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UK weather live: Tornado alert issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms strike amid Met Office warnings Warnings of flooding and even brief tornadoes have been issued for parts of the UK as heavy rain begins to lash down on many regions of the country. The Met Office a more severe amber alert is also active for a central region of England – including Birmingham, Worcester, Leicester and Peterborough – with rain likely to cause flooding and disruption this evening and Friday morning. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation has also forecast much of the south-east will see lightning, winds up…

Keir Starmer UN speech – live: PM meets with Donald Trump for first time at two-hour dinner Sir Keir Starmer met Donald Trump for the first time as the two men sat down for a two-hour dinner meeting in New York on Thursday night. The PM and Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with the former president before flying back to the UK. Topics discussed included the importance of retaining the close partnership between the UK & US, according to Downing Street. Earlier, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, the prime minister urged Israel and Hezbollah to agree a ceasefire…

Shetland star Douglas Henshall talks about quitting the show The Glasgow-born actor said he had departed the series partly because he did not want to “keep coming back and taking the pay cheque” when he knew his role should be coming to an end. Henshall debuted in the role of DI Jimmy Perez on BBC One in 2013 in the first TV adaptation of the award-winning novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves. The upcoming seventh series, which begins on August 10, will be his last. He told Radio Times: “After we’d done series five, I had a conversation with (writer)…

Martin Compston and Gordon Smart launch Restless Natives: The Podcast The audio show will hear the Scots star and former Scottish Sun editor, Gordon Smart, who have known each other for 15 years, talk about friendship, family and the experiences they have encountered in their respective careers. They will explore the topic of fame, coping as parents and husbands in the film and media industries, and reveal their “masterplan” to launch their own business. The pair said each week they will call upon the contacts they have made along the way to help inspire each episode. Greenock-born Compston said: “Just…

Glasgow actress Sharon Rooney speaks about starring in Barbie film The 33-year-old, who has starred in My Mad Fat Diary and Two Doors Down, will join the likes of Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in the live-action romantic comedy, which is due to be released in July 2023. Speaking about her busy schedule on Go Radio, Rooney revealed that she has another secret project soon after wrapping filming. She told hosts Grado and Crofty: “I’ve just finished Barbie. I’ve spent so long keeping it a secret that I feel like I’m not allowed to say that but I am allowed to say that!…

Crash closed road in North Wales town Police urged people to avoid area in Flint https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-updates-crash-closes-road-30015842

Welsh dentist crisis slammed as a 'cruel joke' as minister praises system People in Wales have been sharing their views on the country’s dental crisis, which was laid bare after the Welsh Secretary made comments about the state of the service https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/welsh-dentist-crisis-slammed-cruel-30011011

5 of the best Halloween 2024 activities in North Wales – from scare attractions to spooky trails There’s something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/5-best-halloween-2024-activities-30010826

Rasmus Hojlund could make his first starting appearance of the season when Manchester United host Tottenham this weekend. The Denmark international suffered a hamstring injury during the club’s pre-season tour of the USA with United exercising caution over his return. Hojlund came off the bench as United chased a winner in vain against FC Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday night and Erik ten Hag will surely consider bringing him in ahead of Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday afternoon with their lack of goals a real issue. Mason Mount also made his return from injury in the 1-1 draw against…

Part of the reason revenues are soaring in the WSL is because of the money and resources men’s football provides to its women’s clubs, allowing them to grow quicker. Philippou uses Arsenal as an example. The women’s team regularly plays home matches at Emirates Stadium and has access to the same marketing resources as it’s men’s team. “Their income has massively increased and a huge part of that is their matchday income, which is having games at the Emirates – you can’t do [that] if you’re not affiliated [to a men’s club],” she added. But progress can come at a…