Very strong winds may cause some damage and travel disruption

Storm Dave is set to arrive just in time for Easter weekend, bringing strong winds and possible travel disruption.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind from 2pm on Saturday, April 4, until 2am on Easter Sunday, April 5. The weather warning covers all parts of Northern Ireland this weekend.

The weather forecaster said Storm Dave will bring a spell of very strong winds on Saturday and into Easter Sunday morning which may cause some damage and travel disruption.

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A Met Office spokesperson added: “A rapidly deepening area of low pressure, Storm Dave, is likely to move northeastwards close to or across northwestern parts of the UK during Saturday evening and night, clearing northwards by Sunday.

“Whilst there is some uncertainty over the exact track, intensity and shape of this area of low pressure, a period of strong southwesterly veering northwesterly winds is expected during Saturday night and into the first part of Easter Sunday, before gradually easing through the day.

“Peak gusts of 50-60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60-70 mph in more exposed locations. Large waves may lead to some dangerous conditions around windward coasts.”

What should I expect?

• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
• Some roads and bridges may close
• There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
• There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
• There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

Here’s what to expect on the weather front for the coming days in Northern Ireland:

Tonight:

A cloudy evening with outbreaks of rain. Rain clearing to the east overnight with a few showers lingering and some clearer spells developing. Winds strong this evening then easing overnight. Minimum temperature 2°C.

Friday:

A mixed day with some bright and sunny spells but also blustery showers feeding in from the west. Maximum temperature 10°C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Rain and strong winds spreading north on Saturday with a risk of gales. Blustery showers with gale risk easing on Sunday. Mostly dry with sunny spells and strong winds Monday.

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The Kardashian-Jenners have long been known for splashing the cash, splurging on multi-million dollar mansions, customised car collections and luxury holidays.

The youngest of the brood, Kylie Jenner, is no exception.

The second-richest of the famous sisters (her net worth is estimated at approximately $670 million, while Kim leads the way with an eye-watering $1.7 billion), Kylie has spent the last five years financing a custom-built California estate in Hidden Hills.

After purchasing land from Miley Cyrus for $15 million in May 2020, the 18,000 square feet home — complete with 15 bedrooms, an underground 12-car garage, a sports court, swimming pool and an underground bunker — is almost complete.

Which is likely why the beauty mogul has just put another of her properties on the market for a cool $20.3 million.

Also in Hidden Hills, Kylie purchased the sprawling 13,200-square-foot mansion for $12.05 million in 2016, when she was just 19.

And, if you needed more reasons to cry when you next look at your bank balance, the listing comes three months after she placed her Holmby Hills mansion on the market for $48 million.

Over the last 10 years, Kylie has made some major changes to the Hidden Hills abode she’s about to leave behind.

From increasing to eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms to adding a guest suite with a private entrance, kitchenette, and courtyard, it’s no surprise the residence has risen in value.

Elsewhere, the home features a chef’s kitchen with two islands, a home theatre, a game room, a massage room, and gym. There’s also a swimming pool and spa, plus an outdoor kitchen and fire pit.

Once Kylie moves into her new estate, she’ll also be saying goodbye to a home cinema, pool, seven bedrooms, two guesthouses and 12-foot security walls at her Holmby Hills home.

She purchased the property for $36.5 million in 2020 — another estate that’s increased in value.

As for her nearly-complete Hidden Hills property, Kylie regularly shares updates on Instagram with her 390 million followers.

The most recent was a work-in-progress photo of her ‘dream two-storey closet’ that, once done, will likely give major fairytale vibes.

The image featured a curved archway leading up a steep spiral staircase, and a huge window that let in streaks of natural light.

The second was an exterior shot of one part of the house, which revealed farmhouse-style stone walls and long rectangular windows. In the image, which also showed pallets of stone flooring, Kylie gushed that her ‘floors are here.’

We can dream, hey?

Manchester United and Leeds United will clash at Croke Park in Dublin this August in the first football match at the venue since 2009

Manchester United and Leeds United, two Premier League powerhouses and long-standing rivals, are set to face off in a landmark friendly match at Croke Park this summer.

The home of the GAA will host these English football titans in Dublin, marking a significant event. This will be the first football match held at the venue since the World Cup play-off between Ireland and France in November 2009.

Here’s everything you need to know about securing tickets for this historic match.

When is the match?

The clash between Manchester United and Leeds United is scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August, reports the Irish Mirror.

What time does it start?

Kick-off is slated for 7.30pm.

When can I buy tickets?

