Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
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Trains cancelled and roads warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo warning upgraded to amber
It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.
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