In Scotland almost 40,000 people are still without power after the worst storms in a decade. Almost 800 engineers are working to restore power, but they say many will have to wait until the weekend to be reconnected. Read more
Efforts are continuing to restore power to almost 60,000 homes in Scotland amid warnings of further severe weather for the north. Gusting winds on Thursday reached up to 165mph, bringing down trees, closing roads and knocking out power lines. Read more
Police have told people in Scotland not to travel, as winds of up to 165mph (264km/h) affect the country, leaving more than 30,000 people without power. As the Met Office issued its highest warning, a red alert, hundreds of schools have shut and bridge and road closures are causing disruption. See more
Scotland is preparing for severe winds, with gusts of over 80mph being forecast for Thursday afternoon. Travel is expected to be seriously disrupted and many schools will be closed. Read more