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Wightlink Travel has announced the Lymington to Yarmouth ferry service has been cancelled for today.

The Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry is still running but the company said it cannot be guaranteed for the rest of the day and people should only travel if essential.

Wightlink Travel (@ WightlinkTravel)

Sorry, Storm Dennis has arrived and due to the extremely strong winds, the L-Y service has been suspended until further notice. P-F is running but cannot be guaranteed for the remainder of the day and customers are advised to travel only when essential.

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There are now (flood warnings and) flood alerts issued across England, the Environment Agency said .

The warnings cover the North Sea at Scarborough, Lower Avon at Christchurch, Upper Frome at Maiden Newton and the Aire, Dart, Dee, Lemon, Ouse, Severn, Teign, Washford and Yarty rivers.

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A body has been found after an extensive search operation off the coast of Kent. Lifeboats and the coastguard helicopter had been scouring the sea near Margate Harbor after reports of a man overboard, HM Coastguard said.

HMS Westminster was also believed to have responded to a relay call, and is in the area, according to ship-tracking data. The search operation came as communities across the UK braced themselves for the arrival of Storm Dennis on Sunday, just one week after Storm Ciara battered the nation.

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8. (am EST ) : Army ‘ready to help’ flood-hit communities

The government said it will use “all means” available to help flood-hit communities after the army was sent in to help locals in West Yorkshire prepare for Storm Dennis.

A deployment of 458 soldiers from the 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland was supporting the Environment Agency’s efforts in Calderdale, which is expecting floods for the second weekend in a row.

A further reservists from the 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment were sent to help .

The Defense secretary, Ben Wallace, said: “Our armed forces are always ready to support local authorities and communities whenever they need it.

“The rapid response of the army today will help with provision of flood relief to local communities in West Yorkshire.

“The government won’t hesitate to use all means at its disposal to mitigate the effects of Storm Dennis.” Ministry of Defense 🇬🇧 (@ Defense_QQ)

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@ BritishArmy

has been hard at work this morning constructing barriers and repairing flood defenses, in support of @ EnvAgencyYNE # StormDennis @ 4SCOTS_Main @ YORKS_REGT (pic.twitter.com/B1h3mMTNl0

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The Met Office said the main areas of concern on Saturday are north and south-west England and Wales, with the south-east bearing the brunt more on Sunday.

At just after 1pm on Saturday, there were flood warnings – meaning flooding is “expected” – and 550 flood alerts – meaning flooding is possible – across the country.

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John Curtin, executive director of flood and coastal risk management at the Environment Agency, has posted a timeline on when Storm Dennis is expected to hit the UK.

John Curtin (@ johncurtinEA)

Timeline for # StormDennis – flood risk will be in phases and across different parts of the Country – upland fast responding catchments first then down into the larger rivers later. Sign up to our free flood warnings now before we reach these arrows (https://t.co/gfaL) C2kU

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Animal shelter Battersea has advised pet owners to check their fences and gates before letting their dogs out in the garden and consider keeping them indoors until the storm passes.

Battersea (@ Battersea _)

We often see an increased number of calls about missing animals during extreme weather. 💔 Make sure to check your fences and gates before letting your dog out in the garden, and consider keeping your pet indoors during # StormDennis . 💙 (pic.twitter.com/sFdfaODKCo (February) ,

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Emergency services are warning of dangerous driving conditions.

North Wales Police said very high winds had led to debris and branches falling off trees while Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said it had rescued a motorist from a car stuck in flood water in the Liskeard area.

Carlisle East Fire Station has advised motorists to avoid driving through flood water.

Carlisle East Fire Station (@ CarlisleEast)

Please take note, and don’t drive through flood water. # stormdennis pic.twitter.com/c9xtcidzFU , 28115

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Two drop-in centers have been opened for people affected by flooding in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Wakefield Council (@ MyWakefield)

Our two drop-in centers are now open for as long as needed to support communities during # StormDennis . Come along if you are concerned or being affected by flooding. A warm welcome and hot cuppa will be available Manygates Center WF2 7DQ 👍 Pontefract Town Hall WF8 1PG👍 pic.twitter.com/dDHZ0m4O6Y

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The weather has played havoc with sporting fixtures scheduled for today.

Nine games have already been called off in the National League.

Rochdale against Tranmere is also off in League One owing to a waterlogged pitch.

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CrossCountry rail passengers have been advised that some journeys will take longer because of speed restrictions.

CrossCountry trains (@ CrossCountryUK) # StormDennis @ UPDATE : : Speed ​​restrictions are in place between Chepstow and Cardiff Central as well as between Bournemouth and Southampton Central adding up to 39 minutes to journey times. All services on all routes continue to be in operation. (https://t.co/) (hdLMhO9j) (February) ,

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The Met Office has updated its advice on the amber warnings issued. Amber means it is quite likely that adverse weather will affect people, possibly including travel delays, road and rail closures and power cuts.

Met Office (@ metoffice)

A number of warnings have been updated across the UK as # StormDennis approaches, including changes to the Amber rain warnings across Wales.

More information can be found here: 👇 (https://t.co/FxfMQT0hrN) Stay (#WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/8FIDF14 t7U

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