Motorists and rail passengers have enjoyed a trouble-free start to the day.
There are currently no reports of any major delays or accidents on the region’s roads and rail services.
Today’s weather forecast is for sunny intervals, maximum temperatures of 16 degrees Celsius and winds of up to 19mph.
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