Pre-sale tickets are available from today, Thursday, 2 April.

How do I get pre-sale tickets?

Croke Park Premium and Suite members, as well as Manchester United and Leeds United season ticket holders and members, can access pre-sale tickets.

What if I’m not in any of those groups?

Not to worry, all other fans can register their interest for general sale tickets starting today, Thursday, 2 April.

When does the general sale start?

General sale begins on Friday, 10 April.

Have ticket prices been announced?

Indeed, they have. Adult tickets start at €50, while under-16s can get in for €25. Please note that there will be an additional booking fee.

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets must be bought through Ticketmaster. Fans are encouraged to register their interest here to increase their chances of securing a ticket.

When was the last football match at Croke Park?

Following another World Cup play-off disappointment, this harks back to the 2009 showdown against France, where a deflected Nicolas Anelka shot gave the visitors a slim first-leg advantage. Giovanni Trapattoni’s team famously nullified that lead through Robbie Keane in Paris, only to be defeated by William Gallas’s extra-time goal, which was set up by Thierry Henry and his notorious handball.

What is Croke Park’s capacity?

While the Ireland-France match saw an attendance of 79,000 spectators, Croke Park stands as one of Europe’s largest stadiums, with 82,300 fans filling it for the NFL regular-season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings last September.

What are the comments?

Jason Wilcox (Manchester United Director of Football) said: “We’re excited to be heading to Dublin to face Leeds United as part of our pre-season preparations ahead of a big campaign. Playing an important fixture against one of our biggest rivals gives us a fantastic opportunity to connect with our supporters in Ireland. Their passion and energy will be invaluable as we build momentum and ensure the squad is in the strongest possible shape for the start of the 2026/27 season.”

Morrie Eisenberg (Leeds United Chief Business Officer) stated: “We are excited at the prospect of returning to Dublin again this summer, our support in Ireland is huge which was demonstrated last year.”

Peter McKenna (Croke Park Stadium Director) said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome two of football’s most iconic clubs to Croke Park for what promises to be a very special occasion. Following the success of hosting the NFL in 2025, this is another opportunity to bring world class sport to Dublin and Irish fans. We know there is a huge following for both clubs in Ireland and look forward to delivering a special experience in Croke Park Stadium.”

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United were furious after the game, and indicated they would make a formal complaint to referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO).

The Red Devils’ issue was around consistency, with two other penalties awarded in the game for holding offences.

Manager Michael Carrick described the decisions as “baffling”, confused that Attwell’s decision did not match an earlier spot-kick given to his side for a pull by Alex Jimenez on Matheus Cunha.

“So the Cunha one, he gives, the second one on Amad he doesn’t, which is, I think, almost identical, really, two hands on someone in the box, and they go over and they’re in control of the ball,” Carrick said.

“Massive moment and I don’t understand how you can give one and not the other – it’s crazy. It’s as obvious as you can get.

“It’s clear, if that’s what he believes is a penalty to start with then the second one has to be.”

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer agreed and said: “You should have given a penalty when you gave two like that. How on earth do you not give another one.”

The KMI Panel backed the Cunha penalty 5:0, stating that “Jimenez clearly pulls the shirt of Cunha in a non-footballing manner”.

The Conservatives are challenging the decision made at Stockton Council’s last cabinet meeting, which would leave £450,000 to make new improvements to the market town.

This came after the council abandoned a regeneration scheme for Yarm High Street which had been rejected by residents and businesses.

Out of a £2.35m budget, the cabinet agreed to return £950,000 of council money to general funds to reduce a £6.7m budget gap.

The remaining £1.4m is out of a £20m pot from the previous government’s Levelling Up Fund, and leaders said that money should stay in the Yarm and Eaglescliffe area.

They agreed to use most of this to pay off £950,000 borrowing for improvements to Eaglescliffe’s Preston Park, another LUF project.

This left £450,000, for which regeneration cabinet member Councillor Richard Eglington said officers should look at proposals put forward and draw up a “short list of achievable and realistic options”, including the replacement of two unsafe fishing pontoons.

He said: “We should then ask the residents which ones of those schemes they wish to take forward. I want to be guided by the residents of Yarm.”

The cabinet meeting earlier this month heard Conservative and Labour councillors thank each other for working together on the issue. However, the Conservatives have since accused their political opponents of trying to strip, raid or rob Yarm of funding.

The Labour leadership has responded with the council leader saying she was disappointed with the challenge. Cllr Lisa Evans said they had “worked tirelessly” with businesses, residents and councillors.

