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More strong winds and travel disruption as Storm Jocelyn follows Storm Isha
Storm Jocelyn comes with flood warnings
The UK is set to be battered by more strong winds, rain and travel disruption as Storm Jocelyn follows in the wake of Storm Isha.
Meteorologists said the latest storm will bring heavy rains with flood warnings issued for western Scotland, north-west England, the Yorkshire Dales and north-west Wales.
Gusts are expected to reach 40-50mph across the UK by late afternoon today (January 23rd) into Wednesday. The approaching Jocelyn is the second storm to hit the UK in the space of just 36 hours.
Storm Isha arrived on Sunday afternoon and left thousands across Scotland and the north of England without power with amber weather warnings issued and gusts that reached up to 90mph in some places.
Electricity North West said more than 50,000 homes had suffered a loss of power, with 2,000 still to have it restored.
Naming storms helps communicate to the public when there’s a risk of severe weather and seems to have worked when forecasters want to spread the word.
Jocelyn is the 10th storm named since this storm season began with Storm Agnes, which brought 70mph winds and rain, in September.
Since storm naming began back in 2015, the furthest we have reached during storm season in the alphabet is the letter K, when Storm Kate was named in February 2016 – and we’ve already J this year.
Speaking to The Guardian, Liz Bentley, the chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said: “Jocelyn will be the tenth named storm since the autumn/winter storm season started.
“We’ve not got that far into the alphabet in January [before] so it is unusual to have seen such an active run.”
The unusual occurrence of having so many storms poses the question of why there are so many storms this year, and how much is it to do with climate change.
Ms Bently says that it is all down to the ‘jet stream’ as she continues: “The jet stream is a band of strong wind to the top of our atmosphere, about 30,000ft, and when the jet stream is active it develops these low systems and drives them across the Atlantic towards the UK.
“While the jet stream remains active, we are going to see this unsettled period.”
Climate change is also a contributing factor, but the ‘evidence is not conclusive’ enough so far, adds Ms Bently, while experts agree it is important that we work towards a greater understanding of this.
She adds: “There isn’t a clear signal that climate change is leading to more extreme storms in the UK. There is a little bit of evidence, but it’s not conclusive.
“What is happening though is that because of a warmer climate the atmosphere can hold more moisture, so when we get these storms the rainfall tends to be a lot heavier. When you have one storm after another, that’s when we get widespread flooding.”
With Jocelyn due later today, a yellow warning for wind has been issued across the whole of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and north-west England.
However, gusts are not expected to be as strong as those in Storm Isha – as some people posted the effects of on social media. There’s also 13 flood warnings across England, and 15 across Scotland.
Winds should begin to ease off slowly on Wednesday – which will turn into a much brighter day, with a few scattered showers.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
Stagecoach
There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
Stagecoach
Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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