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eveningstandard--2019-01-29--UK weather forecast aposWorst travel chaos since Beast from the East expectedapos as snow hits
| 2019-01-29T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: 'Worst travel chaos since Beast from the East expected' as snow hits Britain
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The worst travel chaos since last year’s Beast from East has been predicted with up to 10cm of snow expected to fall in parts of the UK today. Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office across most of the country. Between 1 and 3cm of snow has been widely forecast while 5 to 10cm could fall on higher ground. Flurries have already been reported in northern England, Scotland and Wales. Four separate yellow weather warnings have been issued. Warnings for snow and ice are in place in the south east, covering East Anglia and London, from 9pm on Tuesday until 12pm on Friday; for central regions, Wales and the north east between 12pm on Tuesday and 12pm on Friday; and in the western side of Scotland and into north west England until 11am on Wednesday. A warning for Northern Ireland, running from 5.30am until 11am on Wednesday, said ice may form causing potential problems on untreated roads. Heavy snow had already fallen in Cumbria by Tuesday lunchtime, with one unfortunate driver getting his van stuck in a ditch. Drivers have been told not to travel in the worst conditions. RAC spokesman Simon Williams told the BBC: "The worst cold weather travel chaos since last winter's Beast from the East is expected. "If you must travel, pack a blanket, shovel and food in case you get stuck." RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis added: “Drivers face some treacherous conditions as some truly wintry weather finally descends on large parts of the UK. “We strongly recommend drivers reduce their speed and more than double the amount of space between themselves and the vehicle in front, giving them more time to react if they need to. “But the bigger problem for most drivers is likely to be the threat of ice overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning’s commute. Roads and pavements will freeze overnight, leaving glass-like surfaces that will increase the risk of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians running into difficulties." Andy Thomas, managing director of strategic operations at Network Rail, warned trains may be forced to slow down in adverse conditions. “When conditions are very serious, trains might have to slow down – just as a car would on a road – this is so everyone can get where they need to go, safely,” he said. At Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, passengers have been told to check with their airline as the weather worsens. A spokeswoman said: “Heathrow is closely monitoring and preparing for cold weather conditions forecast for the UK. “Those travelling via Heathrow are encouraged to contact their airline for up to date flight information.” During Tuesday morning, a band of rain will push from west to east which could fall as rain, sleet or snow, particularly at peaks in Wales and northern England and Scotland. As the day progresses the wintry weather will move across the Midlands and into the south east. Met Office forecaster Mark Wilson said: “We have this band of rain in the west falling as snow in places. “This band is going to push eastwards and hit London in the late afternoon and evening. “It will be a cold day with rain, sleet and snow for the UK as a whole. “Tuesday night will be very cold, with more wintry showers in the west. There will be lows of around -6 or -7C in northern England but could be even colder than that. “Wednesday will be very cold, drier and brighter for most of the UK but very cold.” Temperatures fell as low as -7C in the Highlands overnight, while London was at just about freezing as large parts of the country woke up to frost. Snow showers could return on Wednesday and there is a risk of further disruptive snow and ice to parts of the country towards the end of the week.
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-worst-travel-chaos-since-beast-from-the-east-expected-as-snow-hits-britain-a4051406.html
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2019-01-29 09:35:00+00:00
| 1,548,772,500 | 1,567,550,359 |
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162,245 |
eveningstandard--2019-01-30--Prankster dupes BBC weather forecaster by sending in snow picture claiming his name is aposI C Rho
| 2019-01-30T00:00:00 |
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Prankster dupes BBC weather forecaster by sending in snow picture claiming his name is 'I C Rhodes'
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A prankster duped a weather forecaster on the BBC by pretending his name was “I C Rhodes”. BBC Weather’s Simon King was talking to viewers about the UK’s frosty forecast on Tuesday in front of a background which showed a road blanketed in snow in Strathaven. However, eagle-eyed viewers noticed the picture was sent in by a prankster called “I C Rhodes”. The windup was branded “genius” by some on social media, while another wrote: “A photo of a snowy road has been sent in by ‘I C Rhodes’. I think the BBC have been had here.” “Someone had fun this morning submitting their weather photo,” another person wrote on Twitter, as others branded the joke “hilarious” and a “fantastic effort”. The snow joke comes as Britain braces itself for the coldest night of the winter so far, with “significant snowfall” likely to cause further travel delays and school closures. Temperatures of minus 10C are possible in parts of the country in the early hours of Thursday, with this winter’s record of minus 10.8C expected to be broken, the Met Office warned. Manchester and Liverpool airports were at a standstill on Wednesday morning and several schools in the cities closed their doors because of the harsh conditions. Flights have since resumed at Liverpool Airport and Manchester Airport has reopened one of its runways after the initial closure. The deepest snowfall recorded by the Met Office at 9am on Wednesday was 11cm at Tulloch Bridge in Inverness-shire. Depths of 9cm were also recorded in Thomastown in Co Fermanagh and Spadeadam in Cumbria.
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Katy Clifton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prankster-dupes-bbc-weather-forecaster-by-sending-in-snow-picture-claiming-his-name-is-i-c-rhodes-a4053466.html
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2019-01-30 17:54:57+00:00
| 1,548,888,897 | 1,567,550,222 |
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162,287 |
eveningstandard--2019-01-30--UK weather forecast snow alert until Friday as mercury to plummet to -12C and drivers warned of tre
| 2019-01-30T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: snow alert until Friday as mercury to plummet to -12C and drivers warned of treacherous roads
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Motorists driving tonight and tomorrow have been warned of treacherous conditions on roads as more snow is on the way in Britain. Met Office forecasters said temperatures could plunge to -12C in parts of Scotland tonight after winter's first significant snowfall. London could see its second dusting of snow of the winter as the mercury plummets, while this year's record of -10.8C is also likely to be broken. Yellow weather warnings for ice are in place in north-western Scotland and the northern and western isles, alerting travellers to be wary of slippery roads. A similar warning is in place for north-west England, south-west England, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber. The Midlands, east of England, Greater London and the south of England should also beware of fog making driving on icy roads even more complicated on Thursday morning. A yellow warning for snow is also in place across large swathes of England and is due to remain in place until late on Friday night. Most of Scotland should also be prepared for snowfall. Commuters are urged to check local forecasts and weather conditions before they travel. Meteorologist Mark Wilson said: "Potentially we could be as low as minus 12 tonight over snow cover across Scotland. "It will be exceptionally cold - what we need to beat at the moment is minus 10.8C. That was at Braemar on January 18. "I think there is still a very good chance that could happen - obviously it's not a complete dead cert but I think it's more likely than not that we will get colder than that. Definitely that's one to watch. "Even away from that it's going to be a cold night across the board - temperatures widely below freezing and a pretty widespread and severe frost for many." Mr Wilson said the Met Office still expected snow overnight into Thursday morning, but at this stage it was unclear where would see the most. "Some areas of higher ground could see as much as 10cm of snow - possibly a bit more than that over the highest ground in Wales," he said. Even London could get in on the action. Mr Wilson said: "There's definitely the potential for some accumulations in London - it's a tricky one but there's a risk of a light covering at least for a time." He said elsewhere in the south east could potentially get a bit more snow coverage - particularly across higher ground. Parts of outer London saw some light snowfall overnight on Tuesday, while other areas suffered more severe conditions as the mercury plummeted below freezing. Snow was coming down heavily in parts of northern England on Wednesday morning including in Manchester. Manchester and Liverpool airports were at a standstill for much of the morning and several schools in the cities closed their doors because of the harsh conditions. Flights have since resumed at Liverpool Airport and Manchester Airport has reopened one of its runways after the initial period of closure. The deepest snowfall recorded by the Met Office at 9am on Wednesday was 11cm at Tulloch Bridge in Inverness-shire. Depths of 9cm were also recorded in Thomastown in Co Fermanagh and Spadeadam in Cumbria. Gritters worked to clear roads across the North West as commuters were warned over tricky conditions and long delays. "Significant snow accumulation" caused an avalanche on Snowdon, Wales's highest mountain, on Tuesday afternoon, according to Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. A climbing group was caught in the snowslide and one man broke his leg. The disruption caused by the snow is set to deepen with a weather system arriving from the South West and pushing north on Thursday. Councils have prepared for heavy snowfall, with more than 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled, the Local Government Association said.
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Ella Wills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-and-snow-forecast-snow-alert-until-friday-as-drivers-warned-of-danger-on-roads-amid-very-a4053516.html
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2019-01-30 19:13:00+00:00
| 1,548,893,580 | 1,567,550,216 |
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162,456 |
eveningstandard--2019-01-31--UK weather forecast Snow chaos as British Airways cancels flights from London Heathrow and whiteout
| 2019-01-31T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Snow chaos as British Airways cancels flights from London Heathrow and whiteout leaves 100 drivers stranded in Cornwall
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A band of heavy snow has travelled eastwards across southern England and Wales bringing severe travel disruption on roads, rail and at airports. Up to 10cm of snow was forecast in parts of the country with wintry showers hitting London on Thursday night. British Airways cancelled a number of short-haul flights to and from Heathrow Airport due to the "adverse weather conditions", while Transport for London advised commuters to complete their journeys by 9pm. The Met Office issued an amber “danger to life” warning mainly covering parts of the south west and south Wales, which ran until 9pm on Thursday. Road users and air passengers were delayed by the weather and there were warnings of rail delays and cancellations, power outages and the cutting off of rural communities. Cornwall Airport, near Newquay, was temporarily closed due to snow on Thursday afternoon. Around 100 vehicles were stranded on the A30 near Temple, also in Cornwall, because of a whiteout, Highways England said. An "intensive effort" was under way to help the stranded motorists, officials said. Meanwhile a crash involving multiple vehicles closed a stretch of the M6 near Wigan, Highways England said. Snow depths of 5cm were recorded by the Met Office by 6.30pm in Bodmin, Cornwall and Sennybridge, Powys and the weather was moving across southern England and Wales, affecting counties including Wilsthere, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent. A spokeswoman for British Airways said: "We recognise the uncertainty that the bad weather may be causing customers, and have offered those due to travel on short-haul flights to/from Heathrow the opportunity to postpone their journey. "Due to the adverse weather conditions predicted, we have been forced to cancel and merge a number of short-haul flights tomorrow to ensure that we protect the rest of our schedule. "Safety is always our priority, and we're working hard to keep our operation moving. We're sorry that some of our services are being delayed by the weather conditions. "Our flights to and from Gatwick and London City Airports are planned to operate as normal. "We are advising customers to keep checking ba.com for the latest information about their flights." Highways England said a plough and a gritter were sent to assist motorists in Cornwall and warned people not to travel following the "significant" snowfall. Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk, head of roads policing across Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, tweeted: "For those stuck on the A30 in Cornwall, an intensive effort is under way to clear the carriageways of vehicles to allow the gritters through. "Please stay with your vehicles and we will get to you." As well as the amber warning, there were yellow snow and ice warnings in place for a wider area across southern England and Wales and for the east of the UK and northern Scotland. The M6 was closed in the northbound direction between junctions 25 and 26. Highways England tweeted: "Traffic officers are on scene and all emergency services are en route." South Western Railway warned passengers that trains may be cancelled on Friday morning while work was done to check and clear the tracks. David Dickson, chief operating officer for Network Rail's Wessex Route, said: "With snow and freezing conditions expected, we are asking passengers to please check before they travel tomorrow morning." Met Office forecaster Steven Keates told the Standard: “What we have seen so far is a band of rain turning into snow as it pushes east. “Some has hit Newquay already, there has been quite a bit of snow on the A30. Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and south Wales have been the worst affected. “There is a mixture of rain, sleet and snow but the rain could turn into snow very quickly. “Conditions have the potential to become quite tricky as we move more towards rush hour when it will hit Taunton and Bristol, Cardiff and Newport. “10cm of snow could fall in places during the evening rush hour so it has the potential to cause maximum disruption. “Later this evening the weather will push eastwards into Southampton, Bournemouth, Brighton and then later into London. “We could see one or two issues with transport in the capital tomorrow morning.” The weather warning was issued after the country had its coldest night of the winter so far. The coldest place overnight was Braemar in Aberdeenshire where the mercury dropped to -12.9C and temperatures continued to fall into Thursday morning, with a low of -14.4C, according to the Met Office. The lowest ever temperature in the UK in January was also recorded in Braemar when temperatures plummeted to -27.2C in 1982. On Wednesday night, all four parts of the UK set new records for the 2018/2019 winter with Sennybridge, Powys, dropping to -9.3C, Katesbridge in Northern Ireland falling to -8.2C and Redesdale Camp, Northumberland, recording temperatures of -10.5C. The Met Office said: "The snow could be heavy at times and around 3-7cm could settle within two to three hours, with up to 10cm in some places. The highest snowfall accumulations are likely to be in areas above 150 metres or so." Gritters were out on the roads, with snowploughs, vehicles and more than 60 staff on standby in Somerset, where the country council urged people to look after vulnerable friends, family and neighbours. Highways England, which urged motorists to "take care when driving", said key routes affected would include the A30, the A38 and the M5. Met Office forecaster Mark Wilson said the cold temperatures were due to stick around. "Saturday night into Sunday could also be very cold," Mr Wilson said.
