Region takes stock after Cumbria and southern Scotland battered by gales
Cumbria and southern Scotland saw gusts of up to 100mph yesterday and overnight. Today the clear up begins.
Red wind warning for Cumbria as storm moves in
Parts of the north-west including southern Cumbrian are set to to be buffeted by winds of up to 100mph as the country is gripped by the latest band of bad weather.
The Met Office has issued a "red" weather warning for exceptionally strong winds this evening.
In addition, large waves could affect some coastal areas, the Met Office warned.
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