Stockton West Conservative MP Matt Vickers said: “This is as blatant as it gets.

Stockton West Conservative MP Matt Vickers on Yarm High Street. Picture: Matt Vickers.

“Labour have wasted years sitting on this funding, coming forward with one bad idea after another, and now they’re trying to take the money away altogether to cover their own mistakes.

“Let’s be absolutely clear, this isn’t ‘reprioritisation’, it’s a raid on Yarm to bail out Labour’s financial mismanagement. Residents were ignored when Labour tried to force through parking charges.

“They were ignored again when Labour pushed a completely inappropriate scheme on the town without proper consultation. Now Labour’s answer is to take the money and spend it elsewhere.

“It shows a complete disregard for Yarm, for local businesses, and for the people who were promised this investment.

“When I secured this money from the last Conservative government it was on the agreement that it was to benefit Yarm and Eaglescliffe, and that residents would be properly consulted in how it would be spent, but now it’s being siphoned off to cover a mess of the council’s own making.

“This decision must be overturned, and the money must be spent where it was always intended, in our communities.”

Conservative group leader Cllr Tony Riordan said: “The role of the opposition within council is to hold to account the decision(s) of the ruling group.

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“On this occasion, the Labour cabinet have decided to take away 80 per cent of the funding that consultees who took part in the ‘You Decide’ exercise expected to be in spent Yarm and Eaglescliffe.

“The decision by the Labour cabinet appears to have ignored the expectations of the people who responded to their ‘You Decide’ consultation exercise without explaining why.”

The Conservatives have “called in” the decision, meaning it will be debated, scrutinised and decided upon in a meeting of the council’s executive scrutiny committee at a future date. They are urging the council to reverse course and deliver a new plan.

Cllr Lisa Evans from Stockton Council. Picture: Gareth Lightfoot

Council leader Cllr Lisa Evans said: “The leader, deputy leader and cabinet member have constantly engaged with residents, businesses and visitors to Yarm. We have also spent numerous hours with Yarm councillors but sadly not the MP that chooses not to engage.

“The call in is valid and we will reconsider our position.”

She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service their proposed course of action would help tackle the issue of borrowing, over which the Conservatives had also criticised the Labour leadership in a budget-setting debate, and the call-in would delay improvements to Yarm further.

She said: “I’m just very disappointed with the call-in because I’ve worked tirelessly with the residents, businesses and councillors of Yarm.

“We will continue to listen to the people of Yarm, and consider what they want.”

After nearly 20 years Scrubs is finally back with old and new faces in the cast

A cherished sitcom is making its comeback with several familiar faces alongside fresh additions to the ensemble.

Scrubs has arrived on Disney+, welcoming fans back to Sacred Heart Hospital with both established and new characters. JD makes his return to his original workplace in a different capacity, leading to reunions with best mate Turk and former spouse Elliot.

The trio now find themselves amongst the more seasoned staff members, tasked with mentoring the latest intake of medical professionals. The revived series’ synopsis states: “Medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.”

So who features in the cast of the 2026 Scrubs revival? Here’s everything you need to know.

Who is in the Scrubs 2026 cast?

Spearheading the revived Scrubs series are three recognisable faces, with Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke all reprising their roles as John ‘JD’ Dorian, Chris Turk, and Elliot Reid respectively. While other original cast members do return, these three remain the only ones retaining main cast status, reports the Mirror.

Several other original cast members make appearances, though they’re only credited as guest stars, which may disappoint some devoted long-term fans. This includes John C McGinley as Dr Perry Cox, Judy Reyes as Carla, Robert Maschio as The Todd, while Phill Lewis also returns as Hooch. Audiences have also been eagerly awaiting the return of Neil Flynn as the Janitor, though it remains unclear in which episode he will feature.

Several new guest stars have already attracted attention, among them comedian Lisa Gilroy as Lily the harpist. Gilroy has also made notable appearances in Jury Duty and Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, as well as Twisted Metal, where she portrayed Vermin.

Comedian Matt Rife has likewise featured in the Scrubs revival, playing patient Logan Nichols. Meanwhile, a number of new additions to the principal cast are gradually becoming familiar to viewers.

Ava Bunn, who has appeared in an episode of Netflix’s Man on the Inside, portrays Dr Sam Tosh, while English actor Jacob Dudman takes on the role of Dr Asher Green. Dudman has previously featured in the Harlan Coben adaptation The Stranger and numerous Doctor Who audio adventures.

