A number of roads have been closed and some trains cancelled, while flights have been disrupted at Newcastle Airport.

A futher six yellow warnings for rain and wind are in place across the UK. The Met Office is calling Storm Bert a "multi-hazard weather event". Rail companies urged passengers to avoid travelling to certain areas, while a number of roads have been closed.

People are being urged not to travel “unless absolutely necessary” as Storm Bert causes travel disruption. Major roads have been closed following multiple crashes, while trains and ferries have been cancelled amid strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice.