Storm Katie Diverted Major Gatwick Flights

The Met Office issued an amber warning for winds for London and south-east England, with a yellow alert for the east and south west, and south Wales.

At least 2,000 homes are without power and 23 flood warnings are in place.

UK Power Networks say they are dealing with a high number of faults across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Storm Katie has seen gusts of up to 105mph battering England and Wales, with several flights diverted from airports and major bridges shut.

More than 20 Gatwick-bound flights had to be diverted to other airports, while Heathrow has reported some cancellations.