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UK Storm: About 100,000 properties in east without power UK Storm: 70,000 properties in east without power
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Almost 100,000 properties are still without electricity as a result of the storm-force winds that have swept across the eastern region. About 70,000 properties are still without electricity as a result of the storm-force winds that have swept across the eastern region.
UK Power Networks said the high winds had caused "extensive" damage and its engineers were working throughout the day to restore power. UK Power Networks said the high winds caused "extensive" damage and its engineers were working throughout the day to restore power.
Company staff and British Red Cross volunteers were on hand to help people in the worst affected areas. Company staff and British Red Cross volunteers were on hand to help people in the worst-affected areas.
At the height of the storm 300,000 households in the region had no power.At the height of the storm 300,000 households in the region had no power.
Train services suspendedTrain services suspended
Rail commuters heading for London have also faced severe disruption because of the storm with trees bringing down power cables and blocking the lines. Rail commuters heading for London also faced severe disruption because of the storm with trees bringing down power cables and blocking the lines.
London Midland said three trees had fallen on to lines at Bushey, How Hill and Park Street - leaving all lines closed south of Watford. London Midland said three trees had fallen on to lines at Bushey, How Hill and Park Street - disrupting services south of Watford.
Greater Anglia suspended all services, but trains are now running on some of its routes. Greater Anglia suspended all services but trains are now running on some of its routes.
The Stansted Express has also been suspended.The Stansted Express has also been suspended.
For much of the day there were no trains running south of Peterborough on the East Coast mainline.
A reduced service is operating between Peterborough and London King's Cross but trains may be delayed by up to an hour.A reduced service is operating between Peterborough and London King's Cross but trains may be delayed by up to an hour.
Trains on other parts of the East Coast network may also be significantly delayed.Trains on other parts of the East Coast network may also be significantly delayed.
Revised serviceRevised service
The train operator is advising passengers not to travel, as any tickets purchased for travel on Monday will be valid for Tuesday.The train operator is advising passengers not to travel, as any tickets purchased for travel on Monday will be valid for Tuesday.
Services on East Midlands Trains between Norwich and Nottingham were also affected by cancellations but the company said it was now running a full timetable of services on the route.Services on East Midlands Trains between Norwich and Nottingham were also affected by cancellations but the company said it was now running a full timetable of services on the route.
And there are no services between Luton and London for the rest of the day.
London Midland trains said it was running a revised service between Northampton and London.London Midland trains said it was running a revised service between Northampton and London.
The suspensions followed advice from Network Rail that gusts scheduled from midnight could damage equipment and put customers at risk.
Virgin Trains has confirmed its Milton Keynes to Euston service resumed at 11:00 GMT, with delays of an hour.
Luton Airport in Bedfordshire and Stansted Airport in Essex advised passengers to check with their airlines before travelling.Luton Airport in Bedfordshire and Stansted Airport in Essex advised passengers to check with their airlines before travelling.
The Environment Agency issued flood warnings for the River Witham in Essex and for Peterborough Brooks but has since withdrawn them.
In Suffolk, the Orwell Bridge on the A14 near Ipswich has reopened, as has the Queen Elizabeth II bridge between Essex and Kent.
Donal Drohan, 51, from Harrow was killed when a tree fell on his car in Watford.Donal Drohan, 51, from Harrow was killed when a tree fell on his car in Watford.
In Essex, the helter-skelter at Clacton Pier has blown down, and in Suffolk a double-decker bus with two passengers on board has been blown over, injuring the driver and one passenger.In Essex, the helter-skelter at Clacton Pier has blown down, and in Suffolk a double-decker bus with two passengers on board has been blown over, injuring the driver and one passenger.
Police in Suffolk said they had taken more than 200 weather-related calls, many concerning trees down across roads and fallen power lines.
The Highways Agency is advising motorists to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.The Highways Agency is advising motorists to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.