Roads have been closed, trains cancelled and schools shut as severe gale force winds hit the north-east of England and Cumbria. The region is under an amber weather warning for wind as Storm Éowyn sweeps across parts of the UK.

Almost 40 schools will remain closed on Friday in Wales as Storm Éowyn brings severe gales. Several weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office, with coastal gusts of up to 90mph (145km/h) forecast under an amber warning in parts of north Wales. Power cuts, damage to homes and buildings and flooding is likely, according to forecasters.