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Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK as high winds and rain have battered parts of the country. Dozens of flights were cancelled at Belfast City airport and Dublin airport, while several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen were also called off as wind speeds exceeded 80mph in some areas. Police Scotland have advised motorists to “plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel where possible” due to the “strong likelihood” of disruption on roads, while Transport Scotland has warned of likely…

UK weather: Storm Ashley live updates as flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks Storm Ashley has brought travel chaos and cut power to thousands as it pummelled parts of the UK with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. Dozens of flights were cancelled and diverted at airports including Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow, while debris and uprooted trees caused havoc on parts of the rail network. Around 100 flood warnings were in place across Scotland, England and Wales late on Sunday night as the River Severn burst its banks, submerging the town of Worcester. Power was cut to more than 10,000…

Ashley storm UK tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force? Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings as parts of the UK brace for Storm Ashley to bring rain and winds of up to 80mph this weekend.The first named storm of the season will initially hit Ireland on Sunday morning, where warnings for strong winds are in force across seven counties, including Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Donegal.It will then track northeastwards and reach…

Gary Neville names the one signing Chelsea need to become title challengers Gary Neville has named the one signing Chelsea need to become genuine Premier League title challengers after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Nicolas Jackson got on the scoresheet for the Blues at Anfield – but it was not enough as Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones secured victory for the Reds. Despite the result, Chelsea have enjoyed a positive start to the season under head coach Enzo Maresca after a long period of instability. Neville, though, is convinced that the west Londoners need to recruit a brand new striker…

Aaron Ramsdale’s dad celebrates Bournemouth’s shock win over Arsenal Aaron Ramsdale’s dad has expressed his delight at AFC Bournemouth’s shock 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday. The Cherries stunned the Premier League title challengers thanks to goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert after William Saliba was shown an early red card. With Liverpool and Manchester City both picking up three points on Sunday, Arsenal’s defeat on the south coast could be a costly result for their trophy hopes. No one appeared to enjoy Bournemouth’s victory more than Ramsdale’s dad, Nick, who posted on X: ‘BACK OF THE NET BOSCOMBE!!!!!!!!’…

Erik ten Hag reveals trophy aim but admits Man Utd have a ‘long way to go’ Erik ten Hag has outlined Manchester United’s trophy ambitions and insists his side still have a ‘long way to go’ following a poor start to the campaign. The Dutchman, who has been under pressure this term after a slow start, has led the Red Devils to glory in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup since he arrived in 2022. He’s far from being finished there, if he is given enough time at Old Trafford, and is focusing on getting the team ready for the…

Ariana Grande weighs in on Wicked debate co-star called ‘degrading’ Ariana Grande has weighed in on the recent debate regarding a Wicked poster featuring her and Cynthia Erivo ahead of the film’s release on November 22. Fans were torn earlier this month when a new poster for the Jon M. Chu adaptation of the hit Broadway musical was released, giving a modern take on the 2003 play’s most iconic picture. This then led to fans recreating their own image, which Cynthia spoke out about, labelling it as ‘degrading’ as it removed what she was trying to achieve in the poster by making eye contact with the audience.…

Is Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 the best film of the year? Critics say yes It hasn’t hit cinemas just yet, but critics lucky enough to see an advance screening are praising Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 as the film that’s going to earn him his third Academy Award. The blockbuster, which is scheduled to be released on November 15, comes 24 years after Russell Crowe’s film, with the star’s legendary Maximus long gone and a new gladiator emerging. Played by none other than, Normal People actor, Paul Mescal, 28, takes on the lead role of Lucius in Scott’s long-awaited follow-up feature, with Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington also in…

Kentucky AG investigating after man wakes up right before organ donation procedure Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office is “reviewing the facts” of an alleged botched organ donation. The medical story of Anthony Thomas “TJ” Hoover II began nearly three years ago when his sister was told he was “code blue,” meaning he was experiencing cardiac arrest, while in Baptist Health Richmond’s emergency room, WKYT reported. Hoover was deemed brain-dead. When his family decided to take him off life support, medical staff told them he was a registered organ donor. Over the next couple of days, Hoover’s organs were tested…

Half of UK workforce lack access to workplace health support, report finds Study by Royal Society for Public Health shows current system could further exacerbate health inequalities. Almost half of the UK workforce lack access to workplace health support including winter flu vaccinations and checks for cardiovascular diseases, a report has found. The analysis, by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), looked at data from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) and found that more than 10 million UK workers lack access to services including basic health checks, vaccinations,…