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Storm Doris 'weather bomb' brings snow, gales and travel disruption – live updates Storm Doris 'weather bomb' brings snow, high winds and travel disruption – live updates
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London Fire Brigade says it has dealt with around 20 storm related incidents including a trampoline that blew from a garden onto a roundabout in Eltham, in the south-east of the city.
It also freed a woman trapped in a car by a fallen tree in Purley.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Firefighters are always on hand should any buildings, hoardings or scaffolding be left in a precarious position and posing a risk to life because of high winds.
“To help stay safe during windy weather people should always clear gardens, balconies and window sills of anything that could be blown away. They should also take extra care if they venture outside and be careful using candles in the case of a power cut.”
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More than 400 homes have been left without in Stockport. Electricity North West sayts hopes to restore the supply by 5pm.
**UPDATE** Engineers in #SK12 #Stockport are hoping to restore all 419 customers by 5pm this evening!Thank you for your patience - Lois
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Train from Euston suspendedTrain from Euston suspended
All trains from London Euston station have been suspended.All trains from London Euston station have been suspended.
All services from Euston currently suspended due to #StormDoris Check @nationalrailenq for latest updates avoid travelling if possibleAll services from Euston currently suspended due to #StormDoris Check @nationalrailenq for latest updates avoid travelling if possible
Virgin Trains urges passengers to travel tomorrow.Virgin Trains urges passengers to travel tomorrow.
@mattwigman We are now advising customers to travel tomorrow due to storm. ^PA@mattwigman We are now advising customers to travel tomorrow due to storm. ^PA
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A race meeting at Huntingdon has been abandoned due to high winds.A race meeting at Huntingdon has been abandoned due to high winds.
Unfortunately due to the high winds, we have no choice but to abandon racing. Safety of the jockeys and horses has to be the main priorityUnfortunately due to the high winds, we have no choice but to abandon racing. Safety of the jockeys and horses has to be the main priority
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Fallen trees have caused yet more problems on the rail network. Services between Bicester and Banbury in Oxfordshire and New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace in London are the latest to be hit.Fallen trees have caused yet more problems on the rail network. Services between Bicester and Banbury in Oxfordshire and New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace in London are the latest to be hit.
#StormDoris - A tree blocking the railway between Bicester North and Banbury means that trains are unable to run between these stations.#StormDoris - A tree blocking the railway between Bicester North and Banbury means that trains are unable to run between these stations.
#StormDoris - A tree blocking the railway at New Cross Gate means that trains are unable to run between New Cross Gate / Crystal Palace.#StormDoris - A tree blocking the railway at New Cross Gate means that trains are unable to run between New Cross Gate / Crystal Palace.
And the bin run in Worcester could be late because of a fallen tree on the Hallow Road.And the bin run in Worcester could be late because of a fallen tree on the Hallow Road.
Refuse crews may be late collecting bins due to fallen trees on A449&Hallow Rd delaying vehicles from emptying at Hartlebury Incinerator.Refuse crews may be late collecting bins due to fallen trees on A449&Hallow Rd delaying vehicles from emptying at Hartlebury Incinerator.
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ITV has footage of pedestrians being blown off their feet in Liverpool.ITV has footage of pedestrians being blown off their feet in Liverpool.
#StormDoris is literally blowing people off their feet in Merseyside pic.twitter.com/PElL7Hkfwc#StormDoris is literally blowing people off their feet in Merseyside pic.twitter.com/PElL7Hkfwc
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M80 reopened in both directionsM80 reopened in both directions
The M80 between Glasgow and Stirling has now reopened in both directions. But Traffic Scotland warns that it may take a while for delays to clear.The M80 between Glasgow and Stirling has now reopened in both directions. But Traffic Scotland warns that it may take a while for delays to clear.
*CLEARED*#M80 is now RE-OPEN BOTH WAYS 👍👍👍, it may take a while for delays to clear.Thank you for your patience!#Central @BEAR_M80 https://t.co/l11lzJ0PAx*CLEARED*#M80 is now RE-OPEN BOTH WAYS 👍👍👍, it may take a while for delays to clear.Thank you for your patience!#Central @BEAR_M80 https://t.co/l11lzJ0PAx
11.37am GMT11.37am GMT
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Channel 4’s weather man Liam Dutton is on the windswept sea front in Rhyl in north Wales.Channel 4’s weather man Liam Dutton is on the windswept sea front in Rhyl in north Wales.
Lashing rain and vicious winds of around 70mph here on the sea front in Rhyl with stormy seas. Hard to stand. #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/AiolrjXAYJLashing rain and vicious winds of around 70mph here on the sea front in Rhyl with stormy seas. Hard to stand. #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/AiolrjXAYJ
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Another fallen tree has just shut one of the rail lines into London Bridge, according to my colleague Steve Draper who is trying to get to work. He’s been told there is a tree down between New Cross and Brockley.Another fallen tree has just shut one of the rail lines into London Bridge, according to my colleague Steve Draper who is trying to get to work. He’s been told there is a tree down between New Cross and Brockley.
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That driver trapped in a van by a fallen tree in Cornwall has been freed and is recovering in hospital, according to Cornwall Live.That driver trapped in a van by a fallen tree in Cornwall has been freed and is recovering in hospital, according to Cornwall Live.
The driver, a man said to be in his early fifties, was trapped in his white Iveco van for about an hour when it was hit by the falling tree between Antony and Sheviock.The driver, a man said to be in his early fifties, was trapped in his white Iveco van for about an hour when it was hit by the falling tree between Antony and Sheviock.
Police have confirmed that the driver has been freed from the vehicle and taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. The full extent of his injuries was not yet known.Police have confirmed that the driver has been freed from the vehicle and taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. The full extent of his injuries was not yet known.
