Storm Austen smashed into Britain today with 80mph gusts and heavy rain as schools closed and thousands of homes lost power while trains and flights were cancelled.
Commuters endured chaos as motorists in some areas were urged to avoid non-essential journeys after roads become impassable due to flooding and fallen trees.
The storm had its biggest impact in the South West, where nearly 7,000 homes in Cornwall were without power and the Penzance area was particularly badly hit.
Some schools in Cornwall were closed for the day or opening later for safety reasons, while the Government of Jersey told all schools and colleges
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