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Crowds today headed out into the sunshine to enjoy the last of the good weather before the country braces for heavy snow and strong winds.
Storm Darcy was rolling towards British shores tonight and is set to bring up to a foot of snow and 50mph gale-force winds.
While parts of Scotland already saw snowfall today, most of the UK basked in glorious sunshine that drove people to beauty spots.
Beaches and parks were bustling with walkers and runners, while outdoor markets still allowed to trade during lockdown were also busy.
But yellow weather alerts are currently in place across swathes of Britain predicting heavy snow and ice alongside possible power outages, with a more serious amber warning in place for Scotland s Highlands earlier today.
Forecasters warn significant snow up to 3ft 4in (100cm) deep could cripple transport in worst-hit areas
Much of northern England and Scotland face warnings for snow and ice until at least the end of next Monday
Temperatures now set to plunge across UK with even London not expected to get above 3C (37F) next week
154 flood alerts and 44 warnings for England, with concern for areas around the River Thames and Severn
Cold air from Scandinavia is sitting across northern areas as warm and moist air pushes in from the Atlantic Have you taken any photographs of the snow today? Please email them to: pictures@mailonline.co.uk
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THE OPERATOR of Lerwick Power Station has reassured local residents over the safety of a new battery energy system due to be installed in the building later this year.
It comes after town councillor John Fraser said in a meeting of Lerwick Community Council on Monday that he had been contacted by constituents concerned about the safety of the 8MW battery.
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He said their worries stemmed from the battery being a “potentially combustible piece of equipment”.
Fraser was keen for the community council to contact power operator SSE to give reassurance to local residents – particularly those living near to the station – that the installation and maintenance of the battery had been fully risk assessed.