ROADS: tonight is North Petherton Carnival. The A38 between Bridgwater and Thurloxton is now closed until about 10pm. Use the M5 from Taunton to Bridgewater - there is car parking available for the carnival. Traffic is already building up in the roads around J24 on the M5 and in Bridgwater and the lanes around North Petherton.

Avoid the area if you are not going to the carnival if you can.

There is a very strong SW gale force wind so take care on the roads tonight.

PARIS: if you are travelling to France please note all plane, ferry and train services are running normally but there are delays due to increased security.

France has declared a state of emergency after more than 127 people were killed in multiple terror attacks across Paris. The Foreign Office has advised Britons to "exercise caution in public places" following the attacks and "You are advised to exercise caution in public places and follow the advice of the local authorities. French Government advice is to stay indoors."

Eurostar: Travellers are advised to check in 60 minutes before departure.

France's airports, including Paris, remain open.

Easyjet said it is operating its flights to Paris as normal but anyone travelling in the next 48 hours can cancel and get a refund.

Ferry services from the port of Dover are open as usual, with some disruption to the Calais service due to weather with rough seas.

In Paris the Metro lines 3,5,8,9 and 11 are closed and bus services crossing the 10th and 11th arrondissements, where some of the attacks took place.