A number of roads have been closed and some trains cancelled, while flights have been disrupted at Newcastle Airport.

Storm Bert is set to strike the UK - with snow, rain and strong winds expected to cause travel disruption and potential flooding.

The Met Office has issued snow, ice, wind and rain warnings across the UK and said the low pressure system would be a 'multi-hazard event' following a cold snap. An amber alert for heavy snow and ice will be in force on Saturday from 7am until 5pm.

Forecasters are advising that vehicles could be stranded, power cuts may occur and rural areas could be cut off.

Northern England and Scotland were next on Bert’s itinerary, with forecasters saying the storm arrived at 6am. Four hours or so later, and the snow being spat out by Bert will t

Storm Bert brings weather warnings and travel disruption - The country has braced for the storm’s arrival with weather warnings and flood alerts in place.

Heavy snow and rain has led to travel disruption across parts of Yorkshire and warnings of potential flooding as Storm Bert sweeps across the region. Four flood alerts are in place in West Yorkshire along sections of the River Aire and River Calder,

Storm Bert is forecast to hit the UK on Saturday, bringing high winds, potential flooding and some snow. Disruption is expected over the weekend, with gusts of 40-60mph (65-96km/h) forecast in parts of Scotland,