Gale force winds spark commuter chaos: Fallen trees block rail lines out of London as firm issues 'Do Not Travel' warning after tornadoes left trail of destruction, damaging homes and cars and overturning caravans

Network Rail has advised customers in Greater Anglia not to travel after a fallen tree damaged the overhead lines near Roydon, Essex.

'Tornadoes' leave trail of destruction across UK: Country is battered as gale force winds and 450 lightning strikes wreak havoc - damaging homes and cars and overturning caravans

The first possible tornado struck Knutton in Staffordshire, damaging cars and ripping off tiles at about 6.30am - before the second swept through the West Bridgford area of Nottingham at 7.30am.

'Tornadoes' leave trail of destruction as UK is battered by gale force winds: Tiles are ripped off houses, buildings are damaged and caravan overturns with 55mph gusts closing bridges, castles, parks and markets as Met Office issues weather warning

The first possible tornado struck Knutton in Staffordshire, damaging cars and ripping off tiles at about 6.30am - before the second swept through the West Bridgford area of Nottingham at 7.30am.

Hold on to your umbrella: Gale force winds close Kew Gardens, the Severn Bridge and golf clubs across the country as Met Office issues weather warning with showers set to hammer Britain today

The Met Office has issued an urgent warning for strong winds throughout today across England and Wales with gusts of up to 55mph until 10pm tonight accompanied by heavy rain.

UK weather: Met Office issues yellow wind warning with gusts of 55mph and showers set to hammer Britain today

The Met Office has issued an urgent warning for strong winds throughout today across England and Wales with gusts of up to 55mph accompanied by heavy rain.

Rishi Sunak blasts European court 'over-reach' on net zero amid Tory row on pulling out of human rights body ahead of Rwanda flights vote

No10 lashed out at the Strasbourg court after it last week sided with Swiss women who brought a case saying their government wasn't doing enough to protect them.

The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton  reveals how she shattered cruel 'bimbo' label and kept Lord Sugar sweet when he severed ties with majority of show champions - as she issues warning to future contestants

A fresh-faced bubbly, blonde bombshell and just 24-years-old Dr Leah Totton was underestimated by The Apprentice viewers from the get-go when she appeared in 2013.

I'm a career expert - this is how to tell if you have a toxic boss and what you can do to avoid falling victim to gaslighting

Fiona Harold, a top executive coach, business mentor and consultant from Northern Ireland, spoke to MailOnline about the warning signs in management behaviours that you should not ignore.

The Great British sauce debate is finally settled as thousands vote in our poll for the ultimate condiment to put on their chips... and it is NOT ketchup

Some 16,000 people have responded to our clarion call to determine once and for all what is the most appropriate topping on a chip.

Brits bask in the warmest day of the year so far as crowds flock to parks and beaches to soak up the sun - with temperatures hitting 21C

Large parts of south and east England and Wales are in for a fine weekend, with the mercury possibly set to beat the 20.9C record set last Saturday, while showers are set to persist in Scotland.

Never leave a man behind: Veterans join forces to give British spy a proper send-off after fearing the lonely paratrooper, 70, who died with no known friends or family was set for a pauper's funeral

Just two people were set to attend the funeral of Lance Corporal Terence 'Paddy' Purcell. But after a social media call-out, hundreds of veterans gathered to give him a proper military send-off.

UK weather: Britain braces for its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures set to reach 20C - but not before rain and grey skies continue to hit the north

Large parts of south and east England and Wales are in for a fine weekend, with the mercury possibly set to beat the 20.9C record set last Saturday, while showers are set to persist in Scotland.

Everything you need to know about the sweeping 400-page Cass report, including why it was set-up four years ago and what has happened since

Penned by respected paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, and four years in the making, the near 400 page report could overhaul one of the most controversial areas of modern medicine both in the UK.

Britain's total washout: Mass flooding sparks chaos with holidaymakers evacuated from caravan parks, 'stay away from coast' warnings issued and widespread travel disruption as roads and railway lines are submerged underwater

After the River Arun burst its banks in West Sussex, 180 people were rescued from Medmerry Holiday Park in Earnley with one taken to hospital with hypothermia.

Flood-hit South is left underwater: 180 holidaymakers are evacuated from caravan park after river burst its banks with one person rushed to hospital suffering 'hypothermia' - as locals say they've seen toilet bowls floating down the road

After the River Arun burst its banks in West Sussex, 180 people were rescued from Medmerry Holiday Park in Earnley with one taken to hospital with hypothermia.

UK Weather: Easter holiday washout as beach huts are blown into the sea, cars submerged underwater and hundreds evacuated from caravan park with torrential downpours and 65mph winds sparking flood and travel chaos

Beachfront properties at Bournemouth in Dorset and Falmouth in Cornwall were washed into the water today as parts of southern England endured heavy rain and strong winds.

Big deal, the sun's eclipsed here every day! British and Irish sky-gazers take to social media after clouds blocked out the 'once-in-a-generation view' of the moon's big show

Millions across Mexico, the US and Canada were affected as the Moon blocked the sun, leaving many in darkness for four minutes and 28 seconds, while a further 200 million saw a partial eclipse.

Fierce debate breaks out over how to make a Bolognese as British food writer shares his 'easy' recipe and is blasted by Italians for getting it 'completely wrong'

Adam James Pollock, a writer and photographer based in Northern Ireland , taught his followers how to make the 'iconic Italian pasta dish' in a step-by-step guide posted on Twitter.

Storm Kathleen: Over 100 flights cancelled as Met Office issues yellow weather warning after hottest day of the year recorded in UK

Gusts exceeding 70mph were recorded in parts of Britain on Saturday, with flights cancelled at airports including Heathrow, Manchester Birmingham, Edinburgh and Belfast City.

Met Office announces hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 20.9C in Suffolk while Storm Kathleen's 70mph winds sweep across UK

The North has today been battered by 70mph winds as Storm Kathleen pummels Britain. Yet down South, Brits are enjoying 22C heat on what seems set to be the hottest day of the year.

UK weather: Maps show how Storm Kathleen is battering north of country with 70mph winds while sun worshippers enjoy 22C hottest day of the year down south

The North has today been battered by 70mph winds as Storm Kathleen pummels Britain. Yet down South, Brits are enjoying 22C heat on what seems set to be the hottest day of the year.