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Weather warning as gales continue to batter north and east England

The Met Office has issued a yellow 'be aware' warning as strong winds continue to hit parts of the UK.

Gusts of up to 50-60mph are forecast for the North East and North West of England, Yorkshire and Humber, the Midlands and the East of England.

Northwesterly gales are also forecast for Scotland and Northern Ireland and north Wales.

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Couple have lucky escape after 20ft tree falls onto their home in strong winds

The residents of this house in Worsley had a lucky escape Credit: PA Wire

A couple had a lucky escape after strong winds sent a 20ft tree crashing onto their home in the middle of the night.

The tree fell onto the front of their house in Worsley, Greater Manchester, just after midnight but the couple managed to get out safely.

A Greater Manchester fire service spokesman said: "The tree had landed on the front of the house, causing damage to the house and a car next door. The couple inside luckily got out safely.

"However, they were due to go on a family holiday today and sadly won't be able to as a result of the damage.

"They had a lucky escape - it could have been much worse."

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