Festive events and travel hit due to winds in Kent

Christmas events have been curtailed across Kent

Disruption is being felt across Kent in high winds caused by Storm Bert.

Trains have been disrupted and organisers of Christmas events are changing their plans due to concerns about the weather.

Southeastern said its services from Ramsgate to Canterbury and Dover were facing cancellations and delays after a fallen tree had blocked the line at Thanet Parkway on Saturday morning.

A Met Office warning for wind came into force at 09:00 GMT on Saturday across south-east England.

• Storm Bert brings UK amber weather warnings and travel disruption

The Met Office said strong winds due to Storm Bert were likely to cause "dangerous coastal conditions" and disruption.

The switching on of Christmas lights on Saturday in both Folkestone and Deal have been cancelled due to the weather conditions.

The Pantiles market on Sunday should be going ahead, organisers said, although they will update their social media if this changes.

The festive fair at Margate lifeboat station, due on Sunday, has been rescheduled for 1 December.

The Carnival of the Baubles in Ashford is going ahead but has been scaled back.

The parade at 17:00 GMT has been cancelled but indoor events will go ahead in County Square

The weather warning is in place across the county until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.