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THE Met Office has issued a severe flood warning as torrential rain and fierce winds are set to batter the country. Forecasters have also warned that Christmas decorations could become dangerous projectiles in the stormy weather and homeowners should secure ornaments as wind speeds pick up. With its yellow warning for wind, which is in place for Tuesday, the Met Office said: "Very strong winds are expected during Tuesday and may cause some disruption." The warning was issued amid worries of public transport being affected, as delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely. YELLOW WARNING Some bus and train services are also set to be affected, with some journeys taking longer, made worse by spray and surface water, as well as delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely. Met Office forecaster Steven Keates said: "Atiyah has very big waves and 80mph gusts possible in exposed parts of the South-West, with 50mph gusts in the … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast – Met Office issues flood warning with torrential rain and fierce winds to batter country

Anthony Joshua survived a desert storm to wrest back his world heavyweight titles with a unanimous points win over Andy Ruiz Jr at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arena. Joshua stuck to his back-foot game plan to pick off a clear 118-110 (twice), 119-109 verdict in a bout that boasted little of the five-knockdown drama which saw him lose to Ruiz in June. In a bout which had been threatened with delay by a rare desert rain-storm moments before they took to the ring, the champion banked almost entirely on landing another big left money-shot. Second time round, a more composed and disciplined Joshua for the most part resisted the urge to join Ruiz in battle, and there was no doubt as to the clear winner once the bell ended the final round. Confirmation of Joshua's win was greeted with roars of approval from a capacity 16,000 crowd in the purpose-built venue in the ancient Saudi capital, which was hosting a major title fight for the first time. Speaking in the ring, Joshua said: "This is about … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz scorecards after heavyweight world title fight

Leicester have pulled six points clear of Manchester City and have the best goal difference in the Premier League after eight consecutive wins.  Brendan Rodgers' team are currently the closest challenger to near-perfect leaders Liverpool, who are heavy favourites to secure a first league title since 1990.  If any team is to deny them it could be Leicester, and the two teams meet at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day for what could prove a decisive game.  Liverpool's attack might be the most formidable and dynamic collective in European football, but Jamie Vardy has surged clear as the league's top scorer with 16 goals in as many starts.  Here we compare the top two and assess whether Leicester... … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Leicester: How the Premier League top two compare… and is there cause for Leicester optimism in title chase?

The stars battled bad weather as they stepped out for Derby Day in Melbourne on Saturday. But as expected, former WAG Nadia Bartel stole the show when it came to fashion as she stunned in a white frock from designer Dion Lee. The newly-single socialite, 34, showed off her shoulders and enviable waist in the cream-coloured number, which featured strategic cut-outs on the hips. Scroll down for video  Simply divine! Former WAG Nadia Bartel stole the show at Derby Day in Melbourne on Saturday Nadia was working the event with Sarah Harris and Angela Bishop for Studio 10. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next 'My oestrogen levels are back in full swing!' Fashion... Not happening! The REAL reason Karl Stefanovic won't return... Share this article Share Meanwhile, model and reality star Tegan Martin looked stylish in a short black dress with matching stilettos. The 27-year-old accessorised with a black and silver clutch and a black hat. Posing: Sarah Harris … [Read more...] about Not raining on their parade! Nadia Bartel and Bec Judd look effortlessly stylish in white frocks as they lead the celebrities braving Melbourne’s drizzly conditions for Derby Day

More than 15,000 homes have been left without power as the UK is battered by 96mph winds during Storm Atiyah. Across the South West and part of Wales, an estimated 5,500 homes were cut off as gusts brought down power cables. In Wales, massive electricity faults were reported in Caerphilly, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Swansea. Western Power Distribution said it had restored power to about half those hit by power cuts overnight in Wales - with just under 700 homes without power at 07:00am. Elsewhere, around 1,400 homes were cut off in the Camborne area of Cornwall and 100 properties were without power near Exeter, Devon. Christmas lights in the popular Cornish seaside village of Port Isaac were knocked out and other decorations ripped homes. In the north Cornwall town of Bude, the roof of a Sainsbury's was partly blown off by the high winds. Before slamming into Britain, Storm Atiyah left around 10,000 homes without power in Ireland after a gusts … [Read more...] about Storm Atiyah: 15,000 homes without power as UK battered by 96mph winds