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Storm Dave warning for snow and high winds over Easter weekend

Storm Dave is forecast to bring blizzards and high winds to large areas of Scotland over Easter weekend. The Met Office has three separate yellow wind warnings for Scotland, with snow to hit the west Highlands, Argyll and the Western Isles. Power firm SSEN said gusts could reach about 80mph in parts of the Western Isles and Skye - with the high winds also reaching Orkney and Shetland on Sunday. Forecasters warned that Storm Dave could also bring damage to Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) said the weather could disrupt busy Easter weekend travel. Rebecca Guy, Senior Policy Manager at Rospa, said: "Millions of people are expected to be on the move over the holiday, so we're urging drivers to plan ahead. "Anyone travelling should take extra care on the roads. The combination of strong winds and periods of heavy rain will make driving conditions challenging." SSEN said it had "well-rehearsed" plans to deal with damage to its electricity network. The company said: "The Western Isles, Skye and the Highlands are the areas current weather forecasts indicate will be most at risk on Saturday and Sunday. "Gusts of aroun

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People in north of England twice as likely to be killed in accidents as Londoners, report finds

Safety charity warns deaths are rising overall and closely linked to deprivation People in the north of England are twice as likely to be killed in accidents than Londoners, with accidental deaths clearly linked to…

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Storm Dave warning for snow and high winds over Easter weekend

Storm Dave is forecast to bring blizzards and high winds to large areas of Scotland over Easter weekend. The Met Office has three separate yellow wind warnings for Scotland, with snow to hit the west Highlands, Argyll…

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Safety charity warns deaths are rising overall and closely linked to deprivation People in the north of England are twice as likely to be killed in accidents than Londoners, with accidental deaths clearly linked to deprivation, a report…

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Storm Dave is forecast to bring blizzards and high winds to large areas of Scotland over Easter weekend. The Met Office has three separate yellow wind warnings for Scotland, with snow to hit the west Highlands, Argyll and the Western…

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