2 hours ago Storm Ashley wreaks havoc with 80mph winds as 22 flood warnings issued in Scotland

Storm Ashley is the first named storm of the season and is set to bring up to 80mph winds and heavy rain in places, with the Met Office issuing an amber warning for parts of the UK

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2 hours ago Storm Ashley causes travel chaos with flights diverted to Manchester as 'danger to life' severe warning issued

A 'danger to life' warning was issued in the first named storm of the season

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2 hours 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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4 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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5 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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6 hours ago Child and two adults rescued from sea at Scots beach amid strong winds from Storm Ashley

The boy and two adults were rescued after getting into difficulties at Aberdeen Beach.

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6 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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6 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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7 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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