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Patrick Grafton-Green, Ella Wills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-snow-chaos-as-british-airways-cancels-flights-and-drivers-left-stranded-in-a4054691.html
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2019-01-31 19:59:00+00:00
| 1,548,982,740 | 1,567,550,086 |
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162,655 |
eveningstandard--2019-02-01--UK snow and weather forecast fresh snow chaos as drivers become stranded during aposblizzardapos
| 2019-02-01T00:00:00 |
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UK snow and weather forecast: fresh snow chaos as drivers become stranded during 'blizzard' in Basingstoke amid big freeze
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Commuters faced a second night of travel misery this evening as "flash blizzards" wreaked havoc on roads and rail in the south of Britain. A weather warning for snow was extended for four hours until midnight as forecasters warned wintry showers affecting southern England will continue to move slowly southwards throughout Friday night. Travellers were hit by long delays and schools closed their doors today as February began with the coldest night for seven years. By the evening RAF Odiham in Hampshire had recorded 19cm of snow, while London City Airport was forced to close its runway due to "heavy snowfall" at 10pm. The whiteout caused long delays on the M3 westbound between junctions six and seven, with stranded vehicles sparking tailbacks stretching to Farnborough. Drivers reported being trapped on the motorway for more than five hours amid the heavy snowfall. And there were challenging driving conditions and delays reported throughout Hampshire and Surrey, with the A31, A3 and A30 among major roads affected. Hampshire Police urged motorists to "please stay in your cars" amid the adverse weather conditions. While South Western Railway reported delays on lines between Basingstoke and Windchester as "multiple" trees were blocking the railway. There were flurries of snow throughout the capital on Friday evening but heavy showers appeared to affect the south east of London by 10pm. Highways England said that one lane of the M3 westbound is now open between junctions six and seven after closures due to snow and stranded vehicles including three jacknifed lorries. The closure caused severe delays and Highways England urged drivers to consider alternative routes. Frustrated motorists complained of tailbacks on the M3 as far as London. Lee Evans tweeted: "The M3 Westbound (eg out of London) is now largely a car park and is not moving from junction three. "Do not join the queue as it will be a very long delay." James Hemming said he was driving on the A30 from Newbury down to Basingstoke and Salisbury when a “flash blizzard” suddenly struck. He told the Standard: “Lorries, and me, are struggling with even the slightest incline. “Pretty much came from nowhere.” It comes after a coating of up to 14cm of snow caused havoc in the south west on Thursday, forcing motorists to abandon their cars and seek shelter as traffic stood still. Following the snowy conditions rail commuters living in south east London and Kent were told to "travel earlier or later to avoid the busiest trains" as Southeastern's winter weather timetable came into effect today. Most flights were cancelled from a snow-covered Bristol Airport on Friday, but normal service is expected on Saturday. Flight disruption at airports in Cardiff and Bristol left queues of rugby fans facing a race to get to Paris ahead of Friday evening's France vs Wales Six Nations opener. Ex-Wales captain and BBC pundit Sam Warburton was one of the passengers due to fly on the cancelled 9.30am flight from Cardiff Airport to Charles de Gaulle, while fan Leon Brown's axed flight forced him to put his two game tickets up for sale. Salt-spreaders covered 80,000 miles of England's motorways and major A roads through the night to keep traffic moving, Highways England said. More snow is forecast going into the weekend, and though it is unlikely to be as heavy, there is a danger of untreated, treacherous ice covering paths and roads. A fresh yellow warning for snow and ice covering large areas of the UK took effect from noon on Friday until the same time on Saturday. It covers northern Scotland, most of Northern Ireland, the eastern coast of England and the west coast of Wales. A separate warning for ice is in place for the southern counties between 1pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday. Conditions will be largely bright and cold through Saturday but a widespread hard frost and freezing fog are forecast for the early hours of Sunday. And temperatures this weekend could drop even lower than the blisteringly cold -15.4C experienced during the latest Arctic snap across Britain. On Thursday night the temperature hit the sub-zero figure in the Scottish highlands, the lowest recorded since 2012. Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond said: “Saturday could threaten the coldest night of the year so far.” This again would be in “very rural Scotland”, she added. Expanding upon the weekend, Ms Diamond said the temperatures across the board are to stay low while “wintry showers” are also possible. However, crisp winter sunshine is set to shine down in many areas. On Saturday, she said: “Another cold day but there will be plenty of winter sunshine for many.” She added the snow will not be as widespread but there will still be “a few wintry showers of snow”. The areas most likely to be affected by snow are coastlines in the north and to the east, though as rain comes in from the west this could see elsewhere impacted. New weather warnings are in place for parts of Scotland and the north west of England, which will continue in to Monday. Throughout the days, temperatures are expected to sit around 2C to 4C, but overnight across the weekend most places will be sub-zero. For London, there is a slim chance of wintry showers on Saturday, though the frosty downpours are not likely to spread strongly inland. Snow beating down across Britain has already led to chaos on roads and at airports across the nation. Highgate Hill in London saw major disruption with vehicles unable to get up the incline due to the coating across the road. Buses were seen along the route stuck due to losing grip on the carriageway and unable to move. Transport for London said that certain bus journeys were being cut short due to the large red wagons becoming stuck. Elsewhere on Friday, a landslip at a village in Cornwall blocked off vehicle access to around 30 homes and kept other cars trapped inside a cul-de-sac. Around 1,000 tonnes of hillside collapsed on to the narrow Scrations Lane, in the village of Lostwithiel, but no-one was injured and no property damaged, Cornwall Council said. More than 100 people who left their cars on the A30 to seek shelter at a pub in Cornwall were told to pick up their vehicles "as soon as possible" by Highways England. Councillor Geoff Brown, who handles transport at Cornwall Council, said "the actions of a few impacted on many" after abandoned cars blocked emergency services, delaying the clear-up. Authorities asked motorists to completely clear their vehicles of snow and Wiltshire and Thames Valley police forces advised drivers to travel only if absolutely necessary. One driver claimed he "could see perfectly well" after his car, with its side windows completely encased in snow, was stopped in High Wycombe, police added. Meanwhile, images posted online showed firefighters working with shovels to clear a route out of their stations. Thousands of schoolchildren were enjoying an extended weekend as hundreds of schools closed their doors on Thursday and Friday. Friday's closures included more than half of Bristol's schools, more than 300 in Buckinghamshire, more than 150 in Cornwall and scores across Oxfordshire. On the rail network, passengers were urged to check before they travel in case the conditions impact services and some Eurostar services were cancelled on Friday. Transport for London also advised passengers to check their service status before setting off. The Met Office said a low of -15.4C (4.3F) was recorded just before midnight on Thursday at Braemar in the Scottish Highlands. Had it fallen more than 0.2C (0.4F) lower it would have surpassed the low of -15.6C (3.92F) set in 2012.
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Ella Wills, Jacob Jarvis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-snow-and-weather-forecast-temperatures-could-drop-below-154c-at-weekend-as-big-freeze-continues-a4055326.html
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2019-02-01 13:07:00+00:00
| 1,549,044,420 | 1,567,549,940 |
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162,657 |
eveningstandard--2019-02-01--UK weather forecast Commuters warned of travel chaos as heavy snowfall and ice sweeps across Britai
| 2019-02-01T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Commuters warned of travel chaos as heavy snowfall and ice sweeps across Britain
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Commuters face more travel chaos after heavy snowfall across much of southern England last night left hundreds of people trapped in their cars. A severe snow and ice alert has been issued by the Met Office for large parts of the country, with forecasters warning drivers could become stranded on roads on Friday morning. There have been warnings of flight cancellations at Heathrow. British Airways said some short-haul flights to and from the airport have been cancelled or merged. Disruption for rail passengers is also expected. Southeastern, which runs services in London, Kent and East Sussex, has put its “winter weather timetable” in place and warned travellers to expect peak times to be busier than normal. South Western Railway warned passengers to expect delays and that trains may be cancelled while work is done to check and clear the tracks. It comes after around 100 cars got stuck on a stretch of the A30 by Temple, Cornwall amid the freezing conditions last night. An "intensive effort" was under way to help the motorists, who had become stranded, police said. While the southwest was worst hit by the snow, the freezing weather is moving across southern England and Wales, affecting Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Dozens of schools in Corwall, where snow was laying at least 12cm deep, will be closed on Friday. Across Devonshire 34 schools have also said they will be closed or partially closed. Students at a collage in the county were forced to remain there overnight due to the severe weather. Temperatures in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, plunged to minus 14.5C (5.9F) on Thursday evening, which is the lowest temperature recorded anywhere in the UK since 2012, according to the Met Office. The snowfall already exceeds the maximum 10cm of snowfall that was predicted when the forecaster issued a severe weather warning for yesterday. Cornwall Airport, which is near Newquay, was forced to temporarily close on Thursday because of the snow, and around 100 cars got stuck on a nearby stretch of the A30 by Temple. An "intensive effort" is under way to help the motorists, according to Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk, head of roads policing across Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Matt Argyle, 46, who got stuck on the A30 travelling eastbound near Temple, said he had been sat in the same spot for five hours. He said: "A police search and rescue vehicle has just driven past, but that's the first service vehicle I've seen. There's no cars on the other side of the road so it must be completely blocked somewhere." The IT specialist has managed to stay warm using a sleeping bag and extra clothes he had packed in his car. Journalism student Georgette Beacham, 28, got caught in the snow while returning from Plymouth to Falmouth. She said: "Everyone was driving slowly but particularly on the hills, cars were jack-knifing and people were getting stuck going up hill and skidding going down hill and having to pull over." A plough and a gritter have been sent to help the drivers who are backed up along the snow-coated carriageway, according to images on social media. There were also vehicles stuck on the A39 between Winnards Perch and Wagebridge, and Cornwall Council tweeted: "Please stay with your car. We have gritters on the way and they will clear the roads as quickly as possible." Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service said motorists were stuck on the A38 near Haldon Hill and the A380 near Ideford Dip. Emergency services have warned drivers to stay in their cars and keep warm. The Met Office tweeted: "Snow, initially moving north and east across parts of southern and southwestern England, the Midlands and Wales, will stall and tend to fragment. "Wintry showers will continue in northern and eastern areas. Ice is likely in many parts overnight." There are "treacherous driving conditions in places", the forecaster added. Snow depths of 8cm in Cumbria and 7cm in Inverness-shire were also recorded by the Met Office on Thursday evening, although this is believed to be mostly leftover from Wednesday. Commuters in many parts of the country were warned to leave work early on Thursday to ensure they got home. Transport for London had advised commuters to try to finish their journeys before 9pm last night, due to the adverse weather.
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Sean Morrison
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-heavy-snowfall-and-ice-sweeps-across-britain-bringing-travel-chaos-a4054816.html
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2019-02-01 02:46:00+00:00
| 1,549,007,160 | 1,567,549,938 |
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eveningstandard--2019-02-04--UK weather forecast Flood warnings as Brits face wet and windy week after deep freeze
| 2019-02-04T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Flood warnings as Brits face wet and windy week after deep freeze
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Brits are facing a week of wet and windy weather as the UK recovers from the grip of a deep freeze. Met Office forecasters have warned of rain or showers across the country for most of this week after days of wintry conditions. A warning for snow and ice was in place across parts of Scotland from 9pm on Sunday until midday today ahead of a band of rain that is set to sweep over the nation in the coming days. While the Environment Agency has issued five flood alerts across the south west including Somerset, mid Bristol and the River Avon and the River Dart in Devon. Officials have warned of rising river levels due to rainfall and melting snow. Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson told the Standard: "It's not going to be a complete washout but there will be rain or showers around for most of this week." He added that Brits should expect the chill to continue overnight into Tuesday before the mercury returns to the milder average temperatures of this time of year. "Tonight is going to be a very cold one," Mr Wilson said. Temperatures could fall as low as -9C in Scotland or -2C in the north of England and there is a chance of some freezing fog on Tuesday morning. But on the whole the UK will be "milder than last week", said the forecaster. He said: "Tuesday will be dry and bright for most but cold to start, with some freezing fog patches. "Then a band of rain will move in from the west so it will be fairly wet and windy by the afternoon." He added that Londoners should expect it to be damp later in the day. "On Wednesday there will be some sun but outbreaks of rain towards the north and west," Mr Wilson added. "We are looking at highs of 11C in the south, with a risk of rain in the afternoon in London." The forecaster added that a mixture of dry and bright weather and showers looks set to continue until Friday. Temperatures will remain mild with highs of around 10C by the end of the week, he said. It comes after the UK was hit by days of snow, ice and plunging temperatures from Thursday into the weekend. England recorded the coldest night of the winter so far on Saturday night. But Mr Wilson said forecasters are not expecting the return of the freeze "for the time being". Thousands of pupils are being affected by school and nursery closures due to snow and ice in the north of Scotland. Head teachers made the decision to either shut or partially shut when severe weather conditions caused road closures, with one school and a nursery also left with no water, heating or power. More than 7,000 pupils in the Highlands from a total of six secondary schools (4,226 pupils), 20 primary schools (2,486 pupils) and 15 nurseries (524 children) are affected. In Moray, 15 primary schools, two secondary schools and three nurseries were also either closed or partially closed by conditions. Decisions over school and nursery closures are made by teachers on a case-by-case basis.
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Ella Wills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-flood-warnings-as-brits-facing-wet-and-windy-week-after-deep-freeze-a4057041.html
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2019-02-04 14:14:00+00:00
| 1,549,307,640 | 1,567,549,652 |
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163,572 |
eveningstandard--2019-02-07--UK weather forecast 80 MPH winds hit England and Wales and thereaposs warnings of more to come
| 2019-02-07T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: 80 MPH winds hit England and Wales and there's warnings of more to come
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Gusts approaching 80mph have hit England and Wales with weather warnings for further strong winds set to come into force for the weekend. A yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for most of the UK on Friday and Saturday, meaning delays are likely to road, rail, air and ferry travel. Tall vehicles travelling on exposed roads and bridges should also expect to be delayed by the weather, according to forecasters. Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: "Through Friday and Saturday there are going to be some more strong winds and heavy rain." The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, a major commuter route across the River Thames, was closed for around three hours on Thursday morning due to unsafe wind speeds, Highways England said. Essex Police warned motorists to expect long delays on roads in the area. A 76mph gust was measured on Thursday morning in Capel Curig, north Wales, as well as a 67mph gust in Aberdaron on the country's west coast. In the south east of England, 54mph winds were measured in Langdon Bay in Kent and gusts of 52mph in Thorney Island, West Sussex. The strongest wind measured by the Met Office overnight was 79mph on the Isle of Wight. Winds are expected to ease off later on Thursday ahead of the blustery weekend. Mr Wilson said on Thursday: "There is going to be a wet and windy feel this morning but through the rest of the day winds will ease a little bit. "There will be a mixture of sunshine and showers, with the showers mainly in the west." The yellow weather warning runs from 12pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday.
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Sean Morrison
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-brace-for-70mph-as-met-office-warns-of-travel-disruption-and-power-outages-a4059801.html
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2019-02-07 04:44:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-08--UK weather forecast Driver dies as Storm Erik batters UK with 70mph winds
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UK weather forecast: Driver dies as Storm Erik batters UK with 70mph winds
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A driver has been killed after a tree fell on his car as Storm Erik battered the UK with powerful winds. The storm was expected to bring gales of up to 70mph to parts of the country on Friday and will be followed by rain and more unsettled weather, forecasters said. At about 5.30am, a tree came down on two cars in blustery conditions on the A384 in Devon. A 50-year-old man, who was driving an Alfa Romeo, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin had been informed. The driver of a Hyundai, a woman in her 20s, had to be removed from her car by the fire service. She suffered minor injuries. An Emirates flight from Dubai declared an emergency as it was twice forced to abandon a landing at Heathrow Airport due to wind shear, according to reports, and was diverted to Manchester Airport as it ran low on fuel. A number of bridge closures have also been put in place as a result of the bad weather. The Severn Bridge, which connects England and Wales, was partially closed as a result of high winds. The bridge was closed to all vehicles heading eastbound, and closed westbound to all high-sided and vulnerable vehicles. The Tamar Bridge between Devon and Cornwall was also closed to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles in both directions. Wet weather will follow later as rain moves in across the UK, and some of it could be heavy at times. Met Office meteorologist Nicola Maxey said: "On Friday we've got a named storm passing through the north of the country. "We're looking at winds of 50 to 60mph in Northern Ireland and the west of Scotland. "But Erik could bring the possibility of 70mph gusts along more exposed coasts. "Even away from the strongest gusts we could still have gale-force winds." The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Friday for strong winds across Northern Ireland and western Scotland until the evening, and for heavy rain in Scotland until Saturday afternoon. A further wind warning is in place for Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England until 3pm Saturday. Saturday will see a mix of sunny spells and blustery showers, with the most persistent rain in the north of the country and the possible risk of hail and thunder in the west. There will be frost and the chance of some snow in the north of the country towards the end of the weekend where rain meets cold air. Forecasting Sunday's weather, Ms Maxey said: "There is the chance of patchy rain and this could be heavy in places. "Because of the cold air, this could fall as snow on higher ground in Scotland and England on Sunday. "We're expecting a widespread frost on Sunday night and into Monday, and the unsettled weather will continue into the start of next week." Storm Erik was named by Irish forecaster Met Eireann on Thursday.
