Festive events and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

The rain and wind warnings are in place until Sunday evening

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place as Storm Bert hits the West of England.

Events have been adjusted, with a Christmas lights switch-on postponed and plans to move activities indoors.

The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions, and South Western Railway has asked people to only travel if essential, with longer journey times.

The rain and wind warnings are in place until Sunday evening, with the South West expected to see up to 75mm (3in) of rain.

'Slow down'

The M48 Severn Bridge between Gloucestershire and Wales closes when gusts above 46mph are expected. National Highways recommends taking the M4 Prince of Wales bridge instead.

National Highways in the South West have urged motorists to slow down, to keep both hands on the steering wheel and to be aware of high -sided vehicles on more exposed roads.

Longleat, pictured in more settled conditions, has had to close the estate to visitors for Saturday

In Wiltshire, the well-known Longleat estate has closed to visitors for the day.

There have been a few changes to events in Swindon. The Christmas lights switch-on for the town centre has been postponed and will take place on 30 November. The Christmas market will be on, but will be smaller, with only the chalets operating.

The switch-on for the Old Town area in Swindon has been moved to 1 December.

Salisbury City Council said due to the weather gazebos at the Charter Market were not allowed.

Power cuts have been reported in parts of the region, including Somerset.

Also in the county, Bishops Lydeard AFC said the cup game against Cully Rangers had been rearranged for 3 December. It explained heavy rain on an "already soaked pitch" was the cause.

Christmas festivities in Gloucestershire have been affected - the lights will still be switched on at 17:00 GMT in Moreton-in-Marsh, but the outdoor market has been postponed.

In Cheltenham, some of the singers and entertainment in the town centre will perform inside Cav House, John Lewis, the Pump Rooms and the Wilson. The Suffolks Christmas Market, which was due to take place on Sunday, has been cancelled.