Floods and travel disruption as UK hit by severe gales
Severe gales and heavy rain are sweeping across the UK as travellers face disruption from Storm Ciara.
There is widespread flooding and one severe warning - meaning a danger to life - has been issued for Pateley Bridge, north Yorkshire.
More than 137,000 people lost power overnight, but energy companies said more than 99,000 had been reconnected.
Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights, while several rail firms have urged passengers not to travel.
Ferry passengers also face delays and cancellations, while drivers have been warned to take extra care.
An amber weather warning for wind is in place for large parts of the UK, with gusts reaching 94mph in some places.
Sporting events have been called off because of the adverse weather, including Manchester City's Premier League match against West Ham.
Heathrow Airport said it had taken the joint decision with its airline partners to operate a reduced timetable to minimise the number of flights cancelled at short notice.
British Airways has cancelled some flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City, while Virgin Atlantic has posted a number of cancelled flights on its website.
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