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-latest-storm-erik-to-batter-uk-with-70mph-gales-as-met-office-issues-severe-a4061011.html
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2019-02-08 06:55:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-08--UK weather forecast Storm Erik to batter country with 70mph gales as Met Office issues severe weath
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UK weather forecast: Storm Erik to batter country with 70mph gales as Met Office issues severe weather warnings
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Storm Erik is set to batter the UK with 70mph gales with forecasters issuing severe weather warnings across a swathe of the country. The stormy weather, which is also expected to bring heavy rain, is expected to arrive in Britain on Friday morning and will last right through until Saturday afternoon. A man was seriously injured at about 5.30am when a tree came down on two cars in blustery conditions on the busy A384 in Devon. A woman was also injured. The most powerful winds are forecast to hit the exposed coasts of Northern Ireland on Friday morning while heavy rain could lead to flooding in Scotland, the Met Office said. The weather will result in some "quite nasty travelling conditions", meteorologist Sarah Kent warned. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for Friday for strong winds across Northern Ireland, which will last between 9am and 6pm, and for heavy rain in Scotland right through until Saturday afternoon. A second wind warning for northern England, southern Scotland and much of northern England is in place from the early hours of Saturday until 3pm. Elsewhere, the Welsh and Cornish coasts could see winds of 55mph, while along the coast of southern England gusts could reach 50mph, Ms Kent said. She added: "It's going to be a noticeably windy day everywhere today. "And that is going to be in association with outbreaks of heavy rain too, so there will be some quite nasty travelling conditions out there this morning." Winds are expected to ease off by Sunday. Storm Erik was named by Irish forecaster Met Eireann on Thursday and overnight brought winds of 56mph to Cork.
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-latest-storm-erik-to-batter-uk-with-70mph-gales-as-met-office-issues-severe-a4061011.html
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2019-02-08 06:55:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-09--UK weather forecast Storm Erik to batter UK for second day with rain and 70mph winds
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UK weather forecast: Storm Erik to batter UK for second day with rain and 70mph winds
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Storm Erik’s strong winds are set to bring another blustery day to Britain before snow showers hit parts, forecasters have warned. The storm has wreaked havoc across the UK with planes struggling to land, trees being blown onto buses and thousands left without power. Weather warnings are in place across Scotland and northern England as winds up to 70mph are expected to batter the country for a second day on Saturday. The storm’s strongest recorded gust on Friday was 84mph at Capel Curig, in Wales, the Met Office said. The winds have made for difficult driving - and flying - conditions. Footage showed a British Airways plane forced to abandon its initial landing at Heathrow airport after strong winds put the aircraft off-balance seconds before it was about to touchdown. Also on Friday, a tree fell on to a double-decker bus in Dorset, but no injuries were reported. A driver in Belfast also had a lucky escape as a tree was blown onto their car on Friday. Local media has reported that trees and powerlines have been brought down in South Cumbria, leaving more than 6,000 homes without power on Saturday. “Strong winds will lead to some difficult driving conditions on Saturday morning, especially across northern England,” the Met Office said. A weather warning for wind on Saturday has been extended to cover most of the UK, while in Scotland heavy rain is expected into the afternoon, with a risk of flooding in some parts. Much of the country will see strong winds and rain showers, some mixed with hale and becoming thundery, meteorologist Alex Burkill said. "It's going to be another very windy one, particularly across northern England, Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern Wales. They're going to have very strong winds. "We could therefore see some further problems on roads." As winds ease off later on Saturday, some hill snow is forecast in central and southern parts of England and into Wales, Mr Burkill said, before calmer conditions on Sunday. "That (hill snow) will clear through Sunday morning, with blustery showers following behind. Meanwhile, in the north it's going to be a fairly bright day,” Mr Burkill said. There will be a few showers perhaps and it could turn windy but not as windy as today by any means."
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Bonnie Christian
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https://www.standard.co.uk/standard-home/weather/storm-erik-to-batter-uk-for-a-second-day-with-rain-and-70mph-winds-a4061991.html
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2019-02-09 08:54:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-10--UK weather forecast more snow and ice to hit Britain after deadly Storm Erik
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UK weather forecast: more snow and ice to hit Britain after deadly Storm Erik
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Snow and ice are expected to hit the UK tonight as the country recovers from deadly Storm Erik that wreaked havoc over the weekend. The Met Office has warned snow is expected to fall in hilly areas on Sunday evening as temperatures drop overnight to hover above freezing by Monday morning. Earlier on Sunday, snow flurries were reported in Devon but forecasters said it had not settled. A northerly wind will bring colder air to the country later today, meteorologist Sophie Yeomans told the Standard. “There will be rain and hill snow arriving in Northern Ireland later today and in Scotland in the evening,” she said. A yellow ice warning is in place for parts of northern Scotland. “There have been a few reports of snow across parts of Devon, a few flakes in the air,” she said. “They’re seeing it falling from sky but it's melting as soon as it hits the ground.” The Met Office said there will be rain with some hill snow moving southeastwards across central and southern England and Wales with strong winds. There will also be some wintry showers in the north with risk of frost and ice. After a cold start to Monday, Ms Yeomans said temperatures are expected to become more mild, reaching double figures by the middle of the week. The UK is recovering as 75mph winds battered the country over Friday and Saturday, killing three. A kitesurfer died after an incident on a beach in north Devon on Saturday morning, police said. On Friday morning, a man in Devon died after 70mph gale winds blew a huge tree onto his car as he was driving near the Dartbridge Inn. Hours later, shortly before 10am, another man driving a van on the B4306 between Pontyberem and Llannon, West Wales, was killed by a large tree that fell across the road. Thousands were also left without power, planes struggled to land and trees blowing onto roads caused widespread traffic delays. Storm Erik followed a spell of freezing temperatures that gripped the UK, causing widespread snowfall across the country.
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Bonnie Christian
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https://www.standard.co.uk/standard-home/weather/uk-weather-forecast-more-snow-and-ice-to-hit-britain-after-deadly-storm-erik-a4062476.html
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2019-02-10 11:40:52+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-12--UK weather forecast Britain set for return of cold snap wind and rain after mild week with highs o
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UK weather forecast: Britain set for return of cold snap, wind and rain after mild week with highs of 11C
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Forecasters have warned a freezing cold snap and windy weather could return to Britain following a mild respite this week. Wet and windy weather is set to arrive from the west with the chance of colder conditions next week, according to the Met Office. And there could be further snowfall in the UK, mainly on the hills. The colder snap is expected to hit the UK next week following a fairly mild week with temperatures reaching double figures in parts. In London and the south east this week, temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 10 or 11C. Richard Miles from the Met Office told the Standard: “It’s dry and cloudy with some sunny spells. However today there will be patches of fog and some possible frost overnight." “Tomorrow there will be some patchy fog but it will be a mild and sunny day, mild for this time of year. Elsewhere, the northwest will be hit by some rain with heavier showers predicted in western Scotland. The cold spell will come just weeks after the UK was hit by snow. Earlier this month, the coldest temperatures this year were recorded when the mercury dropped to -16C in the Scottish Highlands and -10 in other parts of England.
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Sophie Williams
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-britain-set-for-return-of-cold-snap-wind-and-rain-after-mild-week-with-highs-of-a4064486.html
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2019-02-12 13:23:40+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-14--UK weather forecast latest Britain to be hotter than California as tropical air stream passes over
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UK weather forecast latest: Britain to be hotter than California as tropical air stream passes over country
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The UK is set to bask in hotter temperatures than California this Valentine’s Day as a stream of tropical air from the Canary Islands passes over the country. Forecasters say the mercury could reach as high as 16C in parts of Britain, with widespread sunshine expected. It could be the warmest Valentine’s Day on record in Scotland if temperatures there rise above 16C. The warmest Valentine's Day on record in the UK was 19.1C, recorded in Somerset in 1988. But before sunshine broke out a severe fog warning was in place across a swathe of southern England and Wales. Met Office forecaster Craig Snell told the Standard: “This morning we are off to a fairly cold start across southern parts of the UK, there is quite a bit of fog about. “We have a yellow fog warning out in force until later this morning. “It is cloudier and milder up in Scotland and in northern parts. “Later this morning we will see lots of sunshine around, it is going to be a mild day with most places into double figures. "In some places like northern Scotland and northern parts of Wales we could see 15 or 16C. It could be the warmest Valentine’s Day on record in Scotland. "In London it will be around 13C, still 5C higher than average for this time of year. For everyone it is going to be a very mild day this Valentine’s Day.” On Thursday night and into Friday, the weather is expected to emulate the previous 24 hours. “Tonight we will see the same story again. It will be a cold night with fog once again reforming but milder up north,” Mr Snell added. “It will be a brighter day as a whole tomorrow, 15 or 16C again in some places.” However the balmy weather is not expected to last. “As we go into the weekend there will be a change in the weather,” Mr Snell said. “It will be colder with more cloud and rain in the west. The temperatures will take a tumble down to normal.”
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-latest-britain-to-be-hotter-than-california-as-tropical-air-stream-passes-over-a4066431.html
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2019-02-14 07:44:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-15--UK weather forecast latest Temperatures set to soar to 16C for second day as Brits bask in glorious
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UK weather forecast latest: Temperatures set to soar to 16C for second day as Brits bask in glorious sunshine
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Brits are set for another day of glorious sunshine with the temperatures expected to soar to 16C for the second day in a row. Thursday saw the warmest Valentine’s Day since 1998 in the UK, with temperatures reaching 16.1C in the town of Bala in Gwynedd, north Wales. The mercury dipped as low as -3.3C overnight but temperatures are expected to climb after a chilly start to Friday, with the risk of potentially troublesome fog across most of southern England. The balmy conditions are being caused by a stream of tropical air which has travelled from the Canary Islands off the north-west coast of Africa. This morning patches of dense fog are expected to cause travel disruption across a swathe of southern England. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning stretching from Cornwall to London and Kent that will be in place from 5am until 11am. Forecasters said not everywhere would be affected, but some dense patches could reduce visibility to as low as 50 metres in a few places. Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: "It will be another mild day for many parts of the UK. "People getting out first thing this morning might think it's a bit nippy out there and there are some fog patches in central and southern England. "But there will be a lot of sunshine around later once that clears." But the balmy weather is not expected to last. “As we go into the weekend there will be a change in the weather,” Mr Snell added. “It will be colder with more cloud and rain in the west. The temperatures will take a tumble down to normal.”
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-temperatures-set-to-soar-to-16c-for-second-day-as-brits-bask-in-glorious-a4067606.html
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2019-02-15 07:05:00+00:00
| 1,550,232,300 | 1,567,548,390 |
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eveningstandard--2019-02-17--London weather forecast Brits warned to brace themselves for rain after balmy weekend
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London weather forecast: Brits warned to brace themselves for rain after balmy weekend
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Brits who enjoyed a balmy February weekend should brace themselves for more familiar weather conditions on Monday. After a sun-soaked Saturday and Sunday, the Met Office said rain was likely in many parts of the country on Monday. Meteorologist Helen Roberts told the Standard: “It will be breezy, and the most frequent showers will be in the north-west. “The south-east will be less breezy, with more bright spells. But there will also be some showers around. “There will be a band of rain pulling from East Anglia through London and towards Southampton. And the rain in some of those places will be on the heavy side.” After the warm temperatures at the weekend, Ms Roberts added: “It will still be mild, with temperatures above average. But it won’t be as pleasant as it has been this weekend.” On Monday, London has a 70 per cent chance of heavy rain at noon and an 80 per cent chance at 2pm. Temperatures will reach highs of 10C. From Tuesday to Thursday, meanwhile, it will be wet and windy across the north of the country, while the south will be drier.
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James Morris
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-warned-to-brace-themselves-for-rain-after-balmy-weekend-a4069106.html
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2019-02-17 20:34:00+00:00
| 1,550,453,640 | 1,567,548,221 |
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eveningstandard--2019-02-17--UK weather forecast Brits warned to brace themselves for rain after balmy weekend
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UK weather forecast: Brits warned to brace themselves for rain after balmy weekend
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Brits who enjoyed a balmy February weekend should brace themselves for more familiar weather conditions on Monday. After a sun-soaked Saturday and Sunday, the Met Office said rain was likely in many parts of the country on Monday. Meteorologist Helen Roberts told the Standard: “It will be breezy, and the most frequent showers will be in the north-west. “The south-east will be less breezy, with more bright spells. But there will also be some showers around. “There will be a band of rain pulling from East Anglia through London and towards Southampton. And the rain in some of those places will be on the heavy side.” After the warm temperatures at the weekend, Ms Roberts added: “It will still be mild, with temperatures above average. But it won’t be as pleasant as it has been this weekend.” On Monday, London has a 70 per cent chance of heavy rain at noon and an 80 per cent chance at 2pm. Temperatures will reach highs of 10C. From Tuesday to Thursday, meanwhile, it will be wet and windy across the north of the country, while the south will be drier.
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James Morris
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-warned-to-brace-themselves-for-rain-after-balmy-weekend-a4069106.html
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2019-02-17 20:34:00+00:00
| 1,550,453,640 | 1,567,548,220 |
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eveningstandard--2019-02-18--UK weather forecast Britain set for hottest February day on record this week
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UK weather forecast: Britain set for hottest February day on record this week
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The UK could experience its hottest February day on record this week, with temperatures set to soar to almost 20C. The Met Office said it “could feel like spring” from Friday, with “a lot of sunshine and warmth”. The previous hottest February day on record was 19.7C recorded in 1988. Last Thursday was the warmest Valentine’s Day since 1988, with the mercury reaching 16.1C in the town of Bala in north Wales. Met Office meteorologist Bonnie Diamond said: “What we’ve got already has been mild for February, with temperatures around 10 to 12C today. “For the rest of the week, temperatures will steadily build, with a body of high pressure moving over from the continent. “Wind is coming from a south-south-westerly direction, which is generally quite mild, and we’ll have a lot of sunshine and warmth. “That combination means we’re looking at temperatures around 17 or even 18 in some parts of the UK. “The warmest February day on record was 19.7C, and there’s a possibility that could be reached by Friday or Saturday. “We might see some places come close but that depends on the amount of sunshine. “It will be 16 or 17C in London, and we could see an extra degree depending on the sunshine.” Rain is likely on Monday, with frequent showers in the north-west, but with more bright spells in the south-east. On Monday, London has a 70 per cent chance of heavy rain at noon and an 80 per cent chance at 2pm. Temperatures will reach highs of 10C. From Tuesday to Thursday, meanwhile, it will be wet and windy across the north of the country, while the south will be drier.
