journeys in advance, exercise caution on the roads, and follow the latest travel advice.
