Met Office issues warnings as Storm Kathleen to hit UK with 70mph winds

Metrolink chiefs have clarified who is able to check tickets and bank cards for fare dodgers - after some passengers feared being scammed. Greater Manchester's transport bosses have ramped up their crackdown on fare evasion in recent months.

A mix of showers and sunshine are forecast in Greater Manchester today.

Driving is an important and crucial skill for many people, though it takes time to master. It is suggested learners go through around 40-50 lessons on average before being in a good position to pass their test.

The Northern Lights could be visible across parts of northern England tonight (April 17), according to forecasters.

The Met Office has teased that 'good news' is on the way after a day of strong winds with weather warnings issued across the UK.

The Foreign Office has issued new travel warnings for 16 countries today following. In light of the recent drone attack on Israel by Iran, those planning to visit destinations including Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are strongly advised to check travel advice before making their journey.

The Foreign Office has issued a new urgent travel warning for 18 countries, including popular Mediterranean holiday destinations. The government's latest advisory cautions travellers about an increased risk of terrorist attacks in countries around the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East due to heightened tensions following recent events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Temperatures are set to go up significantly in parts of the UK in the coming days.

Parts of the UK will see temperatures as high as 20C this afternoon.

Two walkers had to be rescued from the Cairngorms after getting into difficulty during Storm Kathleen.

A car has been swept from a village seafront into the water as Storm Kathleen buffets Scotland with high winds. Footage from Lower Largo in Fife shows the grey vehicle being pulled into the Firth of Forth and battered by huge waves.

The Hives have been forced to cancel their Dublin show due to Storm Kathleen – but have announced a surprise Sheffield gig.The Swedish garage rock band are nearing the end of their UK/IE tour, where they were initially due to stop by Dublin’s 3Olympia on April 8.However, after receiving news of Storm Kathleen, the band took to social media to announce a rescheduled Dublin date. They also unveiled a last-minute gig at Sheffield’s Leadmill.“Bad news! Storm Kathleen means we are having to postpone our Dublin show at 3Olympia by 1 week,” they wrote on X/Twitter.

Vanessa Feltz has shown the impact Storm Kathleen had on her holiday home in Cork, Ireland, as she shared a video of herself heading out into the wind to rescue her garden furniture.The TV presenter, 62, purchased the home a number of years ago after falling in love with the East Cork area. However, she may not be quite so in love with the recent weather.

A plane was forced to abort landing after being blown sideways while trying to land during Storm Kathleen.

Storm Kathleen looks set to rage on for another day as Scots have been warned of potential flooding, power cuts and travel disruption.

A Wigan home has been significantly damaged after a crane toppled over in the road, crashing into an upstairs room of the property.

Flights between Manchester and Ireland are among dozens across the UK to have been cancelled as Storm Kathleen brings winds of up to 70mph. Aer Lingus has cancelled 10 flights between Dublin, Belfast and Manchester Airport today, but it's not clear exactly why.

UK holidaymakers who are planning to head to Spain have been warned that flights could be majorly disrupted due to some terrifying 'blood rain'.

Heavy rain and snow have sparked travel chaos as Storm Kathleen batters large parts of Scotland.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank is hoping for change after being hit by a hefty bill following an "unfortunate incident". The actor appeared on ITV's Lorraine to chat about his current emotional soap storyline when he was also asked about a recent incident with his beloved pet dog.