Rail passengers in the north of England are being urged to check before they travel in the aftermath of Storm Bert. Northern said services between Workington and Lancaster were still unable to run in either direction due to flooding in the Ulverston area.

The impact of Storm Bert is continuing as high winds and heavy rain combine with thawing snow to bring the potential of flooding.

Areas of south east Edinburgh has been reported to have seen wintry showers and residents in Abbeyhill woke up to the white stuff.