A number of weather warnings are in place across the weekend, with the Met Office predicting travel disruption, flooding and strong wind gusts.

Forecasters have issued a major update as a new storm system strikes parts of the UK. Storm Bert has sparked a turbulent start to the weekend, with snow expected to accumulate at least 20 to 40mm above ground.

Storm Bert has engulfed Britain, even forcing the cancellation of a number of Christmas lights switch-on events. Multiple yellow weather warnings for rain and wind have been released for the next 48 hours.