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Megan White
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-latest-britain-set-for-hottest-february-day-on-record-this-week-a4069406.html
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2019-02-18 11:17:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-20--UK weather forecast London to be hotter than Athens this weekend as mercury set to hit 15C
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UK weather forecast: London to be hotter than Athens this weekend as mercury set to hit 15C
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London is set to be hotter than Athens this weekend as the UK enjoys a period of balmy weather. The mercury is set to rise to 15C over the weekend, making London warmer than the Greek capital, according to forecasters. Met Office meteorologist Sarah Kent told the Standard that temperatures are expected to be well above average. “Saturday in London is going to the best for sunshine. There will be sunny spells with light wind. Temperatures are looking at 15C,” she said. It comes as temperatures in the capital on Thursday and Friday are set to reach up to 13C. The average temperature for the capital at this time of year is 9.1C. According to Ms Kent, there will still be a considerable amount of high pressure leading to good weather “but there will be more cloud and temperatures will reach 13C.” She warned that because of the high pressure, air quality in the capital could deteriorate and may be at a moderate level. The good weather is expected to extend to the entire UK over the weekend with temperatures in Scotland also expected to reach into the early teens. Rugby fans in Cardiff are expected to bask in 12C temperatures as they watch Wales take on England for the Six Nations match. Ms Kent said that it is unlikely that temperatures across the UK will be record breaking. The current maximum recorded temperature for February is 19.7C set in London during February 1998. According to the Met Office, although temperatures may not be as high as the weekend, it looks as though they will stay mild for the rest of the month.
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Sophie Williams
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-london-set-to-be-hotter-than-athens-this-weekend-as-mercury-set-to-hit-15c-a4072176.html
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2019-02-20 17:54:18+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-21--UK weather forecast latest Record temperatures could sweep UK as Scotland sees all time high
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UK weather forecast latest: Record temperatures could sweep UK as Scotland sees all time high
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The mercury could soar to record levels across the UK this week, with Scotland already seeing its warmest ever February day. Aboyne in Aberdeenshire hit the maximum temperature of 18.3C on Thursday afternoon, beating the previous high of 17.9C recorded in Aberdeen on February 22, 1897. A spell of warm weather this weekend is set to bring temperatures in other parts of the UK close to their own records for February. The current record maximum temperature measured in the UK in February is 19.7C, which was set in London on February 13, 1998. The Welsh record temperature for February was set at 18.6C in Powys in 1990, and the highest in Northern Ireland was 17.8C in Bryansford in 1998. Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said the mild weather is set to continue, but it is unlikely to reach such a high in Scotland again this month. "Over the next few days it'll be very mild temperatures, today is possibly the mildest for the next few days. "It could be early next week until it's as mild again, though whether we'll see 18.3C is unlikely. "So the mild theme is set to continue and it will be pleasantly spring-like through early next week." Fellow forecaster Steven Keats said the mercury is expected to reach at least 15C in London over Saturday and Sunday. The warm weather is being caused by warm winds coming off the Canary Islands, where temperatures are in the low 20s. “A bit of sunshine does help as well,” Mr Keats said. “Its starting to get a bit of strength now compared to middle of winter.” While he said spring had sprung a “bit early” temperatures are expected to cool off by the beginning of March, with temperatures returning back to average or slightly above average figures. “Certainly not expecting anything like last year,” he said, referring to the Beast from the East, which brought snow and ice to most of the UK. “It It goes to show how different things can be at this time of year.”
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Bonnie Christian
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-latest-record-temperatures-could-sweep-uk-as-scotland-sees-all-time-high-a4073406.html
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2019-02-21 18:41:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-22--UK weather forecast Britain set for more glorious sunshine as mercury to climb to 17C this weekend
| 2019-02-22T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Britain set for more glorious sunshine as mercury to climb to 17C this weekend
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Glorious sunshine and soaring spring-like temperatures are expected this weekend as “exceptionally mild” conditions continue to sweep across the UK. The Met Office said a high of 17C could be reached in northern and western Wales. While in London, the mercury is expected to hit 14C on Saturday before rising to 16C by Tuesday. Forecasters are expecting low lying cloud to clear overnight giving way to sunny spells and dry conditions on Saturday afternoon. Met Office meteorologist Dean Hall said: "It's exceptionally mild for the time of year. "It's pretty impressive bearing in mind this time last year we were talking about the Beast from the East. Northern Ireland and west Scotland will be affected by a band of cloud and rain which will become light and patchy as it moves eastwards. North-west Scotland could be windy and there is low risk of some coastal gales in the far north west. Saturday night could bring some fog patches across large parts of England and Wales, with it turning chilly in places like Northern Ireland and East Anglia. The Met Office said a touch of frost could arrive in areas across the far north and the south east of England. But from Sunday morning areas of cloud and fog will clear, bringing what is expected to be another dry day with the best of the sunshine being across the South East. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-teens, particularly in sheltered parts of north and west Wales, Devon and around the Moray Firth. The settled, sunny and generally dry weather is set to continue across England and Wales into the earlier part of next week, with some overnight fog likely. Earlier on Friday, passengers flying to and from London airports suffered flight delays due to fog. The conditions meant a number of planes were delayed.
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Sophie Williams
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-britain-set-for-weekend-of-glorious-sunshine-with-highs-of-17c-as-warm-weather-a4074501.html
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2019-02-22 20:43:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-23--UK weather forecast latest Temperatures set to soar to 20C after forecasters issue severe fog warni
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UK weather forecast latest: Temperatures set to soar to 20C after forecasters issue severe fog warning
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Parts of Britain woke up to a blanket of thick fog on Saturday with temperatures set to soar to almost 20C later in the day. A severe yellow weather warning was issued across southern England, with forecasters warning that dense fog could cause travel disruption. The fog is set to lift by lunchtime, making way for glorious sunshine and another exceptionally warm day ahead. The mercury is set to stay in the mid-teens into next week, with tomorrow’s fog expected to be less severe. Many flights were delayed on Saturday morning because of the fog. Planes were unable to land at City Airport, with flights also delayed at Gatwick and Heathrow. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagan said: “This morning the fog will be clearing and the south east will get the best of the sunshine. “There might be some rain across Northern Ireland and western Scotland, which could sink to east Cumbria and west Wales. “It’s another very mild day to come, with temperatures in the mid-teens and 15-17C as a high. “The north of Wales will be the warmest while the Moray coast in Scotland will also do well. “Tonight there is a chance of the fog reforming, particularly in east Wales and the Midlands. There could be the odd patch elsewhere, but we’re not expecting warnings at this stage. “There’s a chance of the odd pocket of frost, with temperatures falling to single figures. “Tomorrow any fog will be lifting, with another lovely day for most, and Scotland and Northern Ireland will be brighter than today. “It’ll be a generally dry day, with temperatures of 15-16C, and that won’t change a lot into the start of next week. “There’s a chance of mist and fog in the mornings, but it’ll be fine and settled with temperatures in the mid-teens.”
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Megan White
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-latest-temperatures-set-to-soar-to-20c-after-forecasters-issue-severe-fog-a4074626.html
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2019-02-23 10:10:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-25--UK weather forecast Brits set for more record-breaking temperatures after mercury soars to 20C
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UK weather forecast: Brits set for more record-breaking temperatures after mercury soars to 20C
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Britain could experience more record-breaking temperatures this week after the hottest February day on record. Forecasters said the unusually warm weather will continue on Tuesday after a record high of 20.6C was reached at Trawsgoed in Ceredigion, west Wales, on Monday afternoon. Although Tuesday will start with early patches of fog across the country, Met Office meteorologist Emma Smith told the Standard we could see more record-breaking temperatures during the afternoon. “Temperatures could reach up to 20C or 21C in London at around 2pm,” she said on Monday night. “After the fog clears in the morning it will be a beautiful clear start to the day in London.” London and north west Wales are most likely to feel the highest temperatures on Tuesday. Temperatures of 20.4C in Northolt, west London, and 20.1C in Gogerddan, west Wales, were also recorded on Monday. The previous winter record was 19.7C at Greenwich, east London, in 1998. Monday was also the earliest a temperature above 20C has been recorded since 20.2C was recorded in Exeter on March 2 1977. The warmth presents a stark contrast to this time last year, when February's Beast from the East plunged temperatures below freezing and brought heavy snowfall across the country. Cooler temperatures expected from Wednesday onwards will be "still above average" for February, Met Office said, with highs of 17C likely in the south east and London. Wednesday is also likely to start with some fog, with forecaster Ms Smith saying the Met Office could release a fog warning for parts of the country overnight on Tuesday and into the following morning. “It may be murky in the morning in southern parts of England before it breaks up towards lunchtime," she said. "There will be highs of around 17C although areas in the north west will experience colder temperatures. “After the fog breaks up around midday there will be sunny skies across the south east.” Heavy showers are possible on Thursday as temperatures struggle to breach 11C or 12C. Friday will then mark the first day of meteorological spring and is expected to be mostly dry with temperatures of around 14C before a wet weekend. In London, temperatures will reach around 13C on Saturday, with some rain forecasted before a drier afternoon. Met Office forecaster Luke Miall said: "The weekend doesn't look great, it's looking wet and windy across the country. There's lots of uncertainty over the details because it's still a long way off but wet and windy seems to be the theme through many areas." Monday's record highs were likened to a "climate breakdown" by Green MP Caroline Lucas. Mr Miall added: "This kind of event is what climate change would expect but we can't directly relate it to climate change."
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Katy Clifton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-set-for-more-recordbreaking-temperatures-after-mercury-soars-to-20c-a4076341.html
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2019-02-25 22:29:07+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-28--London weather forecast February in UK set to be hottest on record but Met Office warns of stron
| 2019-02-28T00:00:00 |
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London weather forecast: February in UK set to be hottest on record... but Met Office warns of strong winds and rain
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February is set to be the warmest on record but the “wall-to-wall” sunshine of recent days is about to ease off and make way for rain, forecasters have said. Scattered showers on Thursday will bring an end to the warm spell, which saw new winter record temperatures on two consecutive days, according to the Met Office. It said the current month is likely to be the hottest February since records began. The previous warmest was in 1998, when the average maximum daily temperature was 9.8C (49.64F). With just one day to go before the beginning of March, this year's maximum daily average has already reached 9.9C (49.82F), the Met Office said. Forecaster Becky Mitchell said it would be "exceptional" to beat the 1998 record given the chilly start to the month. She said: "At the moment, the current average is 9.9C and of course we have got just one more day of February to go, so it looks like we are on track to be the warmest February on record." Ms Mitchell added: "It was really quite cold at the start of the month - it's pretty exceptional to have caught up with the 1998 one." Experts said climate change is heating up the whole weather system and making extremes more likely. Amid February's exceptional conditions, fires have broken out at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, on Saddleworth Moor in West Yorkshire and in North Wales, Sussex and Lancashire. The warmest winter temperatures on record were measured on Monday and Tuesday as temperatures beat the previous record of 19.7C (67.4F) in Greenwich, south-east London, in 1998 Thursday is predicted to stay mild, with cloudy skies and highs of 14C (57.2F) forecast in London. But it will be more unsettled than the previous clear days, with fog expected in the morning and "possibly heavy and thundery" showers moving east across England and Wales. Friday will see some heavy rain in western parts of the UK, and the unsettled weather is to continue "right through the weekend", Ms Mitchell said. The conditions will be a "big contrast" to the sunny start to the week, she said, adding: "It will be wet and windy for the whole of the UK, and very strong winds across many places, and we could even have gales in the west."
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Sean Morrison
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-february-set-to-be-hottest-ever-as-met-office-warns-warm-spell-set-to-make-way-a4078616.html
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2019-02-28 02:22:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-02-28--UK weather forecast February set to be hottest on record but Met Office warns of strong winds an
| 2019-02-28T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: February set to be hottest on record... but Met Office warns of strong winds and rain on the way
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February set to be the warmest on record but the “wall-to-wall” sunshine of recent days is about to ease off and make way for rain, forecasters have said. Scattered showers on Thursday will bring an end to the warm spell, which saw new winter record temperatures on two consecutive days, according to the Met Office. It said the current month is likely to be the hottest February since records began. The previous warmest was in 1998, when the average maximum daily temperature was 9.8C (49.64F). With just one day to go before the beginning of March, this year's maximum daily average has already reached 9.9C (49.82F), the Met Office said. Forecaster Becky Mitchell said it would be "exceptional" to beat the 1998 record given the chilly start to the month. She said: "At the moment, the current average is 9.9C and of course we have got just one more day of February to go, so it looks like we are on track to be the warmest February on record." Ms Mitchell added: "It was really quite cold at the start of the month - it's pretty exceptional to have caught up with the 1998 one." Experts said climate change is heating up the whole weather system and making extremes more likely. Amid February's exceptional conditions, fires have broken out at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, on Saddleworth Moor in West Yorkshire and in North Wales, Sussex and Lancashire. The warmest winter temperatures on record were measured on Monday and Tuesday as temperatures beat the previous record of 19.7C (67.4F) in Greenwich, south-east London, in 1998 Thursday is predicted to stay mild, with cloudy skies and highs of 14C (57.2F) forecast in London. But it will be more unsettled than the previous clear days, with fog expected in the morning and "possibly heavy and thundery" showers moving east across England and Wales. Friday will see some heavy rain in western parts of the UK, and the unsettled weather is to continue "right through the weekend", Ms Mitchell said. The conditions will be a "big contrast" to the sunny start to the week, she said, adding: "It will be wet and windy for the whole of the UK, and very strong winds across many places, and we could even have gales in the west."
