Flight forced to return to Manchester Airport after being 'struck by lightning'
A flight from Manchester was forced to return to the airport on Thursday evening after being struck by lightning, the M.E.N understands.
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LIVE updates: Heavy rain hits Manchester with 'act now' flood warnings in place ahead of severe Met Office alert
Heavy rain has started to hit Manchester this afternoon, with new flood warnings in place ahead of a severe Met Office alert over the coming days.
Live weather updates as wind brings down trees and forces multiple road closures
High winds have brought down trees and forced the closure of the Severn Bridge (M48) in both directions. The A48 is now closed between the Pyle roundabout and the Porthcawl roundabout in both directions due to fallen trees. Severn Bridge traffic is being diverted to the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. In Caerphilly, the A469 is currently closed between Ystrad Mynach and Llanbradach. A lane of the A473 between Church Village and Llantwit Fardre is completely flooded. Natural Resources Wales have issued a flood alert for the River Taff as Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has told residents to prepare bt securing their flood gates.
Rangers drop Jim Radcliffe bombshell as Alastair Johnston reveals club’s exploring joining multi-club gang
Rangers director Alastair Johnston says new Ibrox chief exec Patrick Stewart’s first task will be to explore the possibility of striking up multi-club partnerships with rivals abroad.
Met Office map shows exact time Storm Darragh will sweep across UK this week
The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings as the UK prepares to be hit by Storm Darragh this weekend.
Rangers director drops Sir Jim Ratcliffe Man United bombshell as multi-club talks take place
Rangers director Alastair Johnston has revealed that the club's new chief executive, Patrick Stewart - formerly of Manchester United, will be tasked with exploring potential multi-club partnerships with international rivals.
Union warning over 'grave problems' as 'concerning' new figures on teacher recruitment released
The number primary school teacher training entrants in England has fallen, statistics from the government show.
Lewis Morgan looking to make American history as 'underdogs' braced for MLS Cup Final
Scotland international Lewis Morgan has revealed his team will embrace their underdog status to help make history at the weekend.