The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather warnings for both wind and rain, ahead of the storm's expected arrival on Thursday.

Wind, rain and flood warnings have been put in place this week as Storm Benjamin hits parts of the UK. This could stretch into the weekend, as the Environment Agency warned local coastal flooding is "possible in parts of the East of England on Saturday". It adds that land, roads and some properties could flood, and there could be travel disruption.

The first day of the fifth Test match between England and India at The Oval was badly disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms. England led 2-1 coming into the final game, with India needing victory to draw the series. The tourists reached 72-2 from the ...

Weather warnings for Storm Benjamin have come into force as parts of the UK are hit by heavy downpours and strong winds. The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings over possible disruption on Thursday from Storm Benjamin,

Areas in the East of England are experiencing disruption as Storm Benjamin hits the UK, with train and power services affected. The Met Office issued a weather warning, estimating there could be wind speeds of up to 70mph (113km/h) through to 23:59 on Thursday.