A red weather warning had been issued to people in the Channel Islands ahead of Storm Darragh but the islands have now lowered this to an orange wind warning.

Storm Darragh: Clear up begins in the Channel Islands 

Despite disruptions islanders have been reassured the storm is "not expected to be as strong as Storm Ciarán."

Storm Darragh: What has been cancelled across the Bailiwicks?

Residents in the Channel Islands have been warned of up to 75mph winds across the Bailiwicks this weekend.

'Severe winds' to hit Channel Islands when Storm Darragh arrives

Brace yourself as it could be very windy over the next few hours and some events across the Southern England have already been cancelled.

What you need to know about Saturday’s wind weather alert

The M48 Bridge is closed in both directions due to high winds and drivers are being told to follow the diversion

Strong winds closes bridge - diversion route in place

They were injured after a tree fell in Fitz Park, Keswick and taken to hospital. Trains have also been disrupted and schools have been closed.

Storm Barra: Two injured as weather batters Cumbria and south Scotland

The A30 has been closed between Hayle and St Erth for most of the morning.

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