Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 34 dead as ‘catastrophic’ storm continues to wreak havoc in Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa is now passing through the Bahamas and is expected to hit Bermuda late Thursday evening

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Hurricane Melissa is now passing through the Bahamas and is expected to hit Bermuda late Thursday evening

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Exclusive: East Coast Main Line passengers face two-hour rail-replacement bus journey

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Exclusive: Boeing 787 jets are on their way from Birmingham and Manchester to a nearby island for quick airlift deployment

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Hurricane Melissa is expected to move across the Bahamas on Wednesday evening

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UK regional airline Eastern Airways has “suspended operations”, with passengers who had booked with the airline being told not to travel to airports.

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Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of a medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny

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The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain

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Holidaymakers stranded in Jamaica as airlines warn passengers not to travel to airports

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