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Search to resume for kayaker who went missing during Storm Katie

Searches will resume on Tuesday for a man who disappeared after a kayak capsized during Storm Katie.

Emergency teams used boats and a police helicopter to scour the River Wey in Guildford, Surrey, after the man vanished on Monday.

Winds of more than 100mph in places brought power cuts and travel chaos during the storm.

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Gatwick flights cancelled as Storm Katie hits

Gatwick flights cancelled as Storm Katie hits. Credit: Gatwick Airport

Storm Katie has caused 26 flights to be cancelled and a further 23 to be diverted from Gatwick so far today, the airport announced.

While no terminals were closed, winds of up to 70mph caused significant disruption.

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