A car was crushed under a falling tree in Oxton, Merseyside due to heavy winds that have been battering the country
Weather
warnings for flooding area also in place for Yorkshire and the Humber,
while a warning for ice was also put in place for Scotland.
Wintry
showers are also expected over much of Scotland, with snow falling
throughout today leaving dustings of up to seven inches (20cm) on the
highest peaks, and there is also a possibility there could be coverings
on hills in northern England.
Heavy rain
was also expected today, particularly in north east England and
Yorkshire, and while it was not expected to be more than one inch,
already-high river levels mean the rain could lead to some localised
flooding.
In addition the Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings for much of England and Wales.
The Team Valley Christmas Market in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear had to be abandoned today due to dangerous gale force winds
Workers clear way the debris from the
Team Valley Christmas Market, which was abandoned due to strong winds in
north east England
The only sign of Christmas at a market
in Gateshead was the tinsel still clinging to the debris after it was
battered with strong winds
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