A period of relatively settled weather is set to end this weekend as the UK braces itself for strong winds across large parts of the country.

The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place as forecasters anticipate an "increasingly unsettled" week with rain, wind and some snow expected in the coming days

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The latest modelling from Met Desk researchers, which is used by WX Charts for its daily projections, shows the white stuff hitting Scotland, northern England and some parts of the Midlands.

The company behind a new electricity link between Scotland and Northern Ireland has said it has taken a "significant step forward". It comes after the Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland awarded the licence for the new project last month.

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John Swinney has called for a Norther Irish style trigger point for a border poll to be accepted for Scottish independence.

There has been an urgent appeal from police in Scotland to locate 44-year-old Tracey Gormley, who has been reported missing from Scotland in December.

Forecaster urges people to secure loose items as strong winds of more than 80mph, heavy rain and snow are expected later this week

Karen Adam, an SNP MSP, backs idea touted by John Swinney and suggests three positive polls may be enough for vote

New analysis from Zoopla reveals that housing markets in Scotland and Northern England have the best prospects for house price growth in 2025. Meanwhile it cautions that Southern England continues to adjust to the impact of higher mortgage rates.

Gusts of more than 80mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings with a yellow wind warning issued.