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Sean Morrison
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-february-set-to-be-hottest-ever-as-met-office-warns-warm-spell-set-to-make-way-a4078616.html
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2019-02-28 02:22:55+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-03-12--Storm Gareth weather forecast aposDanger to lifeapos UK warning as heavy rain and strong winds
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Storm Gareth weather forecast: 'Danger to life' UK warning as heavy rain and strong winds sweep in
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Heavy rainfall blighted the UK overnight with Storm Gareth set to swoop in later today amid a "danger to life" warning from forecasters. Yellow warnings for wind and rain are in force across parts of the UK for the next four days, the Met Office said. "Severe gales" are expected later on today as Storm Gareth hits with gales predicted to reach up to 80mph and flooding expected in some areas. In the last 12 hours, some areas have already seen nearly 5cm of rain with Capel Curig in Wales seeing 49mm. There have also been speedy winds hurtling through regions in recent hours with winds already hitting 52mph in the south-west and worse expected. Yellow warnings for wind cover most of England, Wales and Ireland until 3pm tomorrow. The Met Office issued a "danger to life" warning in Ireland. "There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris," forecasters said. They have also warned of power cuts and delays to bus and train journeys across the UK and Ireland. A yellow warning for rain is in place in north-west England from just after midnight on Thursday to 10am on Friday. The worst of the storm is expected this evening. According to the Met Office, today's weather will see: "Heavy rain across Wales and northern England, spreading southeastwards, with gusty winds. "Brighter skies following from the north and later west, with heavy, blustery showers, wintry over northern hills. Turning very windy later, with severe gales in the northwest." However, tonight will see the worst of it and experts predict: "Very windy with severe gales in the north. Heavy and squally showers across northern and central parts with risk of hail of thunder." There is a large weather warning for wind covering much of the UK today, with public transport liable to be affected. In the north-west there is an added warning for rain, with "flooding of a few homes and businesses likely". Speaking previously, Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "The strong north-westerly winds will also affect south-west Scotland late on Tuesday, spreading across much of England and Wales through Wednesday. "Gusts of 50-55 mph are likely inland and up to 65 mph along western coasts. Winds will gradually ease during the afternoon." Gusts could even reach 80mph along northern coasts in coming days, with warnings in place through to Friday. The storm has been caused by a deep area of low pressure and as well as the Met Office's warnings, the Environment Agency has also stated there is a risk of floods. It has 29 flood alerts in place and four flood warnings, two in the south west and another pair in the north west.
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Jacob Jarvis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/storm-gareth-weather-latest-heavy-winds-and-rain-swoop-across-the-uk-with-safety-warnings-in-place-a4088986.html
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2019-03-12 08:28:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-03-12--UK weather forecast Storm Gareth set to batter the country until the weekend with 37 flood alerts i
| 2019-03-12T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Storm Gareth set to batter the country until the weekend with 37 flood alerts issued
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Storm Gareth is set to batter the country until the weekend and shows no signs of letting up, as more than 30 flood alerts have been issued for the country. A “danger to life” Yellow weather warning is still in place for the UK, with heavy rain and strong wings predicted until 3pm Wednesday afternoon. Forecaster Helen Roberts, from the Met Office, confirmed the western isles of Scotland were struck by 71mph winds while “many places” saw winds of up to 60mph. Several parts of the UK were hit with heavy rain, as the Environmental Agency warned residents and business owners to “be prepared” for flooding, issuing 37 alerts. Forecasters said 2in-2.4in (50mm-60mm) of rain was possible over higher ground in Cumbria. Highways England said officers were dealing with severe flooding on the northbound entry slip road to Charnock Richard services off the M6 in Lancashire, while a lane was closed on the M6 southbound near junction 33, at Hampson Green in Lancashire, because of a flood. The Environment Agency said staff had been working through the night in Cumbria and Lancashire to monitor rain and river levels. It has issued five flood warnings across Yorkshire and Cumbria and 40 flood alerts. It said on Twitter: "We've been out throughout the night clearing grids & removing debris in Cumbria & Lancs to reduce flood risk during Storm Gareth. "Rain is falling on already wet catchments, therefore it's important that people do remain vigilant, be prepared & know your risk." After the rain clears, the storm is expected to bring strong winds, with a chance of damage to buildings, power cuts and travel problems. The Met Office predicted the winds will hit Northern Ireland at about 3pm on Wednesday, with a yellow warning for all of England and Wales and some parts of Scotland until Wednesday afternoon. Strong winds were recorded across the UK, with coastal areas expected to be hit with gusts of more than 60mph. Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "The strong north-westerly winds will also affect south-west Scotland late on Tuesday, spreading across much of England and Wales through Wednesday. "Gusts of 50-55mph are likely inland and up to 65mph along western coasts. Winds will gradually ease during the afternoon." Gusts could even reach 80mph along coasts in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said. In London and the South East, Ms Roberts said things could dry conditions were likely, but it will be “very breezy”. Ms Roberts also confirmed parts of Scotland and the South East had seen some “wet snow”, but it did not lie in the South East because of the strong winds. A yellow weather warning for rain is also in place in parts of northern England on Thursday and Friday. The storm, caused by a deep area of low pressure, was named by Met Eireann, the Irish weather service, and is the third named storm this year after Storm Erik in February and Freya earlier this month.
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Olivia Tobin
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-storm-gareth-set-to-batter-uk-until-the-weekend-with-37-flood-alerts-issued-for-the-a4089931.html
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2019-03-12 20:41:00+00:00
| 1,552,437,660 | 1,567,546,546 |
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eveningstandard--2019-03-14--UK weather forecast aposHannahapos to become second storm to hit Britain in a week with 30cm of
| 2019-03-14T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: 'Hannah' to become second storm to hit Britain in a week with 30cm of snow set to fall
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Britain is set to be hit by another storm this week with snow, heavy rains and strong winds forecast across the country. Storm Hannah, which has not yet been named by the Met Office, is expected to bring up to 30cm of snow to northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland this weekend. Wales and northern England also expect four inches of rain and travel disruption as the country braces for the second storm in a week. Winds of up to 70mph are forecast across southern England and Wales, just three days after Storm Gareth wreaked havoc across Britain. A Met Office spokesman said it is yet to call the storm Hannah but it is the next name on the list. He said: “There is a yellow snow warning out covers areas in western most reaches for Saturday. “What we are expecting is that the front associated with the low pressure system travelling across the UK in the south to come into contact with cold air then snow mass will form. “In the Pennines, the Highland areas, parts of northern Ireland, and the Grampian Mountains, there is potential for those areas to get 20 to 30cm of snowfall. “There is certainly a chance with the yellow weather warning across the southern part of the country there could be some travel disruptions.” The latest forecast follows Storm Gareth, which swept across Britain earlier this week, bringing gusts of up to 75mph on Tuesday night. Three climbers died in an avalanche on Ben Nevis in Scotland, whilst six fishermen had to be rescued by a coastguard helicopter in gale force winds off Land’s End on Tuesday. The storm disrupted travel services across the country, impacting LNER, CrossCountry, Northern and Transpennine Express and some Virgin Trains services.
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Rebecca Speare-Cole
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-hannah-to-become-second-storm-to-hit-britain-in-a-week-with-30cm-of-snow-set-to-a4092156.html
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2019-03-14 20:34:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-04-03--London weather forecast surprise snow and thunder aposexplosionapos in capital as rest of UK is
| 2019-04-03T00:00:00 |
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London weather forecast: surprise snow and thunder 'explosion' in capital as rest of UK is hit by freeze
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London was hit by surprise snowfall today as parts of Britain were gripped by an icy cold start to Spring. Wintry showers broke out in the capital at around 3pm following a "massive" clap of thunder, according to shocked Londoners on social media. Footage showed flurries of wintry showers falling in the city centre amid the bizarre weather conditions. It came as hill, snow and sleet hit other parts of the country today. "Massive thunder in central London like an explosion," one person wrote as the weather hit London. Another person tweeted: "Massive clap of thunder directly over us in London Waterloo, and it's now just started snowing hard. Weird day." "Did anyone else just here the loudest thunder they've ever heard?" asked one Twitter user. Another said: "Can anybody else in central London confirm that that was an enormous clap of thunder and not the world actually ending?" It came as other parts of the capital were bathed in sunshine. The Met Office issued a yellow severe weather warning for an area of northern England and southern Scotland, while flurries were also seen down into the Midlands in the early hours of Wednesday. A spell of sleet and snow is expected on Wednesday morning, mostly on high ground. Up to 5cm of snow could accumulate above 200m and up to 10cm above 400m, the Met Office said. Parts of Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham were in the warning area in England, while north of the border it covered parts of Dumfries and Galloway, East and West Lothian, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. The warning is due to lift at 10am. Temperatures dipped below freezing across the board overnight and were expected to remain in single figures for most of the day. A "sudden microburst" of hail and snow caused a 24-car motorway pile-up, according to Lancashire Police. The M55 was closed in both directions in the early hours of Wednesday between junctions one and three. No-one was seriously injured but the crash caused "carnage", the force said. Forecasters said a deep area of low pressure is centred over the UK, bringing with it the potential to drive showers and produce long spells of wet and changeable weather. The band of rain and hill snow was expected to push eastwards through Wednesday, while Scotland and Northern Ireland were set for strong winds with coastal gales. Little change in the conditions is expected for Thursday, although the focus for most of the showers will be in the south-west of the UK. Hill snow will persist across high areas in the north, while in the south-west some drier and brighter weather is expected to arrive. There is an improving picture towards the end of the week, with brighter, drier and warmer conditions expected for many parts on Friday and into the weekend.
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Patrick Grafton-Green, Ella Wills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/uk-weather-surprise-snowfall-and-thunder-explosion-in-london-as-rest-of-uk-is-hit-by-freeze-a4108511.html
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2019-04-03 14:07:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-04-03--UK weather forecast Snow hits Britain - with even more set to fall later this week
| 2019-04-03T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Snow hits Britain - with even more set to fall later this week
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Snow and sleet have hit parts of the country with more forecast later this week as the wintry start to spring continues. The Met Office issued a yellow severe weather warning for an area of northern England and southern Scotland, while flurries were also seen down into the Midlands in the early hours. Temperatures dipped below freezing across the board overnight and are expected to remain in single figures for most of Wednesday. London temperatures hovered around chilly 3C and 4C early on Wednesday, with cold weather and rain forecast for the rest of the week. Forecasters said a deep area of low pressure was centred over the UK, bringing with it the potential to drive showers and produce long spells of wet and changeable weather. Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: "In the north of the UK there will be more persistent rain and hill snow today, particularly on higher ground in southern Scotland and northern England. "There is a weather warning in force in those areas for until 10 o'clock. There could be some snow to lower levels, but essentially it's a high-ground feature and it could cause some localised disruption over high routes." Parts of Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham were in the warning area in England, while north of the border it covered parts of Dumfries and Galloway, East and West Lothian, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. Up to 5cm of snow could accumulate above 200m and up to 10cm above 400m, the Met Office said. The band of rain and hill snow will push eastwards through Wednesday, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see strong winds with coastal gales. There will be sunshine and some rain for the southern and western parts, although showers are forecast to be heavy with hail and thunder mixed in. Temperatures will remain on the cold side, with around 5C or 6C the maximum for many and 10C expected in the south-east. Little change in the conditions is expected for Thursday, although the focus for most of the showers will be in the south-west of the UK. Hill snow will persist across high areas in the north, while in the south-west some drier and brighter weather is expected to arrive. There is an improving picture towards the end of the week, with brighter, drier and warmer conditions expected for many parts on Friday and into the weekend.
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Asher Mcshane
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-snow-set-to-hit-britain-this-week-a4107796.html
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2019-04-03 06:27:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-04-12--UK weather forecast Temperatures in parts of UK to plunge to -3C as cold air from Scandinavia hits
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures in parts of UK to plunge to -3C as cold air from Scandinavia hits country
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Temperatures are set to plunge as low as -3C in parts of the UK this weekend as cold air from Scandinavia hits the country. Many areas are expected to wake up to widespread frosts, while bitter winds are also forecast as the country remains gripped by chilly conditions. Met Office forecaster Grahame Madge said: “There will be frost overnight in some places and that will be a consequence of the colder air that will be over the UK.” The mercury is set to plummet as low as 0C overnight in London and the South East while in the Scottish Highlands it could be as cold as -3C. This weekend will be “mostly dry” for many across Britain, forecasters said. The cooler air is thought coming over from Scandinavia and central Europe, Mr Madge said, although he added it is not unusual for spring to see temperatures such as these or for a brief cold burst to hit. Conditions across the country are set to warm up again by midweek, he said. He said: “We would expect to see temperatures of about 12C or 13C again.” According to the Met Office, the outlook for Sunday to Tuesday will be: "mainly dry and rather cold with sunny spells on Sunday. "[It will be] turning windier in the north and west, with patchy rain possibly arriving in the west next week. Becoming somewhat warmer."
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Olivia Tobin
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-temperatures-in-parts-of-uk-to-plunge-to-3c-as-cold-air-from-scandinavia-hits-a4116276.html
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2019-04-12 08:42:00+00:00
| 1,555,072,920 | 1,567,543,057 |
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eveningstandard--2019-04-19--UK weather forecast Britain could see hottest ever Easter Sunday as glorious spring heatwave to bri
| 2019-04-19T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Britain could see hottest ever Easter Sunday as glorious spring heatwave to bring highs of 27C
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Brits may be set for the hottest Easter Sunday on record amid a scorching spring heatwave in the UK, forecasters have said. The mercury could climb to highs of 27C by Monday as Britain is set for days of glorious sunshine over the Easter weekend, according to the Met Office. And forecaster Helen Roberts told the Standard temperatures could break records by Sunday. However it appears unlikely that the UK will break the highest ever Easter weekend temperature, which was 29.4C in 1949. Britain will be "largely dry, sunny and increasingly warm" over the next four days, Ms Roberts said. She added: "Temperatures will climb day by day. "The mercury will reach a maximum of 25C today... tomorrow and Sunday will be 26C. "By Monday we will see temperatures of 27C." It was unclear where in the UK would see the maximum temperatures, Ms Roberts said. But she added that it was likely Brits would see such highs in the south. She added: "London will be sunny right the way through [the weekend], it's going to be glorious." Ms Roberts said it is possible the UK may break records for the highest Easter Sunday. The current record stands at 25.3C in 2011. The only exception to the weekend's balmy weather will be in the North West on Saturday and Sunday, the Met Office said. Northern Scotland and Northern Ireland may also be affected by some cloudier weather with outbreaks of rain.
