Power lost at more than 7,500 homes and business after 100mph gales bring hail, heavy snow

Power cuts at almost 2,000 homes were reported across southern England this morning, with more than 1,200 Dorset homes without electricity today. Near-hurricane winds brought trees down on overhead lines, with most of the affected properties in the Charminster, Wimborne and Poole areas .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk