Doris does damage as storm hits British Isles


Waves crash over Newhaven Lighthouse on the south coast of England on February 23, 2017 as Storm Doris hits the country. - AFP

London (AFP) - Storm Doris slammed into the British Isles on Thursday, causing flight disruptions at Europe's busiest air hub and train cancellations.

Around 10 percent of flights were scrapped at London Heathrow Airport, while wind speeds of 94 miles (151 kilometres) per hour were recorded in Wales.

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