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The Met Office has issued a new yellow, be aware, warning for ice on Friday in Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of Northern England.The Met Office has issued a new yellow, be aware, warning for ice on Friday in Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of Northern England.
A yellow severe weather warning for #ice has been issued: https://t.co/RXM6uMNjXK. Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk pic.twitter.com/FZiizPOy3GA yellow severe weather warning for #ice has been issued: https://t.co/RXM6uMNjXK. Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk pic.twitter.com/FZiizPOy3G
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Traffic Scotland has announced that the M80 has reopened southbound between Stirling and Glasgow. But the northbound route remains blocked.Traffic Scotland has announced that the M80 has reopened southbound between Stirling and Glasgow. But the northbound route remains blocked.
⚠UPDATE⚠ 10:40#M80 has *RE-OPENED* S/B J9 Bannockburn, N/B remains blocked, gritters still working on it.#DriveSafe#Central @BEAR_M80 https://t.co/l11lzJ0PAx⚠UPDATE⚠ 10:40#M80 has *RE-OPENED* S/B J9 Bannockburn, N/B remains blocked, gritters still working on it.#DriveSafe#Central @BEAR_M80 https://t.co/l11lzJ0PAx
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Storm Doris has even hit Coronation Street. Outdoor filming for the Manchester-based soap was brought to a halt, according to PA. A spokeswoman for the ITV programme said filming would be rescheduled.Storm Doris has even hit Coronation Street. Outdoor filming for the Manchester-based soap was brought to a halt, according to PA. A spokeswoman for the ITV programme said filming would be rescheduled.
Trying to film #Corrie in #StormDoris....nasty! pic.twitter.com/1dqumm1YMRTrying to film #Corrie in #StormDoris....nasty! pic.twitter.com/1dqumm1YMR
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Scottish Power vehicles got a police escort to Anglesey to help restore electricity supplies amid reports of widespread power outages on the North Wales island.Scottish Power vehicles got a police escort to Anglesey to help restore electricity supplies amid reports of widespread power outages on the North Wales island.
Escorting @ScottishPower vehicles over to #Anglesey to restore electricity to homes & businesses without it #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/GnsGPBHRIsEscorting @ScottishPower vehicles over to #Anglesey to restore electricity to homes & businesses without it #StormDoris pic.twitter.com/GnsGPBHRIs
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More fallen tree news...More fallen tree news...
Power to more 200 homes in Macclesfield has been cut because of a fallen tree.Power to more 200 homes in Macclesfield has been cut because of a fallen tree.
We have removed supplies to 219 in #SK10 #Macclesfield due to a fallen tree which has damaged our equipment. Engineers en route #PowerCutWe have removed supplies to 219 in #SK10 #Macclesfield due to a fallen tree which has damaged our equipment. Engineers en route #PowerCut
We are taking numerous calls about trees down in roads across the county; please take extra care when out #StormDorisWe are taking numerous calls about trees down in roads across the county; please take extra care when out #StormDoris
Tree down in Hooton Green near the Chimneys Inn. Hooton. Try to void this road. #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/mkPaG5IEs7Tree down in Hooton Green near the Chimneys Inn. Hooton. Try to void this road. #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/mkPaG5IEs7
It looks like we've lost another tree at County Antrim's Dark Hedges, made famous by @GameOfThrones. Photo from Paul Morgan. #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/M5fsYNGkWXIt looks like we've lost another tree at County Antrim's Dark Hedges, made famous by @GameOfThrones. Photo from Paul Morgan. #stormdoris pic.twitter.com/M5fsYNGkWX
11.02am GMT11.02am GMT
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QE2 Bridge closeQE2 Bridge close
Highways England has closed the QE2 Bridge over the Thames at Dartford. Expect long delays on the M25 as the bridge is not expected to reopen until 6pm.Highways England has closed the QE2 Bridge over the Thames at Dartford. Expect long delays on the M25 as the bridge is not expected to reopen until 6pm.
Highways England has CLOSED the QE2 Bridge - not expected to reopen until 6pm #stormdoris #Essex https://t.co/MxvnL7KToy pic.twitter.com/6AXMGrMeKMHighways England has CLOSED the QE2 Bridge - not expected to reopen until 6pm #stormdoris #Essex https://t.co/MxvnL7KToy pic.twitter.com/6AXMGrMeKM
The Orwell Bridge on the A14 in Suffolk is also closed because of strong winds.The Orwell Bridge on the A14 in Suffolk is also closed because of strong winds.
Orwell Bridge closed due to strong winds #stormdoris https://t.co/PJqidrACxo pic.twitter.com/GuzvWIdpYJOrwell Bridge closed due to strong winds #stormdoris https://t.co/PJqidrACxo pic.twitter.com/GuzvWIdpYJ
Also closed is A48 Severn Bridge between England and Wales.Also closed is A48 Severn Bridge between England and Wales.
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Labour MPs are doing their best to get out the vote in the byelection in storm-hit Stoke Central.Labour MPs are doing their best to get out the vote in the byelection in storm-hit Stoke Central.
Storm Doris hitting #StokeonTrentCentral hard. Drenched and leaflets like Papier mache. Great team working hard for #Labour4StokeStorm Doris hitting #StokeonTrentCentral hard. Drenched and leaflets like Papier mache. Great team working hard for #Labour4Stoke
Today vote @UKLabour in #stokebyelection. If we let extremism in #stormdoris will be a breeze in comparison to the havoc that will followToday vote @UKLabour in #stokebyelection. If we let extremism in #stormdoris will be a breeze in comparison to the havoc that will follow