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Ella Wills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-britain-could-see-hottest-ever-easter-sunday-as-glorious-spring-heatwave-to-a4122121.html
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2019-04-19 11:27:00+00:00
| 1,555,687,620 | 1,567,542,403 |
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eveningstandard--2019-04-20--UK weather forecast Temperatures could soar to record-breaking 27C on Easter Monday
| 2019-04-20T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures could soar to record-breaking 27C on Easter Monday
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Temperatures could soar to a record-breaking 27C on Easter Monday as the UK basks in a mini-heatwave over the Bank Holiday. The UK is currently enjoying hotter temperatures and more sunshine than in many parts of Europe including Corfu, Monaco and Majorca. Under fine clear skies, most Brits can enjoy "dry, sunny and very warm conditions with temperatures rising" on Saturday and Sunday to a possible 26C and "maybe a 27C" on Easter Monday, Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts said. The Met Office said it is set to be "a glorious day" in most areas, but that outbursts of rain which are expected to clip north-west Scotland on Saturday will be the exception. The UK's warmest Easter temperature was the 29.4C recorded at London's Camden Square London on Easter Saturday in 1949. The other warmest Easter weekend days include the 26.9C recorded at London's St James's Park on Good Friday in 2011 - when the mercury also reached 25.3C on Easter Sunday and 24C on Easter Monday, both in the Solent. Ms Roberts said that these last two top temperatures are "ones to keep an eye on and could be broken" this weekend. She said that the top temperature for this Good Friday was 24.5C at Wiseley in Surrey, ahead of plenty of varied sunshine for the rest of the UK. Southern England and South Wales could wake up to some mist and fog, but that will burn away pretty quickly in the morning with the strong sunshine. There is "a better picture" for north west Scotland on Easter Monday as they will lose the cloud and rain, according to Ms Roberts. The 20.7C enjoyed in Aboyne, Scotland, in 2015, along with 21.6C in Brynamman, Wales, in 1984 and 19.4C in Armagh in Northern Ireland in 1924 are the top national temperatures recorded on Easter Sunday. The warmest Easter Mondays recorded nationally were the 21.4C enjoyed in Culzean Caste, Scotland, in 2014, plus the 23.2C in Nantmoor in Wales and 21.1C in Knockarevan in Northern Ireland, both in 1984. Bookmaker Ladbrokes has cut odds from 5/6 to just 8/11 for this year to see the hottest Easter Sunday on record. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Brits have been treated to a scorching start to the Easter weekend and things will only get hotter if the latest odds are anything to go by."
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Hatty Collier
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-temperatures-could-soar-to-recordbreaking-27c-on-easter-monday-a4122396.html
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2019-04-20 09:42:00+00:00
| 1,555,767,720 | 1,567,542,308 |
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172,582 |
eveningstandard--2019-04-20--UK weather forecast Temperatures top 25C and could soar to record-breaking 27C on Easter Monday
| 2019-04-20T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures top 25C and could soar to record-breaking 27C on Easter Monday
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Temperatures broke 25C in the UK on Saturday and could soar to a record-breaking 27C on Easter Monday. The UK is currently basking in a mini bank holiday heatwave, enjoying hotter temperatures and more sunshine than in many parts of Europe including Corfu, Monaco and Majorca. On Saturday, the temperature hit 25.5C in the UK, with the high figure recorded in Gosport, Hampshire. This is the peak temperature in the UK so far in 2019. Under fine clear skies, most Brits can enjoy "dry, sunny and very warm conditions with temperatures rising" on Sunday to a possible 26C and "maybe a 27C" on Easter Monday, Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts said. The UK's warmest Easter temperature was the 29.4C recorded at London's Camden Square London on Easter Saturday in 1949. The other warmest Easter weekend days include the 26.9C recorded at London's St James's Park on Good Friday in 2011 - when the mercury also reached 25.3C on Easter Sunday and 24C on Easter Monday, both in the Solent. Ms Roberts said that these last two top temperatures are "ones to keep an eye on and could be broken" this weekend. She said that the top temperature for this Good Friday was 24.5C at Wiseley in Surrey, ahead of plenty of varied sunshine for the rest of the UK. Southern England and South Wales could wake up to some mist and fog, but that will burn away pretty quickly in the morning with the strong sunshine. There is "a better picture" for north west Scotland on Easter Monday as they will lose the cloud and rain, according to Ms Roberts. The 20.7C enjoyed in Aboyne, Scotland, in 2015, along with 21.6C in Brynamman, Wales, in 1984 and 19.4C in Armagh in Northern Ireland in 1924 are the top national temperatures recorded on Easter Sunday. The warmest Easter Mondays recorded nationally were the 21.4C enjoyed in Culzean Caste, Scotland, in 2014, plus the 23.2C in Nantmoor in Wales and 21.1C in Knockarevan in Northern Ireland, both in 1984. Bookmaker Ladbrokes has cut odds from 5/6 to just 8/11 for this year to see the hottest Easter Sunday on record. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Brits have been treated to a scorching start to the Easter weekend and things will only get hotter if the latest odds are anything to go by."
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Hatty Collier, Jacob Jarvis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-temperatures-could-soar-to-recordbreaking-27c-on-easter-monday-a4122396.html
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2019-04-20 09:42:00+00:00
| 1,555,767,720 | 1,567,542,307 |
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172,665 |
eveningstandard--2019-04-21--UK weather forecast Record-breaking Easter Sunday scorcher for Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland
| 2019-04-21T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Record-breaking Easter Sunday scorcher for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have each enjoyed their hottest Easter Sunday on record, the Met Office said. Temperatures reached 23C in Trawsgoed, Wales, 22.8C in Edinburgh, Scotland, and 20.7C in Helen's Bay, Northern Ireland, by 2pm. These beat the temperatures of 21.6C in Brynamman, Wales, in 1984, along with 20.7C in Aboyne, Scotland, in 2015, and 19.4C in Armagh in Northern Ireland dating back to 1924 which were the warmest Easter Sundays for those countries. Wiggonholt in West Sussex, has recorded the highest temperature in England so far on this bright, sunny and dry Easter Sunday with a figure of 24.3C. This is still below the top Easter Sunday temperature from 2011 when the mercury reached 25.3C in the Solent. Britain’s beaches and parks are packed with sun worshippers as the UK continues to bask in a mini-heatwave. Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: "We have got high pressure moving at the moment giving most of the UK a lot of fine weather, this combined with the fact that the high pressure has dominated for the past few days is allowing the temperatures to heat and build. "It is allowing some record breaking temperatures to be set today and potentially tomorrow as we are looking at a high of 25C or 26C." He also suggested that the temperatures may also be helped by the fact that Easter has fallen a little later in the calendar this year. He said: "The later in the year that Easter falls, the higher the sun is in the sky and the stronger it is." Many people are enjoying an Easter Day that is fine, dry and has plenty of sunshine which may be hazy for some in the north and west. The Met Office said it will be cloudier, cooler and windier in the far north-west, with rain over north and north-west Scotland. In "stark contrast" to the dry and sunny conditions in the UK, Spain and the Mediterranean are seeing showers and heavy downpours. Met Office meteorologist Dean Hall added: "Spain is very unsettled as we go into Easter Monday. There are temperatures of 17C to 16C in Barcelona. There are certainly cooler conditions there compared to the UK." Meanwhile, emergency crews tackled a large wildfire on the famous Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. A helicopter has been brought in to help fight the fire. More than 70 firefighters are at the scene, just south of the town of Ilkley, and police have being deployed to keep people away from the area. Officials have indicated that the blaze was started deliberately and have made arrests. West Yorkshire Fire Service said on Sunday morning that 12 crews were on the moor using water jets and beaters. A spokesman said: "Specialist wildfire units are also in attendance and a helicopter will be assisting with overhead water attack." Sergeant Terri Green, from West Yorkshire Police, said on Twitter: "Please stay away from Ilkley Moor today. Deploying many officers to cordon it off due to dangerous conditions due to the fire. Going to need plenty of water and sun cream today for my team and I." The dry, sunny and very warm temperatures have brought high risk of wildfires in Yorkshire and north-west England, and a moderate likelihood for Wales and south-west England, according to the Met Office.
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Hatty Collier
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-pack-beaches-and-parks-for-26c-easter-sunday-scorcher-a4122766.html
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2019-04-21 12:39:00+00:00
| 1,555,864,740 | 1,567,542,227 |
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173,053 |
eveningstandard--2019-04-24--UK weather forecast Thunderstorm warning in force as Met Office warn of travel disruption and power
| 2019-04-24T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Thunderstorm warning in force as Met Office warn of travel disruption and power cuts
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Heavy thunderstorms are expected to cause power loss, flooding and disrupt travel across the North and West of England. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning as a huge storm is set to move in across parts the country between 1pm and 9pm today. After the Bank Holiday heatwave, which saw record-breaking Easter Monday temperatures in parts of the country, stormy and rainy weather is now expected to descend across the UK for the rest of the week. The London Marathon on Sunday may escape the rainy weather as cloudy skies are currently forecast with a 10 to 20 per cent chance of precipitation. Temperatures are expected to be around 10-13 degrees from 10am to 7pm as runners take to the capital’s streets. The thunderstorm warning covers from Leicester up to Carlisle and Manchester across to York. Possible damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes are expected, while short term power loss and possible delays to train services are also possible. The Met Office warns that there is “a good chance that driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus. “Flood of a few homes and businesses is possible.” Martin Bolwes, a Met Office meteorologist said heavy rain, large hail stones and gusts of 30-35mph winds will hit areas within the warning zone. He said: “The heavier showers we are expecting 20mm or 30mm in over two hours. "It is enough to cause flooding on roads, under railways and some very large puddles but only certain localised which will get those rains.” “Places outside of that area, for example, North Wales, are likely to get thunderstorms this afternoon, but these will be minor compared to the warning area which is where disruption is most probable.” He advised people planning to travel to “slow down and take extra care in heavy showers.” “Drive slower if any thunderstorms hit the area where you are driving as hail stones and heavy rain may hit the road. “Take extra care while travelling around. A good idea if you’re in a thunderstorm to take shelter if you’re out walking and wait for the storm to pass. “Anywhere in the warning area trains could possibly be disrupted."
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Rebecca Speare-Cole
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-thunderstorm-warning-in-force-as-met-office-warn-of-travel-disruption-and-power-a4125256.html
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2019-04-24 13:14:00+00:00
| 1,556,126,040 | 1,567,541,885 |
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weather statistic
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174,080 |
eveningstandard--2019-05-04--UK weather forecast Brits brace for freezing Bank Holiday weekend as mercury to plunge to -4C bring
| 2019-05-04T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Brits brace for freezing Bank Holiday weekend as mercury to plunge to -4C bringing widespread frost and hail
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Brits are braced for a wintry Bank Holiday weekend with temperatures set to plummet to -4C. Parts of the country will see temperatures almost ten degrees lower than average for this time of year as forecasters warned of widespread frosts and hail during the weekend. It will also be much colder than the same time last year, when the mercury hit 28.7C in Northolt, west London, making it the hottest early May Bank Holiday weekend since records began. Forecasters warned some parts of the UK will only reach highs of 2C on Saturday. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said there will be "plenty of sunny spells for the majority of the country on Saturday but the further east you go the more likely you are to see showers, with hail quite likely." He told the Standard: "Temperatures to start the weekend could reach 13C maximum, most likely in south and south-west of the UK but if you’re exposed it will feel like 2C, with a very cold feel down the east coast. "Overnight it will be cold with clear skies, showers in the east gradually easing off. Widespread frost is likely, we could see as low as -4C in western parts of the UK." Temperatures will be slightly warmer on Sunday, with dry spells and temperatures of up to 14C after a frosty evening. "For Sunday it's a fairly similar picture, much of the UK will be dry with sunny spells. Late showers are possible but very few and far between," Mr Partridge said. "Overnight into Monday the forecast remains largely the same, light winds with clear skies, showers continuing in the far northeast but plenty of clear skies mean it will be another frosty night to come." Forecaster Richard Miles added: "Saturday will be the worst day of the Bank Holiday weekend in terms of chilly showers and possible hail on the east coast, though Sunday and Monday will be a lot more settled. "Sheltered, hilly areas in the north and Scotland could see colder and wintry weather in the evening from a northerly direction. "The west should escape most of the colder weather, in Wales it could actually be quite nice, normal weather and the same in parts of Northern Ireland, as most places go to double figures during the day." The lowest temperature recorded on the early May bank holiday was -6.4C in Grantown-on-Spey in Scotland in 1981 and in Kinbrace in Scotland in 1988.
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Katy Clifton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-brace-for-freezing-bank-holiday-as-mercury-to-plunge-to-4c-bringing-a4134196.html
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2019-05-04 08:34:00+00:00
| 1,556,973,240 | 1,567,541,172 |
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weather statistic
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175,175 |
eveningstandard--2019-05-21--UK weather forecast sunny Bank Holiday weekend predicted but thereaposs rain on the way too
| 2019-05-21T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: sunny Bank Holiday weekend predicted, but there's rain on the way too
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Brits are facing a warm and largely sunny bank holiday weekend, but a few scattered showers mean umbrellas shouldn’t be tossed aside yet, forecasters have warned. The first half of the week will continue to offer a taste of summer, with the mercury set to reach highs of 22C on Tuesday and 23C on Wednesday in London and the south east. However, temperatures will start to drop towards the seasonal average on Thursday, according to the Met Office. “We can expect to see temperatures dip to around 18 or 19C in the south, and 15 to 16C in the north during the second half of the week, so things will start to feel cooler,” Met Office meteorologist Emma Smith told the Standard. “We can expect a few light showers across the country, particularly on Saturday, which could see some showery outbreaks. “But generally we’ll have plenty of useable weather, meaning people will be able to get out and about over the bank holiday weekend.” Southeast England will see the best of the weather, with breezier conditions in the southwest. Scotland will notice some improvements as the weather brightens up after a showery start to the week, but Northern Ireland could suffer heavier outbreaks moving into the weekend, the Met Office predicts. Ms Smith dampened hopes for an imminent heatwave, saying: “I’d love it if that was on the horizon for the weekend, but although the weather will be good enough for people to get out their barbeques, they’ll probably need a jumper.” The disappointment comes after the UK enjoyed its warmest Easter Monday on record last month, with temperatures reaching 25C in some parts of the country.
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Harriet Brewis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/standard-home/weather/may-bank-holiday-weather-uk-a4147191.html
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2019-05-21 07:11:00+00:00
| 1,558,437,060 | 1,567,540,260 |
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weather statistic
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175,259 |
eveningstandard--2019-05-26--Bank holiday Monday weather forecast Rain expected across UK Met Office says
| 2019-05-26T00:00:00 |
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Bank holiday Monday weather forecast: Rain expected across UK, Met Office says
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Bank holiday Monday is set to be a grim washout for many parts of the country, according to weather forecasters. The Met Office warned the north and Midlands in particular could endure heavy rain, with thunder also a possibility. Becky Mitchell, a Met Office meteorologist, told the Standard: “Everywhere across the country is going to see showers. “There will also be lots of winds compared to Sunday, while some of the showers could be on the heavy side across the northern and central parts. “There could also be the odd rumble of thunder.” But she added it’s better news for people in the south, which will see “the best of the dry and bright weather” on Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach 20C in the south, while the mercury will typically measure at 14C to 15C in the north. In London, temperatures will peak at 18C on a largely cloudy day, with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the evening. It follows grey and wet spells in the UK on Sunday, with cooler conditions also expected overnight compared to recent humid evenings. Ms Mitchell added: “It will be quite windy across the northern half of the UK on Sunday evening, with a scattering of showers.” But for the south, see added “it will be quite calm and dry – so there is very much a north/south split." As Brits head back to work on Tuesday, the Met Office said it will be cool, bright and showery in the north and further south.
