The first farmer in England hit by bird flu this season tells of the "emotional roller coaster" of losing 32,000 hens.

Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across most of central and eastern Scotland on Friday.