Entire Scottish town is evacuated as Britain braces for Storm Babet: Flood barriers are set up, trains are cancelled and 'do not travel' warnings are issued - as Met Office expands red alert for 70mph gale force winds and heavy rain set to hit at 6pm

All residents have been told to be leave the town of Brechin, Angus, with flood warnings set to be put in place for the Brechin River and South Esk Area.

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