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James Morris
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/bank-holiday-monday-weather-forecast-rain-expected-across-uk-met-office-says-a4151896.html
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2019-05-26 14:27:00+00:00
| 1,558,895,220 | 1,567,540,159 |
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weather statistic
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175,482 |
eveningstandard--2019-05-28--London weather forecast UK set for scorching 30C heat this weekend
| 2019-05-28T00:00:00 |
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London weather forecast: UK set for scorching 30C heat this weekend
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Brits are set to bask in scorching 30C heat this weekend, with temperatures expected to be higher than in Ibiza and St Tropez. While the end of May will be cool and damp for many, tropical air will arrive in the country by Saturday bringing a balmy start to June. Forecasters predict London and the south-east will get the best of the weather once the mercury soars. Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: "The indication is that we could see highs of 28C (82F), isolated highs of around 28C, on Saturday, and the most likely candidate places for those would be places like Norwich, north London, those sorts of areas away from the coast, but in the south-east corner of the UK. "And on Sunday we could see highs of 29C, even possibly 30C. "So Sunday looks very much as though it's going to be a warmer day than Saturday. So we have got that warmth coming through. "Once this warm front, and the air behind it, starts to pull across the UK then we will see temperatures starting to rise." However a potential frost is expected before the hot weather arrives. Mr Madge said conditions have been quite cool and there is a possibility of sleet and even snow showers in the Scottish highlands. Parts of England could see a frost in isolated areas on Tuesday night and the next few days. There will be a "fundamental change" once the warm front, known as tropical maritime air, starts to draw the warmer air across the UK, the Met Office spokesman said. "Tonight, for example, some parts of England could see a frost before this warm front starts to work its way across. "We're expecting its arrival overnight so probably getting into the western parts of Britain by just after midnight. "And then it will work its way across, reaching all parts of the UK by later in the week and the weekend," he said. Bookmaker Coral makes this June 2-1 to be the hottest since records began.
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-set-to-bask-in-scorching-30c-heat-this-weekend-a4153106.html
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2019-05-28 13:27:00+00:00
| 1,559,064,420 | 1,567,539,960 |
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weather statistic
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176,214 |
eveningstandard--2019-05-31--UK weather forecast Brits set for sizzling temperatures up to 29C this weekend
| 2019-05-31T00:00:00 |
eveningstandard
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UK weather forecast: Brits set for sizzling temperatures up to 29C this weekend
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The mercury is set to soar this weekend with the hottest day of the year predicated for parts of the UK. According to the Met Office, the south-east of England could see the mercury rise to 29C. The joint warmest days of 2019 so far were April 19 and May 15, recording highs of 25.8C, in a year that saw all four of the UK nations reach their warmest Easter Monday on record. A mixed weekend is forecast due to the high pressure dominating much of Saturday being replaced by low pressure on Sunday. A Met Office spokesman said: "The heat tomorrow (Saturday) is going to be limited to south and east really, some parts of England and Wales, but with the main emphasis on the south-east corner and East Anglia. "There will be some medium and high-level cloud around. It will make the sunshine a bit hazy at times so not necessarily wall-to-wall blue skies, it'll be feeling quite humid as well. "A similar figure again on Sunday in the south-east. Although the heat will be much more limited, we could still reach those sorts of temperatures." Northern England will be significantly cooler than the south on Saturday, with the average at around 18C. "The dividing line really is northern England for tomorrow (Saturday)," the spokesman continued. "Scotland, Northern Ireland and perhaps parts of northern England will not be necessarily particularly wet, but certainly a good deal cooler. "We've got that rain pushing in from the west on Sunday, so Scotland will see some quite persistent rain on Sunday. "Northern Ireland will see some rain and other western parts of England and Wales too." The average temperature for June is 17C (62.6F) and it is likely that most of the UK should be warmer on Saturday.
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Ella Wills
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-set-for-sizzling-temperatures-up-to-29c-this-weekend-a4156756.html
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2019-05-31 20:14:00+00:00
| 1,559,348,040 | 1,567,539,532 |
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weather statistic
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177,647 |
eveningstandard--2019-06-23--UK weather forecast Warnings over thunderstorms and torrential rain before temperatures soar for G
| 2019-06-23T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Warnings over thunderstorms and torrential rain… before temperatures soar for Glastonbury Festival
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Forecasters have issued weather warnings across most of the UK as thunderstorms and torrential rain roll in. Three separate severe warnings for storms and rain are in place in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday, with up to 80mm of rain possible in some parts. A further yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place on Tuesday, before temperatures soar towards the mid-30s. By Friday, the mercury could peak at about 33C, with Glastonbury Festival-goers expected to see some of the hottest temperatures in Britain. It comes amid a heatwave that has been forecast across Europe, potentially bringing record temperatures of 40C to the continent. Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge told the Standard: “On Monday we are getting three weather warnings across the UK. Two run from midnight to midnight. “The first is a rain warning in eastern Scotland. 20 to 40mm of rain is expected to fall quite widely and some isolated places could see up to 80mm. “The second warning is a thunderstorm warning for the majority of England and Wales. 20mm of rain is expected to fall widely with 60mm is possible in isolated spots. “A final thunderstorm warning is in place for Northern Ireland. “There is a lot of warm and humid air across southern parts of the UK which will allow the thunderstorms to develop. “The band of rain across Scotland isn’t really going anywhere but away from Scotland there will be a mix of sunny spells and storms. It will be warm, with temperatures peaking at about 27 or 28C in East Anglia. “A more focused patch of thunder storms will move over the country on Tuesday, with another weather warning in place from midnight to midnight for southern and eastern parts of England. “60mm of rain could fall in some places but the rest of the UK will be dry with sunny spells. Temperatures could peak again at 28C in the south." The rest of the week will see warm and sunny weather for most as the mercury continues to climb, Mr Partridge added. He said: “From Wednesday high pressure will become more dominant so there will be a reduced risk of showers and thunder, there will be more sunshine and warmer temperatures. “By the time we get to Friday the hotter temperatures will be further to the south and west and we could see temperatures of 32 or 33C at Glastonbury.”
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Patrick Grafton-Green
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-weather-warnings-across-country-as-brits-brace-for-thunder-storms-and-torrential-a4173856.html
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2019-06-23 14:14:00+00:00
| 1,561,313,640 | 1,567,538,376 |
weather
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weather statistic
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178,029 |
eveningstandard--2019-06-26--Europe weather forecast as it happened aposhellapos heatwave sweeps continent leaving at least
| 2019-06-26T00:00:00 |
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Europe weather forecast as it happened: 'hell' heatwave sweeps continent leaving at least three dead
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Temperatures are set to soar above 40C as the Saharan bubble hits Europe. June records have been broken in Germany, with Spain and France expecting 45C heat into the weekend. Three people died in southern France on Tuesday as the country struggled to cope with the extreme weather. Britain is also set to bake on Friday and Saturday as the mercury rises above 30C, with the hottest ever Glastonbury Festival expected.
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Olivia Tobin
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/europe-heatwave-2019-latest-news-as-hell-heatwave-sweeps-continent-a4175976.html
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2019-06-26 06:53:00+00:00
| 1,561,546,380 | 1,567,537,994 |
weather
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weather statistic
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179,856 |
eveningstandard--2019-07-19--UK weather forecast Thunderstorms to hit Britain ahead of sweltering 32C heatwave
| 2019-07-19T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms to hit Britain ahead of sweltering 32C heatwave
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Thunderstorms are set to hit Britain ahead of a scorching 32C heatwave. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for Scotland, with three days of relentless rain set to drench the west of the country from Sunday. But southern Britain could see temperatures reach the low to mid-30s at the start of next week, with 32C temperatures predicted in London on Tuesday. On Friday in the UK the picture is less dramatic, as schools across England and Wales break for the summer holidays. Temperatures will peak at 21C in Manchester, but heavy showers could impact driving conditions in Wales and the west and south-west of England, the Met Office warned. “This band of rain will then move east and north-eastwards, bringing potential bouts of thunder to the south-east,” meteorologist Nicky Maxey told the Standard. Saturday will be brighter “with the odd burst of rain in the east and further thundery showers possible in the north-east,” she said. Scotland will enjoy a bright and clear day today, but conditions will gradually deteriorate before heavy rain sweeps the west of the country at the end of the weekend. From 6pm on Sunday to 6am on Tuesday, up to 100mm of rain could fall in the area sparking flooding and travel disruption, the Met’s yellow weather alert warns. “Scotland and parts of northern England can expect 36 hours of solid rain,” Ms Maxey warned. “We could see 40mm to 60mm between Sunday and Tuesday in some areas, with isolated patches seeing up to 100mm.” However, London and large swathes of southern England and Wales should see fine and bright conditions on Sunday before temperatures rise above 30C. It comes as parts of southern Spain and southern France brace for highs of 40C from Monday, just weeks after a heatwave triggered record temperatures across Europe.
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Harriet Brewis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-thunderstorms-to-hit-britain-ahead-sweltering-32c-heatwave-a4193836.html
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2019-07-19 10:58:00+00:00
| 1,563,548,280 | 1,567,536,387 |
weather
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weather statistic
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180,425 |
eveningstandard--2019-07-25--UK heatwave 2019 LIVE Latest weather forecast on aposhottest day ever in Londonapos
| 2019-07-25T00:00:00 |
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UK heatwave 2019 LIVE: Latest weather forecast on 'hottest day ever in London'
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The UK is set to see the hottest day on record, as forecasters warn temperatures could soar to 39C. The record for the hottest July day has already been broken, after temperatures of 37.7 °C were recorded at Kew Gardens and Writtle, Essex. It beat the previous record of 36.7C, set in Heathrow in July, making it the second hottest day since records began. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK was 38.5C in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003.
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Olivia Tobin, Jacob Jarvis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-live-latest-heatwave-and-met-office-updates-on-hottest-day-ever-in-london-live-a4197786.html
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2019-07-25 05:19:00+00:00
| 1,564,046,340 | 1,567,535,818 |
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weather statistic
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180,576 |
eveningstandard--2019-07-26--UK weather forecast Heavy rain to sweep across Britain after record-breaking heatwave
| 2019-07-26T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Heavy rain to sweep across Britain after record-breaking heatwave
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Brits face up to 100mm of rain this weekend as heavy downpours and cooler temperatures move in after days of record-breaking heat. Forecasters say unsettled conditions will spread across the UK for most of this weekend and into next week. Severe weather warnings for rain will be in place in parts of the country until Sunday afternoon, the Met Office said. It comes as a stark contrast to the sizzling temperatures from the last few days, which saw what could go down as hottest day on record in the UK as the mercury soared above 38C. Met Office spokesman Marco Patagna said the weekend weather will be “quite a contrast to the last few days". “We have a rainfall warning out until tomorrow morning for southeast Scotland," he said. “As you get into tomorrow most of parts of the UK are cloudy with outbreaks of rain. “And there is another yellow rainfall warning from 9am until Sunday at 3am for Northern Ireland, south Scotland and the north and east of England.” Mr Marco added the UK could see 40 to 60mm downpours on Saturday with local rural areas expecting up to 100mm. “But tomorrow for west Wales, and southwest England, most of the day doesn’t look too bad,” he said. “There will be some sunshine in those areas.” For Saturday, temperatures will range from 18 to 23C across the country. Mr Marco said that on Sunday: “It stays pretty unsettled but the rain shifts more towards the west. “Most of the rain will be across northern England, Wales, the Midlands and parts of the southeast.” Sunday temperatures will stay around the high teens low 20s but might hit 24C in the southeast. “Generally temperatures are closer to average than they have been recently,” Mr Marco said. He said changeable conditions continue until later in the week when the UK can expect dryer weather, although temperatures remain cool.
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Rebecca Speare-Cole
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weekend-weather-heavy-rain-to-sweep-across-britain-after-recordbreaking-heatwave-a4199431.html
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2019-07-26 19:53:00+00:00
| 1,564,185,180 | 1,567,535,693 |
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weather statistic
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181,841 |
eveningstandard--2019-08-07--UK weather forecast Danger to life warnings as Britain braces for weekend washout of aposunseason
| 2019-08-07T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Danger to life warnings as Britain braces for weekend washout of 'unseasonable' stormy weather
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Britain is bracing itself for "unseasonal" heavy wind and rain this weekend that has sparked danger to life warnings for parts of the UK, as well as yellow weather warnings for London. Much of the UK will be sunny tomorrow with relatively light winds, bringing temperatures of low 20s for most of England and Wales but high teens for Northern Ireland and Scotland. However, a band of cloud and rain coming from the south will creep in on Thursday, drenching the Channel Islands and the southern counties with showers. Forecasters said it was a sign of "things to come" as the cloud is linked to an area of low pressure that is connected to wet and "unseasonably windy weather". It will move in Thursday night and through Friday with the Met Office issuing weather warnings. Met Office spokesman Oliver Claydon said: "This unseasonable weather is due to an area of particularly low pressure from the Atlantic. "Thursday evening is when it will hit and then it will move northeastwards from Friday through Saturday, reaching Scotland and northeast England Friday evening. "There are two parts to this weather front which is the high winds and also thundery showers." The Met Office said the weather front is the kind that is normally expected in autumn and winter. They added: "It is very unusual for wind to be this strong at this time of year. Especially with trees in full leaf, it means it could impact more. "Winds will reach 40mph inland but the southeast coast, and around Bristol could see winds of 50mph. "But London, despite being in the southeast, can expect winds of 40mph." Gale force winds could be so extreme this weekend that it has led to organisers of the Boardmasters music festival to cancel the event just hours before it was due to open. The decision was based on advice from the police and independent safety advisers. In a statement, the festival said: "The safety of you, the fans and attendees, as well as performers and crew comes first, and the potential risk is too severe for the event to go ahead at this time." A danger to life warning remains in place for the River Goyt in Whaley Bridge in the Peak District. Emergency services are currently battling to prevent the Toddbrook Reservoir dam from bursting. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for London on Friday and Saturday. The capital can expect overnight heavy rain followed by scattered heavy, thundery showers. These will continue most widely through Saturday with strong gales, but the showers and winds should ease off by Sunday. There is a chance homes and businesses could be flooded and spray, as well as flooding, could lead to dangerous driving conditions. A yellow warning has also been issued for much of England and Wales.
