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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hannah Al-Othman and Nadeem Badshah

UK weather: Storm Ashley batters UK with strong winds and rain

A wave breaks showering surf over people walking along a coastal front
Waves crash on to the seafront in Blackpool on Sunday as Storm Ashley hit Britain. Photograph: Stephen Cheatley/Bav Media

Parts of the UK have been battered by strong winds and heavy rain, as Storm Ashley – the first named storm of the season – swept in.

The Met Office said the storm was likely to bring a threat of injuries and danger to life, with winds of up to 80mph and heavy rain expected in some areas.

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