2 hours ago Storm Bert claims three motorists' lives with two crashes and one crushed by a tree: Airports close and 16

Earlier, a 34-year-old man in Shipley, West Yorkshire, was killed when his blue Renault Capture smashed into a wall in icy conditions.

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2 hours 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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3 hours ago Storm Bert claims first victim as man dies when car spins off road: Airports close amid travel chaos and floods as 16

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old man died in Shipley, West Yorkshire when his car smashed into a wall in icy conditions as Storm Bert swept in.

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4 hours ago Scotland: Lothian Buses not running, power cuts and Christmas lights switch

A number of attractions have closed in Scotland as Storm Bert brought heavy snow.

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4 hours ago UK weather: Storm Bert claims first victim as man dies when car spins off road as airports close and football matches are cancelled in 16

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after a 34-year-old man died in Shipley, West Yorkshire when his car smashed into a wall in icy conditions as Storm Bert swept in.

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6 hours ago Five car crash leaves Scots road closed as Storm Bert brings snow and wind warnings

No information is available on any casualties from the incident at this stage.

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6 hours ago Storm Bert strikes: Passengers 'stranded on flight for hours' when airports close and travel chaos hits with blizzards bringing up to 16 inches of snow as Met Office map shows worst

Holidaymakers have shared images showing snow-covered runways at both Newcastle and Yorkshire airport, with some even claiming there are 'seven hour delays'.

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7 hours ago Storm Bert snow storm causes travel chaos as roads closed and trains cancelled

The weather is causing widespread disruption across the country this morning.

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8 hours ago UK weather: Storm Bert strikes as roads close, trains and ferries are cancelled with blizzards bringing up to 16 inches of snow

Rail companies are urging passengers to avoid travelling to certain areas and warned of reduced services as weather warnings and flood alerts have come into effect.

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