Coastal areas in south and southwest England and most of Wales are on alert ahead of a major storm system that has triggered warnings of dangerous conditions and disruption across the UK and Ireland.

The 'Hurricane Hunters' aircraft, known as 'Kermit', was spotted arriving in Ireland as the country braces for the arrival of Storm Eowyn, which will bring destructive winds and heavy rain

Britain is set to be battered by winds of up to 90mph from Storm Eowyn as the Met Office warned of a danger to life in parts of the country over the next few days. Very strong winds are forecast to strike the north of England,