Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

UK households are being urged to prepare 7 emergency items before this weekend as Storm Goretti sweeps the country. The Met Office has issued multiple severe amber and yellow weather warnings on Thursday and Friday, with the storm described as a “multi-hazard” event that will bring snow, heavy rain, strong winds and ice, causing widespread disruption to many. The storm is forecast to bring up to 10cm of snow widely over parts of Wales and the Midlands, while some areas could see up to 30cm of snowfall.A period of strong winds is also forecast across southwestern areas on Thursday afternoon…

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is dealing with a large fire at a scrapyard on Knowsthorpe Road in Leeds.Crews were called at around 12am to the blaze in Knowsthorpe Road.Crews from across West Yorkshire are in attendance, with eight fire engines and one aerial ladder platform currently at the scene, supported by specialist aerial teams.Firefighters are working to bring the outdoor blaze under control. A large plume of smoke is affecting the surrounding area, and all residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed.People are also being urged to avoid the area while emergency crews continue their…

Water supplies have been restored to most affected customers in parts of Kent and East Sussex, but many people could still face disruption, South East Water (SEW) has said.About 6,500 homes and businesses in south Tunbridge Wells and Frant were without water on Wednesday after leaks and bursts reduced pressure across the network.The water company said storage tanks serving the area recovered overnight, allowing booster pumps to be restarted on Thursday morning, but warned of the risk of intermittent supplies.It comes after 24,000 properties in the area lost supply or pressure for days between November and December following a water…

Berkeley Primary School in Gloucestershire announced the closure on Tuesday, January 6, citing “health and safety concerns” resulting from a loss of heating or electricity. In a social media message to parents and guardians, the school explained that phone lines and internet access were also down, prompting the use of social media for updates. The school said: “Due to an electrical fault, we have had to make the decision to close the school today. ” Children were asked to remain at school until 1.20pm, after an early lunch, with parents advised not to collect them before this time. The closure…

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Sabrina Carpenter entered the new year in — nearly — her birthday suit. Carpenter, 26, showed off her sultry side while taking a mirror selfie while ringing in 2026. In the pic, which she shared via Instagram on Sunday, January 4, Carpenter slayed in a see-through Mirror Palais dress featuring a built-in bra and a completely see-through silhouette. The naked dress was adorned with silver beading forming florals over her bodice and sequins lining her midi skirt. Carpenter styled the look with a silver thong underneath. The singer gave the camera a pout while showing off her glam, which included…

An arrest has been madeA cordon in place on Counthill Road, Oldham(Image: Manchester Evening News )Emergency services descended on an Oldham street after a man climbed onto a roof.Officers were called out to Counthill Road at around 9.50am this morning (August 25).Greater Manchester Police says it responded to reports of a disturbance involving a man on a roof.Two fire engines and two specialist appliances from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up hereImages from the scene showed a…

A newborn baby was tragically found dead in a hospital bathroom after police say the 31-year-old mother, who has been arrested, claimed she did not realise she was pregnant16:34, 06 Jan 2026Updated 16:35, 06 Jan 2026San Roque Meloneras Hospital(Image: San Roque University Hospitals)The body of a newborn baby was tragically found abandoned in a hospital toilet in southern Gran Canaria, leaving staff and authorities stunned. The National Police have arrested a 31-year-old woman in connection with the incident, which is now under active investigation.The discovery occurred at the San Roque Meloneras Hospital, located in the municipality of San Bartolomé de…

The AJ is delighted to introduce the second edition of Working Details [published in print 18 December], following the success of last year’s volume, and marking the continuing revival of a series first published by the AJ in 1953. While maintaining the same aesthetic spirit that defined 2024’s volume, the new book adopts a clearer structure and more focused lens. Organised into three material sections – brick, stone and timber – the second edition brings together 20 projects selected from AJ Specification published over the past decade. The projects represent a broad range of typologies, scales and contexts from across…

Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel! Starring the multi-talented Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Abigail’s Party) and actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner (Holby City, Murder In Suburbia, John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen), Single White Female invites us into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door. Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense, this brand new adaptation by well-known author, journalist…