Update Thursday 2.55PM: Storm-force winds batter South Holland as Doris blows in

Towns and villages across South Holland are in “batten down the hatches” mode as Storm Doris causes havoc across the district. Reports of trees down and power cuts in Spalding, Long Sutton, Moulton Seas End, Pinchbeck, Weston Hills and Baston are threatening to stretch emergency services and utility companies throughout the day.