Storm Goretti batters UK with heavy winds and snow

Met Office issues rare red warning as winter storm causes power cuts, travel disruption and school closures

Snow and ice are expected to grip much of the UK over the weekend as parts of the country continue to reel from the effects of Storm Goretti, which left thousands of people facing power cuts, school closures and travel chaos.

The storm brought winds of nearly 100mph after forecasters issued a rare red warning for dangerous, stormy" winds in the south-west.