Firefighters are battling a fast-moving blaze in southern California that has swelled over the past day, with authorities warning that Thursday is "the period of greatest concern". The Hughes fire, about 45 miles (72 km) north of Los Angeles,

Edited by Luke Sproule Buildings continue to be battered by the severe winds that Storm Éowyn has brought, among them Drumrane Primary School in Dungiven. There were no pupils inside as all schools in Northern Ireland were advised yesterday to close today.

Wind speeds could exceed 50mph in London today (January 24) as Storm Éowyn batters the UK. The capital will avoid the brunt of the storm, which is severely impacting Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Storm Éowyn is bringing destructive winds to northwestern parts of the UK as it moves in, Red Weather Warnings are in force for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.