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Daniel Smith

Weather warnings of snow and ice spread to much of the UK

Weather warnings have spread to much of the UK as Storm Bella gives way to snow and ice.

On Sunday, yellow weather warnings for ice and snow remained in place across Scotland, northern England, Northern Ireland and parts of North Wales.

Through the evening and into Monday, meteorologists are warning the snow and ice could also pose a risk to more central and southern areas of England.

Further into the week and towards the New Year conditions will remain cold with sunshine and the possibility of wintry showers, the Met Office said.

The Met Office warned: "Rain may turn to snow, which along with widespread ice, will lead to the potential for some disruption to travel and utilities."

Winds reached more than 100mph overnight as Storm Bella brought rain and blowy conditions across the UK.

The top wind speed was recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight where it reached 106mph overnight on Saturday.

The gales meant that for the first time ever, more than half of Britain’s electricity was generated by wind power.

According to energy firm Drax, 50.67% of the country’s power was produced by wind turbines.

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