Author: WTX News

About 2,300 homes lost power in north-east England because of the winds. A lorry blew over on the Forth bridge in Scotland and more destruction is to follow. Fallen trees block roads as winds reach more than 90mph, and forecasters say snow could make conditions worse. Check the live weather and travel updates below. The Met Office issued severe weather warnings of wind and snow for Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland on Wednesday. Winds close Forth Road Bridge, cut power to homes. BBC Strong winds cause travel chaos and power cuts in parts of UK. The Guardian

President Barack Obama wipes away tears while speaking during his farewell address at McCormick Place in

Golden Globes; Clooney, Hiddleston & Meryl Streep, the aftermath of the golden globes.

#Brexit, job losses and the falling #Pound

Donald Trumps son-in-law and served as a top campaign adviser and he has been appointed the senior advisor in the White House.

Jeremy Corbyn calls fro a wage cap on top earners to reduce inequality. He asks

Fifa to expand the World Cup to 48 teams after vote

Sterling has fallen to a 2 month low against major currencies

BMW commits to new car plant despite car tax warning by Trump

The PM is due to speak to the Charity Commission, where Mrs May will announce several measures to tackle these issues. But is unlikely to announce any new funding to support it.

London Underground strike kicks off week of tube, air and rail walkouts

The complete list of the winners from the Golden Globes 2017.

Hollywood gears up for the Golden Globes tonight

Israel plans to reshuffle the British cabinet and take down ministers for being pro-Palestinian.

Wayne Rooney equals Sir Bobby Charlton’s Manchester United scoring record

Get all of the important team news and details in our match previews. 25 Games are being played today. Follow the links for the best previews in the matches.

“The United States should reject any future UN actions that are similarly “one-sided and anti-Israel”

Om Puri; East is East actor dies at teh age of 66

Breaking News, A lone gunman has opened fire at an airport in The United states and killed multiple people. Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport is in Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Miami. Currently, all flights in and out of the airport have been suspended, due to this ongoing incident. The airport services in excess of 70,000 passengers on a daily basis. More news will follow as it breaks. Fort Lauderdale airport shooting: Multiple people shot dead by Florida gunman. BBC News ‘Multiple people dead’ in shooting at airport in Florida. Sky News Fort Lauderdale airport shooting: ‘multiple people’ dead and…

Russia today announced the withdrawal of its forces from Syria and Vladimir Putin describes the mission as “semi-complete” in Syria. It is widely thought that Aleppo’s fall has strengthened Mr Assad’s position enough to allow Russia to begin a military exit. President Vladimir Putin had announced a partial withdrawal in March, but subsequently had redeploy more troops and forces as the fighting intensified. Fighting in Syria is set to continue, notably in the north-western province of Idlib, where many opposition fighters have been sent from Aleppo and other towns where sieges have been lifted. Russia scales down military presence in Syria,…

Car sales are to be hit by price hikes, despite a record sales year 2016.

Sir Tim Barrow, has been appointed as the new ambassador to the EU, replacing Sir Ivan Rogers.

Sir Ivan Rogers The UK’s ambassador to the EU has quit his post out of frustration at the Tory Party

Bitcoin is the worlds best performing currency.

Pep is planning his leaving do.