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Storm Ashley tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force across UK? The 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 the UK early on Sunday morning, according to the Met Office, bringing with it likely power cuts,…

Wes Streeting’s NHS revolution with smartwatches to monitor diabetes in 10-year plan Wes Streeting is set to reveal plans for people to monitor their own health from the comfort of their homes with a 10-year plan aimed at revolutionising the NHS. The health secretary wants to roll out smartwatches to more members of the public in a bid to tackle debilitating conditions like heart disease and diabetes. The devices would allow people to monitor their blood pressure and glucose levels, and be warned about spikes before their health took a turn for the worse. The innovation is part of a…

Is China cannibalising the EU car industry? Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as Vorsprung durch Technik emblematic of its political and industrial prowess. But troubles looming over Volkswagen, where unions are battling threats of layoffs and factory closures, have raised questions not just about its future but the wider European car industry. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/20/is-china-cannibalising-the-eu-car-industry

Sir Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years to live’ after terminal cancer diagnosis Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed doctors have given him two to four years to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Hoy, 48, revealed earlier this year he was undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023, explaining the treatment was ‘going really well’. But in an interview with The Sunday Times, one of Great Britain’s greatest ever sportsmen has now revealed his condition is terminal. The Scot, who was knighted in 2008, has known for a year his illness will not be…

Storm Ashley set to ravage parts of UK with winds of up to 80mph Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailInjuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning over the powerful winds as Storm Ashley hits the northwest of Scotland on Sunday. A yellow warning relating to the very strong winds has been issued for all of Scotland…

King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted by children outside Sydney church King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by children Sunday outside a Sydney church in their first public appearance of their Australian visit. His Majesty’s arrival Friday marked the first reigning British monarch visit to Australia since his late mother Queen Elizabeth II made her 16th journey to the distant nation in 2011. Charles, 75, is being treated for cancer, which has led to a scaled-down itinerary. The couple spent a rest day on Saturday at Admiralty House, the official Sydney residence of the monarch’s representative in…

Storm Ashley – live: Met Office issues weather warning as UK forecast 80mph winds Injuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for northwest Scotland on Sunday, as well as a yellow warning for the entirety of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and parts of north-west England and Wales. The more severe amber warning will be in force from 9am on Sunday until midnight, and the yellow between 3am and midnight. A…

Erik ten Hag reveals two second half changes that inspired Man Utd comeback Erik ten Hag has detailed the two changes his Manchester United team made in the second half that inspired their 2-1 comeback win against Brentford. Heading into the game winless in five games, Ten Hag’s side were in need of a result but fell behind to Ethan Pinnock’s header on the brink of halftime. However, second-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund saw the Red Devils claim a vital win to stop the rot and ease the pressure on their under-fire boss. It was a…

Sky Sports respond to claims Howard Webb told referee to send off Arsenal star | Football Sky Sports have dismissed claims PGMOL chief Howard Webb played a role in the decision to send off William Saliba during Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth. Saliba was shown a red card at the Vitality Stadium after tangling up with Evanilson and bringing the Bournemouth striker down as he went to race through on goal. Referee Robert Jones initially showed Saliba a yellow but was advised to consult the pitchside monitor by the Video Assistant Referee and proceeded to upgrade the yellow to a red. Arsenal…

Theo Walcott fears for Arsenal star vs Liverpool after William Saliba red card | Football Theo Walcott has urged Mikel Arteta to replace William Saliba with Riccardo Calafiori at centre-half against Liverpool next weekend, fearing for the Arsenal star if he comes up against Mohamed Salah. Saliba was shown a straight red card on Saturday night as the Gunners fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth. The France international is now set to miss three huge Premier League fixtures; at home to Liverpool next Sunday followed by games away to Newcastle United and Chelsea. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have…