many of us. but the wind is going to be the main feature. damaging winds likely to bring transport disruption with large waves and flooding and we are likely to see power cuts as well. hello this is bbc news. the headlines: storm ciara hits the uk with gale force winds and torrential rain it s set to cause huge disruption across the country. travel is already being badly hit airlines have cancelled dozens of flights, and more than 20 rail companies say their services will be affected. there s been gusts of 75 mph yesterday. we are expecting possibly more than that today some predicting around 90 mph. the coronavirus crisis a flight bringing 200 evacuees from wuhan back to britain lands at raf brize norton. a soldier who killed 26 people in a mass shooting in northern thailand has been shot dead by the security forces. counting begins in the irish general election as an exit poll puts the three main political parties level pegging. before the papers sport and for a f
Political parties level pegging. And in half an hour, tracy gee talks to the prison officers who have been violently attacked by prisoners. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The uk is braced for a day of disruption as storm ciara sweeps in from the west, bringing damaging winds and widespread heavy rain. Flights, ferries and Train Services are all disrupted, while dozens of Outdoor Events have been abandoned. The met office has issued an amber warning for wind across england and wales until nine oclock tonight, with gusts up to 80 mph expected to batter coasts and higher ground. In parts of scotland, there is an amber warning for rain, with up to 10cm forecast, meaning homes are likely to be flooded. More than a hundred flood warnings are in place across the country, with the risk of communities being cut off by impassable roads. 0ur correspondent luxmy gopal is in dover. It is clear to see the impact it is having there, luxmy gopal. Absolutely, i have been here since 5 30am and th
Parties level pegging. And in half an hour, click is in los angeles for the oscars, looking at technology and the movies. The uk is facing a day of disruption as storm ciara sweeps in, bringing damaging winds and widespread heavy rain. Flights, ferries and Train Services are all disrupted, while dozens of Outdoor Events have been abandoned. Met office has issued an amber warning for wind across england and wales until nine oclock tonight, with gusts up to 80mph expected to batter coasts and hills. Scotland has had the worst of the torrential rain, with more than ten centimetres of rainfall already recorded over higher ground. Almost 200 flood warnings are in place across the country, with the risk of communities being cut off by impassable roads. The Severe Weather is causing disruption to travel, with dozens of flights cancelled at heathrow and gatwick. Ten Train Companies are urging passengers not to travel at all, with many others operating a reduced service. Network rail has impose