Drivers, especially those using the highest routes in Northern England, are being advised to drive with extra care in the high winds which are affecting the country. Heavy rain showers are also expected in the north west today and will spread to the rest of the country on Friday.
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seen at 22:10, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national.