rail

Plans to ban passengers from a peak train service between Manchester and London have been abandoned after a U-turn by the government's rail safety regulator.

It follows the "Kensington Treaty" signed this summer between the UK and Germany, which included closer co-operation on defence and plans for easier travel between the two countries, including a direct rail link.

Extensive flooding is possible along with disruption on the road and rail network, loss of power and communities potentially cut off.

A power outage has caused major disruption to all rail services at Leeds Station.

A train service taking commuters from Manchester to London is to run empty for around five months following a decision by the rail regulator.