Storm Freya: snow and 80mph winds cause travel chaos and power outages

Powerful weather system sweeping across the UK

Storm Freya
(Image credit: 2019 Matthew Horwood)

Storm Freya has battered Britain with gales, heavy rain and snow, causing havoc across the country.

Wales, southwest England, the Midlands, northern England and southern Scotland have been worst hit by the powerful weather system, which has brought winds of up to 80mph.

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