Gale force winds of up to 70 have been keeping the emergency services busy in North Somerset.

A woman's been rescued after a tree fell on her car this morning.

A tree also fell on a home in Highdale Avenue in Clevedon, damaging the roof, outside walls and conservatory - and firefighters had to secure it with lines after it ended up leaning against the house.

Last night Weston lifeboat was launched to help a wind surfer in trouble off Brean Down.

Severe weather warnings and flood alerts are in place for the whole south west  - as well as other regions in England and Wales.