Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain

Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday

Amber weather warnings have come into force as the worst of Storm Boelo could be set to hit parts of the UK.

Storm Boelo’s winds will peak from Saturday evening, leaving areas in the warning zone, including Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, braced for gusts of 60-70mph and even 80mph in exposed coastal spots, the Met Office said.