39 minutes ago Storm Ashley: Terrifying videos show scale of mega 80mph wind as fire sparked in storm's wrath

As the rampant Storm Ashley continues to batter the UK with torrential rain and high winds, causing plenty of flooding and damage, terrifying videos show the power of the storm

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44 minutes ago Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Orange and amber wind warnings that were in place in 11 counties across the island have been lifted.

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3 hours ago Storm Ashley brings travel chaos to Britain as high winds cancel dozens of flights and heavy flooding blocks roads

The Met Office issued weather alerts and dozens of flood warnings this week with an amber warning for the north-west of Scotland and a yellow weather warning for the whole country.

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4 hours ago Giant moon replica installed on water in Somerset town deflates in ‘extreme weather’

Installation by artist Luke Jerram has ‘brought joy and astonishment’ in recent days, drawing 10,000 visitors to Bridgwater Docks

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4 hours ago Storm Ashley weather maps shows horror 82mph winds smashing Britain tonight

Potentially destructive winds are set to batter the country tonight as Storm Ashley arrives, with people warned of winds reaching 82mph winds and flooding in some areas

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5 hours ago Tens of thousands without power as Storm Ashley sweeps across island of Ireland

Orange and amber wind warnings are in place in eleven counties across the island.

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5 hours ago Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings

First named storm of the season is ‘likely’ to bring a threat of injuries and danger to life, Met Office says

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5 hours ago Flood alerts across Britain mapped as mega Storm Ashley sparks 36 urgent red warnings

The Environment Agency has issued 36 rare red warnings across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as Storm Ashley's heavy winds and rainfall begin to batter the UK

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7 hours ago Liam Payne Glasgow memorial heartbreakingly postponed over major Storm Ashley fears

A memorial for tragic One Direction star Liam Payne that was set to be held today in Glasgow has been postponed due to major safety fears surrounding Storm Ashley

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