Homes left without power and fallen trees cause travel misery after Storm Eleanor batters UK

Homes were left without power and fallen trees caused travel misery after Storm Eleanor battered the country overnight.

Areas of Kent were flooded, with wind gusts reaching 60mph, and there is a Met Office yellow warning across the county.

Highways crews say they are dealing with a 'large number' of fallen trees across the south east.

Only one tunnel is in operation and two lanes are closed over the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and Dartford Crossing, between Kent and Essex, due to the strong winds.