The strong storm that hit Friday much of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as some areas of England, has forced the closure of schools and roads, while there are cancellations of ferries and flight delays.

Storm Éowyn is battering the west coast as a rare red weather warning has come into effect in Scotland. The area covered by the high winds alert - which lasts until 17:00 - has been extended to include most of Dumfries and Galloway. It already covered most of the central belt, including Glasgow, Edinburgh and some islands.