Workmen watch helplessly as digger is swept down flooded river amid Storm Franklin chaos

Dave has rescheduled a number of his upcoming UK tour dates after damage caused to London’s The O2 by last week’s Storm Eunice forced cancellations.The London musician was due to perform at the arena venue on Monday and Tuesday this week (February 21-22) as part of his ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’ UK and Ireland tour.However, the damage caused to the roof of The O2 by Storm Eunice on Friday (February 18) forced the closure of the 20,000-capacity venue and postponement of all planned shows there up until today (February 24). The O2 will now reopen tomorrow (February 25).As a result, Dave has had to reschedule four dates on his ongoing UK and Ireland tour.

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.

A mosque devastated by strong winds as Storm Eunice battered the region could be forced to fork out £100,000 in repairs.

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.

BBC Breakfast's beloved weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has taken to Twitter to share her astonishment at the impact of the recent storms in the UK.This morning, the weather woman, 59, checked in on a social media user who revealed that a family member's garage had been severely damaged by the risky weather conditions.After wishing her 217,200 followers a good morning, the meteorologist addressed the impact of the recent extreme weather.Carol tweeted: "Hope you have not been adversely affected by the storms we have had... xx," followed by two red hearts.The star's social media users were quick to comment on the post with their own experiences of Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin.Twitter user @matelotjack posted a snap of a garage with the roof completely blown off.Replying to Carol, they captioned the snap: "My mothers garage roof in Wales."(sic)Clearly taken aback by the image, Carol responded: "Oh my goodness...

Stacey Solomon has filmed an update on how her family is faring after Storm Eunice.

A prisoner who had died of an undetected infection just days after his eyes suddenly turned yellow refused crucial tests which could have saved his life.

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.

holiday site as 'pure filth' after she and her family stayed at the park at the peak of Storm Eunice and eventually fled due to the 'disgusting' facilities.As 80mph winds battered the country Sally Hammond and her young family checked into the Camber Sands branch of the popular holiday chain.The site has been dogged by poor reviews in recent years and holds just two stars on Tripadvisor with over 2000 terrible reviews.Branded 'the worst' in the UK by some guests following the reviews, common complaints of the holiday park claim they have dirty rooms, poor service, and outdated run-down facilities. Speaking to the Daily Star, Sally shared the grim discoveries she made at the park which necessitated her fleeing the site after just one day.She said: "Have just returned after booking a two-day stay at Pontins Camber sands.

Perrie Edwards cut a stylish figure as she wrapped up warm to go for a walk in Wilmslow with her baby boy Axel.

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.

Perth and Kinross residents endured travel and power disruptions at the weekend as the region became engulfed in a blanket of snow brought on by Storm Eunice.

OUR Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen got candid on Instagram yesterday as she admitted to have a "s**t kinda day" at Ravenseat. The 47-year-old, who fronts the much-loved reality show alongside her husband Clive, shared several photos on social media of her covered in straw as she tackled a stable following Storm Eunice.

Comedienne Dawn French, 64, spoke about her style transformation on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show today. Opening up about the new do' with the BBC Radio 2 presenter, Dawn revealed that she felt like her decision to go grey was no big deal.Zoe, 51, asked the French and Saunders star whether the new haircut felt “liberating” and whether she felt “fabulous” on her breakfast show this morning.In response, Dawn said: “Yeah, I do.

Storm Eunice.Captain Khalifa Al-Thani was hailed a "superhero" when he attempted to land the Qatar Airways flight at Heathrow Airport on Friday (February 18) in the early afternoon.The incredible touchdown, which many viewers said it'd take nerves of steel to do so, was also captured by aviation enthusiast Jerry Dyer on his YouTube channel Big Jet TV.Captain Al-Thani shared Jerry's commentary alongside his cockpit video on Instagram to give his fans a look at his job in the "office".He places one hand on the control yoke and another hand on the throttles while bringing the jet to a lower altitude.The skilful pilot adjusts the movement of the plane as he battles with constant wind change.When the Boeing 777 flies over the road and heads closer to the 27L runway, Jerry comments: "Ooh easy... you've got to get it down soon, mate...

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.