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Advanced snow warning for south-west Scotland and Scottish Borders

The Met Office has issued an advanced snow warning for south-west Scotland and the Scottish Borders for Saturday (12th January).

Snowfall is likely to be highly variable with some places seeing very little, particularly at low levels during the day.

However, they say that 5-10 cm could accumulate locally, particularly above 200 metres, with icy surfaces an additional hazard.

The warning is in place from 9am until 11.55pm.

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Flood warning: Gretna to Silloth

The high tide at 12:30 this afternoon has triggered a flood warning from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe.

Low lying land and roads are ar risk of flooding for a period either side of high tide.

Gretna to Silloth areas at risk include properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Rockcliffe.

Campaign to help cut winter fuel bills

The Citizen's Advice Bureau is urging people who are worried about the cost of keeping warm this winter to make sure they are getting the best deal on the fuel bills, and contact them if they need help.

As part of its Big Energy Saving Week, the CAB is telling people to "check, switch and insulate", as energy costs continue to rise.

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