UK to be battered by 60mph gale-force winds and heavy rain

Forecasters are warning parts of the UK to brace for gale-force winds of more than 60mph overnight.The strong westerly winds will be at their height from 9pm on Wednesday, and will continue until about 9am on Thursday.The Midlands, Mid Wales, North Wales, the North West, Yorkshire and East Anglia are the areas most likely to be affected.