A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.

Heavy rain, high water levels and landslips have been affecting the rails while hundreds are without power in the north of Scotland.

Tens of thousands of people were expected to attend Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh which have been cancelled due to bad weather.

Heavy rainfall has already brought cancellations of trains in the Highlands with warnings in place across Scotland.

All outdoor events have been scrapped, including the street party, fireworks and concert in Princes Street Gardens.

The Met Office has issued three yellow weather alerts covering most of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday and into New Year's Day.

Forecasters warned a deluge of rain could bring "significant disruption" to the end of the year.

The broadcaster will be joined by Scottish singer Marti Pellow to bring in the bells.