STRONG winds are battering Thurrock today (Monday, 15 April) and a yellow weather warning has been issued for the wider Essex region by the Met Office.

It warns of strong winds which "may cause some disruption through Monday" and will last until the early hours of tomorrow.

The Met Office adds: "Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer," There are also warnings of possible short term loss of power and other services, with likely delays expected for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.