29 minutes ago Storm Bert claims first two victims as man is killed by falling tree and another in car crash: Airports close, flood alerts issued and 16

Thousands of homes are without power, roads are flooded and flights have been cancelled - but the worst of Storm Bert is still to come, according to UK power chiefs.

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70 minutes ago 'Worst of Storm Bert yet to arrive' amid gridlocked roads and cancelled flights

Winds of up to 70mph are set to batter coastal areas and, as temperatures rise on Saturday, melting snow and heavy rain are causing flooding

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81 minutes ago Storm Bert live: Man dies after tree falls on car as ‘worst weather yet to arrive’

Scores of flood alerts issued across UK as major rail routes and roads closed amid ‘avalanche risk’ in mountains

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18 hours ago Gatwick airport ‘suspect package’ evacuation causes misery as thousands hit by flight delays and cancellations

Around 40 flights reportedly cancelled after passengers unable to check in for four hours

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19 hours ago Gatwick airport security scare wrecks travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers

Bomb disposal police deal with suspicious item as two passengers are detained but later released

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22 hours ago Was your flight was cancelled or delayed in Gatwick evacuation chaos? Here's why you might not be entitled to compensation

Dozens of flights are believed to have been cancelled. Despite this, airlines are unlikely to be held responsible for the disruption - meaning passengers probably won't be in line for a payout.

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23 hours ago Gatwick Airport reopens South Terminal after it was evacuated when 'prohibited item' was found in luggage: Stranded passengers face ongoing delays and cancellations after flights were diverted

The UK's second busiest airport was closed to new passengers for several hours today as Sussex Police deployed its bomb disposal unit following the discovery.

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24 hours ago Gatwick Airport latest: Travel chaos with flights cancelled and passengers stranded as update released

A spokesperson said the security alert has now been resolved while passengers facing cancellations should contact their airlines

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26 hours ago Grieving couple forced to wait 3 months for Wizz Air flight refund after son died suddenly

Emma Whale, from Basingstoke, said it was "shocking" that she and her husband James had to wait nearly three months for a refund from WIzz Air after they had to cancel a flight due to the sudden death of their son

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