Storm Bram: Flights and trains cancelled as high winds and flooding batter the West Midlands - full details here
Travel to and from the West Midlands has been affected as Storm Bram brings high winds and heavy flooding to the region.
Commuters around the West Midlands are being warned to check their journeys ahead of travelling as Storm Bram continues to bring rain and high winds to much of the region, including Wolverhampton, Halesowen and Bewdley.
The Met Office issued yellow and amber weather warnings for heavy rain and wind for much of Britain's western coastline, including large parts of Wales and Scotland.
The Environment Agency also issued a flood alert for Smestow Brook, in the Black Country and South Staffordshire, and the River Stour, which flows from Halesowen and Kidderminster to Stourport-on-Severn.
As well as partial flooding to some roads across the West Midlands, train and flight travel has also been affected, with people hoping to fly from Birmingham Airport to Dublin experiencing cancellations throughout the day.
Train passengers from Birmingham New Street station have also experienced disruptions to their journeys, with those travelling to and from Penzance also experiencing delays or cancellations.
Flights
Earlier today, Dublin Airport reported that as of 12pm, a total of 73 flights to and from the airport had been cancelled by airlines, including 36 inbound and 37 outbound.
The airline reported that further disruption remains possible throughout the day as wind speeds around the airport are expected to increase.
A Dublin Airport spokesperson said: "As of 12pm, a total of 37 flights have been cancelled by airlines, including 36 inbound and 37 outbound.
"Further disruption is possible later today as wind speeds are expected to increase. As always, passengers flying today should contact their airline directly for updates regarding the status of their flight."
Three flights from Birmingham to Dublin have been registered as cancelled by BHX, including the 4pm Aer Lingus, 4.55pm Aer Lingus, and 7.55pm Aer Lingus flights.
A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: "Please be aware of weather disruption today and check with your airline for any disruption to your flight."
Trains
Trains arriving at Birmingham New Street from Penzance have also been affected by the bad weather, with a number of services experiencing disruptions.
CrossCountry Trains has warned of diversions for services travelling from Penzance to Birmingham New Street, saying that the 6.13pm service will be diverted between Bristol Parkway and Cheltenham Spa.
The rail operator said: "Penzance to Birmingham New Street due 23.54 will be started at Plymouth and diverted between Bristol Parkway and Cheltenham Spa.
"It will no longer call at Penzance, St Erth, Hayle, Camborne, Redruth, Truro, St Austell, Par, Bodmin Parkway and Liskeard but will call additionally at Gloucester.
"It will be delayed due to the diversion, and is expected to be eight minutes late. This is due to flooding at Totnes."
CrossCountry Trains said that tickets can be used at no extra cost on Greater Western Railway services between Penzance and Bristol Temple Meads, and CrossCountry services between Plymouth and Birmingham New Street.