David Gridley, whose previous credits include The Rookie and Rooster, steps into the role of Dr Blake Lewis. Surgical interns Dr Amara Hadi and Dr Dashana Trainor are portrayed by Layla Mohammadi and Amanda Morrow respectively.

Mohammadi has previously starred in Lioness, while Morrow made her television debut in 2021 in an episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Michael James Scott, renowned for his portrayal of the Genie in the Broadway musical Aladdin, takes on the role of Nurse Dubois, while X Mayo, who also stars in Wonder Man and served as a writer for The Daily Show, plays Nurse Raymond.

Further new recurring characters include Vanessa Byer’s Sibby Wilson. Byer is an alumna of Saturday Night Live, and has also appeared in Pixar’s latest film Hoppers and Brooklyn Nine Nine. Meanwhile, Joel Kim Booster portrays JD’s newest adversary, Dr. Kevin Park. He is recognised for his role in the Apple TV series Loot and for providing a voice in Big Mouth.

Scrubs is streaming on Disney+.

Television production crews were set up in Le Mans Crescent, a popular location for producers of hit dramas.

The Bolton News understands the crew were filming a ‘courtroom drama’ and aptly the shoot was taking place outside the old courthouse, which has been used for some of the biggest dramas, including the detective series Ridley.

Those on the set said it was a Liverpool-based production.

Currently filming in the North West is Saviour, which is a courtroom drama.

Actors could be seen on the steps of the building, looking lawyerly in full suits, overcoats, and briefcases.

The production crew was made up of around 30-40 people, operating boom mics, several sets of cameras, and a big white backdrop screen.

ITV crews were spotted in Bury last month filming a new season of the Liverpool-based courtroom drama Saviours.

The show stars Anjli Mohindra, Shaun Parkes and Aidan Gillen, who played ‘Little Finger’ in the hit HBO show Game of Thrones.

Three actors could be seen on the steps of the building, outfitted in lawyerly garb (Image: Dan Dougherty)

Saviour follows Ben (Archie Fisher), who, after borrowing his dad’s police uniform for a costume party, gets into an altercation that results in a man’s death.

In defending Ben from an allegation of murder, Indy is confronted with a world of corruption, racial politics, media buzz, a frustratingly traditional justice system and a defendant who is keeping secrets from her.

Saviour will air on ITV, STV and stream on ITVX and STV Player.

Sunderland City Council has announced a temporary prohibition of pedestrian traffic on certain footways in Chacombe, Finchale, and Melrose in Washington.

The closure, effective from April 15, is due to necessary gas main repair works.

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The council issued the order on March 31 under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Though the order permits a maximum closure duration of six months, the repairs are expected to be completed within 86 days.

Pedestrians will not be able to use the following paths:

• Chacombe: From No 10 Chacombe to No 33 and 34 Chacombe
• Chacombe: Path linking No 33 and 34 Chacombe to No 35 Chacombe
• Chacombe: From the extended party property of No 59 and No 60 Chacombe, to its western extent
• Chacombe: Path linking No 44 to No 48 Chacombe
• Finchale: Path linking No 33 and 34 Chacombe to No 26 Finchale
• Melrose: Path linking No 26 Finchale to No 26 Melrose
• Melrose: Path linking No 11 Finchale, for a distance of 69 metres in a westerly then a southerly direction

An alternative route will be provided for pedestrians.

Children say trains are their favourite way to travel

A fifth of children dream of becoming a train driver when they grow up – while a quarter say train journeys excite them more than car, boat or bus trips, according to research by TransPennine Express (TPE).

One in five children named trains as their favourite way to travel and a quarter of parents say journeys that begin by train often turn into their most memorable family experiences. The study also revealed that looking out of the window tops the list of what children enjoy most, followed by the sense of adventure.

To celebrate how much children love travelling by train, TPE has launched a free children’s activity book onboard its services. The booklet, which has arrived just in time for the Easter holidays, can be requested by parents or children directly from onboard service hosts on all routes.

Designed for children aged between four and 11, it aims to make family journeys more entertaining while also teaching facts about train travel and safety. The booklet also introduces children to destinations throughout the TPE network with interactive games.

Alongside the activity books the train operator is also providing junior travellers with ticket wallets to help keep their tickets safe.

Andrew McClements, Customer Experience and Transformation Director, said: “We wanted to create something that makes travelling with us even more enjoyable for families, while also helping children learn along the way. The activity book is designed especially for young customers and even road-tested by children to make sure it’s fun, engaging and easy to use.

“It’s a great way to introduce important safety messages and the excitement of travelling by train.”