Storm Ashley has battered parts of the country with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain as thousands are left without power.The Environment Agency had 45 flood warnings, where flooding is expected,

The Met Office issued a rare "danger to life" warning yesterday in relation to Storm Ashley's destructive winds that could lead to large coastal waves and loose beach material that pose a risk to huma

Worcester County Cricket Club's ground was left underwater with its spectator stands half-submerged. Some parked cars could be seen swamped up to their wing mirrors while streets were also flooded near to the the iconic Worcester Cathedral.

The Met Office also warned of ‘danger to life’ brought by storm conditions in the north west of Scotland