"Steve Loft" wrote in message
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http://www.metoffice.com/research/se.../headline.html

I can't see where on that page they are forecasting a mild winter for
Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Steve Loft, Glenlivet. 650ft ASL
Weather: http://www.livet.org.uk/weather

I think Alistair is referring to this...

"There will be regional variations across the UK this coming winter. For
example, historically, when southern and central England experience a harsh
winter, it is quite common for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland to
have a mild one."

J.