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UK storms: Two die as fierce storms continue UK storms: Two die as fierce storms continue
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Two people have died as strong winds and heavy rain hit southern England, adding to problems already caused by widespread storms and flooding.Two people have died as strong winds and heavy rain hit southern England, adding to problems already caused by widespread storms and flooding.
An 85-year-old man died after a freak wave hit a British cruise ship in the English Channel.An 85-year-old man died after a freak wave hit a British cruise ship in the English Channel.
In central London, a 49-year-old female taxi driver was killed when her car was crushed by falling masonry.In central London, a 49-year-old female taxi driver was killed when her car was crushed by falling masonry.
More than 140,000 homes are without power and severe weather warnings are in place for much of the UK.More than 140,000 homes are without power and severe weather warnings are in place for much of the UK.
Energy Networks Association spokesman Tim Field said there had been "some really quite significant damage overnight", but he added that power had also been restored to 310,000 homes during the night.Energy Networks Association spokesman Tim Field said there had been "some really quite significant damage overnight", but he added that power had also been restored to 310,000 homes during the night.
Winds of up 80mph (129km/h) - combined with ongoing problems due to flooding - have also caused major disruption to roads and railways.Winds of up 80mph (129km/h) - combined with ongoing problems due to flooding - have also caused major disruption to roads and railways.
Some 32 people had to be rescued from a beachfront restaurant in Milford on Sea, Hampshire, after wind-blown shingle smashed windows and a tidal surge flooded the ground floor.
The government's emergency committee, Cobra, is expected to meet on Saturday and Sunday to discuss the situation.The government's emergency committee, Cobra, is expected to meet on Saturday and Sunday to discuss the situation.
Labour leader Ed Miliband tweeted: "My thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the people killed in the storms last night."Labour leader Ed Miliband tweeted: "My thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the people killed in the storms last night."
BBC weather presenter Nick Miller said the latest storm to hit the UK left its mark as a deep area of low pressure moved north. Yellow "be aware" weather warnings are in place for most of the UK. Across the south of England, Wales and the Midlands they are for rain, while elsewhere the risk is of icy driving conditions.
He said: "Saturday will start very windy with bands of wet weather working south around that area of low pressure as it pulls away to the north east." BBC weather presenter Louise Lear said conditions would improve through the course of Saturday with winds easing and some sunshine developing, although temperatures would drop significantly overnight.
Sunday is expected to be a dry day for most areas and while rain will return on Sunday night into Monday, it is likely to be much less intense than in recent weeks, she added.
The Environment Agency has 17 severe flood warnings - meaning "danger to life" - in place, as well more than 150 flood warnings and more that 280 flood alerts in England and Wales. There are a handful of flood alerts in Scotland.The Environment Agency has 17 severe flood warnings - meaning "danger to life" - in place, as well more than 150 flood warnings and more that 280 flood alerts in England and Wales. There are a handful of flood alerts in Scotland.
Several passengers were injured when water crashed through a window of the cruise ship, MS Marco Polo, as it headed for its home port of Tilbury in Essex.Several passengers were injured when water crashed through a window of the cruise ship, MS Marco Polo, as it headed for its home port of Tilbury in Essex.
A man aged 85 and a woman in her 70s were airlifted off the ship, but the man later died.A man aged 85 and a woman in her 70s were airlifted off the ship, but the man later died.
In central London, close to Holborn Underground station, a Skoda Octavia minicab was crushed when part of a building collapsed on to it at about 23:00 GMT on Friday.In central London, close to Holborn Underground station, a Skoda Octavia minicab was crushed when part of a building collapsed on to it at about 23:00 GMT on Friday.
The female driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passengers, a 25-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.The female driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passengers, a 25-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
In Milford on Sea, the Army had to be called in to help emergency services rescue diners enjoying Valentine's Day at the Marine Restaurant. In Milford on Sea, in Hampshire, the Army had to be called in to help emergency services rescue 32 people at the beachfront Marine Restaurant after wind-blown shingle smashed windows and a tidal surge flooded the ground floor.
Conditions were described as "extremely dangerous" but police said there had been no serious injuries in the incident.Conditions were described as "extremely dangerous" but police said there had been no serious injuries in the incident.
Elsewhere, two hill walkers who became disorientated in poor weather conditions at the summit of Ben Nevis on Friday had been found safe and well, Police Scotland said on Saturday morning.Elsewhere, two hill walkers who became disorientated in poor weather conditions at the summit of Ben Nevis on Friday had been found safe and well, Police Scotland said on Saturday morning.
Severe weather warnings remain in place for the south of England, south Wales, the Midlands and northern Scotland.
Live flood warnings from the Environment AgencyLive flood warnings from the Environment Agency
Fallen trees have forced the closure of the westbound M40 between junctions 6-8a, and the westbound M2 between junctions 7-6.Fallen trees have forced the closure of the westbound M40 between junctions 6-8a, and the westbound M2 between junctions 7-6.
The M48 Severn Crossing was closed for a number of hours due to high winds, but reopened around lunchtime on Saturday.The M48 Severn Crossing was closed for a number of hours due to high winds, but reopened around lunchtime on Saturday.
The Highways Agency said the QE2 Bridge and the Sheppey Crossing in Kent would remain closed until the winds eased further.The Highways Agency said the QE2 Bridge and the Sheppey Crossing in Kent would remain closed until the winds eased further.
All train services west of Plymouth have been cancelled, and a landslip has blocked the line between London and Redhill near Merstham Tunnel. There are major problems on the railways in Devon and Cornwall, with many routes suspended altogether.
Network Rail said it had been "a vicious night" with more than 120 trees falling on the West Coast Mainline, and operator First Great Western advised against any travel unless absolutely necessary.Network Rail said it had been "a vicious night" with more than 120 trees falling on the West Coast Mainline, and operator First Great Western advised against any travel unless absolutely necessary.
Many other routes across southern England, Wales and parts of the Midlands are also disrupted. A landslip has blocked the line between London and Redhill near Merstham Tunnel, while many other routes across southern England, Wales and parts of the Midlands are also disrupted.
Elsewhere, London Fire Brigade said its staff were working "around the clock" to prevent Kenley water treatment works near Purley in Surrey - which supplies 47,000 properties - from flooding.Elsewhere, London Fire Brigade said its staff were working "around the clock" to prevent Kenley water treatment works near Purley in Surrey - which supplies 47,000 properties - from flooding.
In other developments:In other developments:
Some parts of the Somerset Levels have been flooded for several weeks, while areas near the Thames in Berkshire and Surrey have seen major flooding in recent days.Some parts of the Somerset Levels have been flooded for several weeks, while areas near the Thames in Berkshire and Surrey have seen major flooding in recent days.
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