Dozens of trees fall and block roads as region battered by Storm Franklin

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owens informed fans that Ravenseat Farm experienced its 'worst day' in the aftermath of Storm Franklin.Amanda appears on Channel 5's hit farming show that follows her, her partner Clive and their nine children as they care for one of England's highest and most remote hill farms. The mum shared with her 491,000 Instagram followers that the family experienced a tough time recently after she updated them about the impact of the current weather conditions.Earlier this week the UK's third storm hit the country and caused severe disruption.

worst storm the country has had in more than 30 years.Storm Franklin forced many parents who send their children to All Saints Catholic Primary School in Bootle on Monday to say how “staggering” it was that they were not in school during the day.Most of the country was battered by 70mph winds and rain all day.The letter, as reported by the Liverpool Echo, reads: “Unfortunately, we have many children absent today, not because of Covid or other illnesses but apparently because of the wind!“I have to say I find this staggering, not least because most live in very close proximity to school.“Given the amount of pre-school and school experiences that our children have already missed in the last two years, missing a whole day's learning today is unacceptable.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...“For staff, many of whom travelled considerable distances here this morning, eager to introduce new learning topics to their class, it is incredibly frustrating.“I'm always in awe when I see photographs of children and parents around the world who value education so dearly that they walk barefoot for miles or clamber over rubble, past bombed-out ruins, in order to get to school.

After a week of storms that battered the country, it seems the bad weather isn't over yet with another band of chaos on its way. Storm Gladys is set to arrive in the UK this week with forecasters predicting more weather disruption. Last week three storms ripped through the country and parts of the UK were issued with a rare red weather warning as the official advice was to stay home.Though all Met Office weather warnings have now been lifted, forecasters have warned that the heavy wind and rain is set to return later this week.

A student was left in shock after a huge tree crushed her car during Storm Franklin.

A man was pulled from a 'raging river' amid Storm Franklin after his 'cries' were heard by brave volunteers.

flood warnings have been issued for Tuesday as rivers have burst their banks.An evacuation advisory was issued by the Environment Agency for residents in the village of Ironbridge, Shropshire yesterday (February 21) as levels on the River Severn rose dramatically in just a matter of hours.All trains out of Rotherham were cancelled after the River Don began to flow into the railway tracks, while homes in York and Tadcaster were also flooded.It comes as Storm Franklin became the third storm in a week to cause widespread damage to property and major transport disruption after Storm Dudley and the deadly Storm Eunice.More than 280 flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the country this morning as water heavy and sustained rainfall over the weekend continues to seep into rivers and streams, causing a delayed rise in river levels.Two of those warnings are "severe", warning of "danger to life" on the River Severn at both Wharfage, Ironbridge and Wribbenhall, Bewdley. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday reads: "A band of rain, heavy at first, accompanied by some strong winds in the north will move southeast and ease.

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Transport bosses have warned that disruption on trains, roads and trams caused by Storm Franklin may continue into tonight.

Adam Thomas still cut a stylish figure as he braved the storm to appear on Morning Live.

Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.

Severe flood warnings covering the River Mersey in Didsbury and Northenden have now been lifted, the Environment Agency has said.

Storm Franklin hit their site.Dramatic pictures show heavy Volvo machinery flooded as the River Aire burst its banks at Kirkstall, Yorkshire on Sunday, (February 20).The digger's team of operators powerless to do anything but to watch on as the harsh conditions left them without a pretty key bit of kit, LeedsLive reports.Following the fatal destruction of Storm Eunice on Friday, Storm Franklin followed over the weekend to cause yet more havoc across the country. The UK has been issued a 'tornado' warning with intense flooding also set to strike amid Storm Franklin.

Rail operator Northern has announced ALL its train services in the North West and Greater Manchester have now been cancelled.

Several roads have been closed off in and around Greater Manchester as Storm Franklin continues to batter the region.

Passengers are continuing to face chaos on the rails this morning with the arrival of Storm Franklin.

Two red 'danger to life' weather warnings remain in place near the River Mersey in south Manchester today, with hundreds of flood warnings still in effect across the UK.

UK has been issued a 'tornado' warning with intense flooding also set to strike amid Storm Franklin.The third named Storm in less than a week is expected to batter the nation overnight into MondayThis morning, Storm Franklin will bring "severe and damaging gusts" across some parts of the UK.Amber weather warnings have been issued across the country as some areas face will face wind gusts of up to 80mph.An amber warning for wind in the north of Northern Ireland will commence from 7am on Monday while 60mph speeds are expected on the coast.A yellow warning for wind is in place covering Wales, Northern Ireland, most of England and parts of south-west Scotland from 12:00pm on Sunday until 13:00pm on Monday.Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna shared a warning from the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation on Twitter, telling followers: "Although a very low risk, a tornado or two is possible associated with today's squally cold front."More than 150 flood warnings have been issued across the north of England with Yorkshire and Manchester the worst hit by flooding.This is the first time the Met Office has had three named storms within a week since the current system was introduced, meteorologist Becky Mitchell said.She pointed out, "We had Dudley on Wednesday, Eunice on Friday and Franklin today."Franklin's arrival comes just days after widespread damage caused by Storm Eunice.Power companies have revealed that a record 1.4 million homes were affected by cuts on this weekend during the worst of Eunice.The Environment Agency has issued 44 flood warnings where "flooding is likely" for locations mainly in the north and west of England.There has been 117 alerts where "flooding is possible" for the north-western half of the UK,

A dad and his young children were left 'traumatised' after their car was crushed when the wall of a derelict building collapsed amid strong winds,

Storm Franklin will arrive this evening, and stay through to 7am Monday (February 21).While it is expected to be less dangerous than Storm Eunice, amber weather warnings have been issued in Northern Ireland.The amber warning areas will face winds of between 60 and 70mph - but coastal areas could see the wind reach 80mph.While Manchester-based Chadderton Weather Centre, the violent storm phenomenon could bring wind gusts of up to 80mph in the northwest.The data was taken from the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation, as reported by the Mirror.Writing on Twitter, the independent meteorologist warned of "isolated brief tornadoes", as well as cloud-to-ground lightning.Environment agencies have also issued hundreds of alerts for flooding across the UK, and the North West is expected to be worst hit by up to 80mm of rain.Eunice destroyed buildings and left 1.4 million homes without power on Friday - bringing the strongest winds seen on these shores since the Great Storm of 1987.Storm Dudley also hit parts of the UK last week, and meteorologist Becky Mitchell said three named storms in such quick succession is a first since the system was introduced seven years ago.Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. by signing up for one of Daily Star's free newsletters here.She told the PA news agency: "This is the first time we have had three named storms within a week, and we started the storm naming system in 2015."At the moment we've got a really active jet stream, which is why we're seeing so many storms track right towards the UK."We had Dudley on Wednesday, Eunice on Friday and Franklin today."Ms Mitchell said there will "definitely be some impact" from Storm Franklin but it is not expected to be "as severe" as Eunice

Storm Franklin has been confirmed by the Met Office as strong winds and rain are expected to hit Greater Manchester.