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Thousands of homes without power and rail travel in chaos after strong winds, heavy snow and rainA “localised tornado” caused significant damage to properties in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit swept the country, with thousands of homes remaining without power and travellers likely to face continued disruption.The storm also brought heavy snow, high winds and rain across parts of Scotland, whichdamaged electricity networks in...