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Scotland remains at a snowbound standstill as Beast from the East takes fresh bite

THE Beast from the East is set to take a fresh bite out of Scotland today, the end of a week of weather chaos, “unprecedented” in modern times. Although the highest level “Code Red” warning has now been lifted, an “Amber” warning remains in place, with the public being warned not to travel unless absolutely necessary.


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