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Matt Drake
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/danger-to-life-warnings-as-britain-braces-for-weekend-washout-of-unseasonable-stormy-weather-a4207436.html
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2019-08-07 11:07:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-08-08--UK weather forecast More events cancelled as forecasters warn of thunderstorms and 60mph gales
| 2019-08-08T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: More events cancelled as forecasters warn of thunderstorms and 60mph gales
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A series of festivals and events have been cancelled across the country as Britons brace for a weekend of thundery rain and gale-force winds. Severe warnings for thunderstorms and “disruptive” winds have been issued across the UK on Friday and Saturday, with forecasters warning of potential floods and travel disruption. The Met Office said there could also be winds of 60mph, with Scotland and Northern Ireland expected to see the worst of the wet weather. “Southern England and Wales will see a rash of heavy and thundery showers on Friday, with the threat of gales of up to 60mph on Saturday,” a Met Office meteorologist told the Standard. “Scotland and Northern Ireland will be worst hit by the deluge on Friday, developing into thundery, torrential downpours on Saturday.” The updated forecast has led to more event cancellations, after Boardmasters music festival was pulled just hours before it was set to open on Wednesday. Houghton Festival in Norfolk, which was meant to run from midday today until Monday afternoon, was called off at the eleventh hour, while Plymouth Pride announced it would have to reschedule its parade from Saturday to a later date. The Norfolk festival posted on its Facebook page on Thursday: “Tragically, following this morning’s reports and further consultation with authorities, health and safety and all the festival directors, the decision has been made to cancel Houghton 2019. Pride in Plymouth issued its own statement on Wednesday, saying: “The potential risk is too severe for the event to go ahead at this time. Our ethos is to create a safe space for ALL and sadly the weather will prevent us from doing this on Saturday. “If we can not secure the infrastructure required for the event to proceed at a later date this year then all monies raised supporting this years event will go towards next year’s Pride.” The cancellation of Boardmasters was met by an outcry from festivalgoers, some of whom had already travelled hundreds of miles to attend. But organisers of the Newquay festival, which was due to be headlined by the Wu-Tang Clan and Florence + The Machine, said the risks from the intense weather were too high to hold the event as planned. "The safety of you, the fans and attendees, as well as performers and crew comes first," they announced in a statement. The Met Office has described the weather as “unseasonable”, saying Saturday would feel "more like autumn than August." This was due to an area of particularly low pressure from the Atlantic, the national forecaster explained. “It is very unusual for wind to be this strong at this time of year. Especially with trees in full leaf, it means it could impact more,” they added. Meteorologist Sarah Kent said some parts of the UK could see more than two inches of rain between Thursday and Saturday. "The first band of rain could bring 30mm of rain in places, and if you draw the short straw, then you could get another 30mm with the showers that follow,” she said. She added that it would “be unseasonably windy", with gusts in the warning area reaching 40mph or 50mph. In more exposed areas, the winds could be even higher, with the English Channel coast seeing gales reaching in excess of 60mph. Conditions for Sunday are less certain, forecasters said. “Things are looking pretty changeable at the moment. Watch this space,” said Mr Claydon.
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Harriet Brewis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/thunderstorms-and-galeforce-winds-spark-further-event-cancellations-a4208911.html
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2019-08-08 13:45:00+00:00
| 1,565,286,300 | 1,567,534,575 |
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eveningstandard--2019-08-12--UK weather forecast Downpours set to last aposuntil end of Augustapos
| 2019-08-12T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Downpours set to last 'until end of August'
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Thunderstorms and heavy downpours are set to hit the UK this week, as Brits face what could be one of the wettest Augusts on record. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for London and the south east on Monday, with the chance of flooding, travel disruption and power cuts, the Met Office warns. Further north, a yellow weather warning will be in place overnight from Chester to Lancaster, as forecasters warn of heavy rain and further flood risks. Regular heavy downpours could continue into the last week of the month - with potentially enough rainfall to make it the wettest August on record. The previous high, in 1912, saw an average of 167.6mm across the country. Met Office forecaster Becky Mitchell said: “It’s been pretty wet and it looks like it’s going to stay that way until the last week of August. Only then are we expecting to see a break in the clouds.” Fellow meteorologist Bonnie Diamond said: "This week there's going to be a fresher feel, winds from the north bringing cooler temperatures than we've seen in a while. "It's going to be an unsettled week with periods of low pressure bringing rain and wind at times, especially on Wednesday and Friday. We're looking at top temperatures in the high teens." Monday's yellow weather warning, stretching from the English Channel, westwards towards Portsmouth and north over Essex, brings the possibility of localised flooding and travel disruption. Ms Diamond added: "There's the possibility of up to 40-60mm of rain in just a couple of hours in some places. That's some pretty heavy downpours." After a more settled day on Tuesday, the wet and windy weather will then return midweek, with more widespread showers across the UK. Ms Diamond explained: "Overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, an area of low pressure is bringing a band of rain across the whole country. "Wednesday is going to be a pretty wet day." The bleak outlook follows a weekend of unseasonable heavy rain and 60mph gales, in which some parts of the country saw as much rain in 48 hours as they typically get over the whole month of August. More than 70mm of rain fell in Cumbria on Saturday, with the RAF station of Spadeadam being the worst hit. The Met Office said 71.4mm fell at the facility on Saturday - compared to a monthly average of 82.4mm for August in the region. Train lines were blocked by flooding between Cumbria and Scotland and between Blackburn and Clitheroe, as travellers across the UK were hit by delays and disruption. Elsewhere, ferry passengers heading into Dover faced delays of five hours as tug boats battled the weather to guide them into port. The Environment Agency issued three flood warnings on Sunday night urging “immediate action” and 20 “be prepared” flood alerts across the North of England
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Harriet Brewis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-latest-downpours-set-to-last-until-end-of-august-a4211371.html
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2019-08-12 11:18:00+00:00
| 1,565,623,080 | 1,567,534,340 |
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eveningstandard--2019-08-21--UK weather forecast latest August Bank Holiday could be hottest ever recorded
| 2019-08-21T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast latest: August Bank Holiday could be hottest ever recorded
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The last bank holiday of the year could be the hottest one ever recorded in August, forecasters said. The upcoming bank holiday weekend could see record temperatures replace the wind and rain that has so far dogged the month, it is predicted. From Friday, south-easterly winds will draw warm air from Europe towards the UK, bringing rising temperatures along with dry and settled weather. And by Monday, temperatures may reach 33C (91.4F) - which would set a new record for the late bank holiday weekend. Chief meteorologist Steve Willington said: "We've had a fairly wet and windy August so far, however that's going to change this weekend as we see high temperatures, sunshine and light winds return. "On Saturday and Sunday there'll be plenty of sunshine across the country with temperatures reaching into the mid-20s Celsius for many - it'll be warmest in south-eastern parts where 30C (86F) is possible. "By bank holiday Monday itself temperatures will rise further with around 33 Celsius possible in the South East - which would set a new record for the coming bank holiday weekend." The highest record temperature for the late August bank holiday weekend is 31.5C (88.7F) at Heathrow Airport in 2001. And the sunny spell could set a swathe of new records around the country, with the current hottest late summer bank holiday in Wales standing at 27.3C (81.1F) at Velindre, Powys, in 2013. The Northern Ireland record is 27C (80.6F) recorded in Knockaraven, Co Fermanagh in 2003. Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland. The warm weather would arrive just in time for Notting Hill Carnival, one of London’s biggest celebrations. Thousands are expected to flock to west London for the event and could face better weather than last year, where revellers were blighted with persistent rain. Last month saw the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK - with the mercury reaching 38.7C (101.7F) at Cambridge University Botanic Garden on July 25. That exceeded the previous record of 38.5C (101.3F) set in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003. RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said with summer returning in time for the weekend those going out for day trips and short breaks should check their vehicle before setting out. "Tyre pressure and tread, as well as oil and coolant levels, should all be looked at and doing so can really cut the chances of breaking down," he said. HM Coastguard has urged those planning a trip to the coast at the weekend to follow their safety tips. "Warm weather is forecast for much of the country this weekend and whatever the weather, the bank holiday is when many people quite rightly want to make the most of our wonderful coastline and beaches," said Bev Allen, maritime operations controller. - Do not jump into the water from piers, rocks, cliffs or other structures that can lead to fatal incidents. - Look out for lifeguards, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty and take note of their advice, especially when you want to enjoy a swim. - Swim parallel to the shore and avoid most harbours and fast-flowing water. - Don't get carried away: Inflatables are not suitable for use in the sea and they can go from fun to potentially deadly in minutes, so best save them for swimming pools. Tide conditions, the wind and any changes in the weather can very quickly sweep them out to sea and beyond safe depths.
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Olivia Tobin
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/august-bank-holiday-could-be-hottest-ever-recorded-a4218726.html
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2019-08-21 23:39:00+00:00
| 1,566,445,140 | 1,567,533,826 |
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eveningstandard--2019-09-08--UK weather forecast Britain braced for one of coldest winters in 30 years as Beast from the East ex
| 2019-09-08T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Britain braced for one of coldest winters in 30 years as Beast from the East expected to return
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A new "Beast from the East" could soon hit the UK as scientists warn Britain may experience one of its coldest winters in 30 years. A freezing vortex of Artic air will dominate the UK in less than four months, bringing with it icy temperatures and snow which could last for weeks, scientists say. Climate experts from University College London have analysed current sea temperatures and the system over the north Atlantic and predicted extreme weather will hit this winter. Led by professor Mark Saunders, the team told The Sunday Times: "This would rank the 2020 January-February central England temperature as the coldest winter since 2013." They added: "It would also rank January-February 2020 as the seventh coldest winter in the past 30 years. "There is a 57 per cent chance the central England temperature will be colder than in 2018, thus making it the coldest January-February since 2013." Last year, the Beast from the East saw temperatures drop to as low as -14C in the Cairngorms in Scotland. Nearly 60cm of snow fell in Gloucestershire while bitterly cold winds reached up to 70mph. Sixteen people, including a seven-year-old girl, died as a result of the weather.
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Katy Clifton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-britain-braced-for-one-of-coldest-winters-in-30-years-as-beast-from-the-east-set-a4231541.html
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2019-09-08 10:22:00+00:00
| 1,567,952,520 | 1,569,330,771 |
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eveningstandard--2019-09-29--UK weather forecast Floods hit parts of country as Britain braces for three days of heavy rain
| 2019-09-29T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Floods hit parts of country as Britain braces for three days of heavy rain
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Parts of the UK have been hit by flooding after a day of heavy downpours left sections of the transport section struggling to cope amid treacherous travel conditions. As the north of England was forecast to see up to 70mm of rain in 24 hours, the Environment Agency issued 61 localised flood warnings across England and Wales, plus 169 alerts for possible flooding. Severe weather warnings have been issued for north west England and south west England and parts of Wales on Sunday. And forecasters have warned of yet more rain to come, with the Met Office predicting a further 70mm could fall on Monday over the highest areas in the UK. Further yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued for Monday and Tuesday. Alex Burkill, a meteorologist with the Met Office, said: "Monday is going to start off pretty fine for most places, however a system is going to come in through the day reaching south-west England and Wales by 10am tomorrow morning and spreading eastwards as we go through the day. "By evening rush hour, much of England and Wales will be pretty wet." Northern Ireland and Scotland are due some more sunshine after a fairly bright day on Sunday. Mr Burkill added: "Monday will be another very wet one for England and Wales but for Scotland and Northern Ireland, they are going to have another fairly dry day, just a few showers and some bright spells." He said parts of England and Wales could see highs of 19C (66.2F) or 20C (68F), a little above average for the time of year, but this would be masked by the wind and rain. "It's not going to feel pleasant by any means," he said. By 4.30pm on Sunday, Northern Rail was warning passengers to expect delays and cancellations on its services for the rest of the day as it struggled to deal with the deluge. Trains between Blackpool North and Preston were suspended due to flooding, stretches of track in Cheshire were also hit and speed restrictions were put in place between Wigan and Southport, and Leeds and Harrogate. There was no service from Sheffield to Manchester due to water on the tracks, and there were speed restrictions in the opposite direction. The rail operator warned it had imposed speed restrictions on many parts of its network due to safety concerns. Northern Rail asked cycling fans turning out for the final day of the UCI Road World Championships in North Yorkshire to rethink their travel plans after the route had to be changed to avoid flooding. The fanzone in Harrogate also had to be closed. Despite the heavy weather, the Men's Elite Road Race went ahead although organisers had to amend the route to skip some of the most scenic parts of the Upper Dales. Undeterred, thousands of fans lined the route with umbrellas and wellies to watch one of the biggest events on the cycling calendar. Richard Flinton, chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council, said: "We were really disappointed for the race organisers as they had to take the decision to curtail the route. "We were particularly sorry for those communities in Reeth and Grinton who were looking forward to the race after the difficulties they have faced during July's flash floods. "(The) decision was unavoidable because we had to ensure the safety of cyclists and spectators and to concentrate assets in other places to enable the race to go ahead at all. "But so many heroic spectators still came out for what has been an extremely wet but a spectacular finish to a great week with many highlights." Elsewhere, the inaugural Regatta London race, which was due to take place on the River Thames on Sunday, had to be cancelled. Organisers said they were unable to run the event safely due to the stormy weather affecting the river's water quality.
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Katy Clifton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-floods-hit-parts-of-country-as-britain-braces-for-three-days-of-heavy-rain-a4249581.html
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2019-09-29 18:27:50+00:00
| 1,569,796,070 | 1,570,221,949 |
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eveningstandard--2019-10-31--UK weather forecast for fireworks weekend: Strong winds and rain set to disrupt Bonfire Night 2019 e
| 2019-10-31T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast for fireworks weekend: Strong winds and rain set to disrupt Bonfire Night 2019 events
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Strong winds and rain are set to hit the UK which are likely to disrupt bonfire events this weekend, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has said there will be strong winds and periods of precipitation tomorrow and into the weekend. Large parts of the UK can expect a wet and grey day on Friday with highs of 15C and lows of 2C in the early hours. On Saturday, much of the UK will be hit by wet weather again with regions near the Bristol Channel facing winds up to 70mph. A rain weather warning has also been issued by the Met Office for Wales and south west England. Forecasters say there is a small chance homes and businesses could be flooded and a "small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life". Between 6am and 10am, there is likely to be between 15 to 25mm of rainfall in the south west. Across the country, there will be highs of 14C and lows of 5C. Meteorologist Helen Roberts said Sunday has the best forecast, adding that there will be a few "glimmers of sun which will brighten a damp, breezy day". She advised that it might be best to go and watch fireworks later in the weekend, saying: " Given that it is wet and in windy in a few locations there is likely to be a bit of disruption to outdoor events. "Sunday looking like the better day, but it will be unsettled with changes throughout." The highest temperature will be around 15C on Sunday with lows of 5C.
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Ellena Cruse
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-for-fireworks-weekend-strong-winds-and-rain-set-to-disrupt-bonfire-night-2019-a4275586.html
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Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:56:00 GMT
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eveningstandard--2019-11-14--UK weather forecast: Snow hits parts of country as temperatures plunge amid 'danger to life&apo
| 2019-11-14T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Snow hits parts of country as temperatures plunge amid 'danger to life' warning after floods
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Snow has begun falling across parts of the country as Yorkshire prepares for more downpours after being hit with days of flooding, as “danger to life” warnings were in place. Dartmoor was pictured blanketed in snow on Wednesday evening after temperatures plummeted across parts of Devon and South Wales amid travel warnings. Police in the Welsh town of Ystradgynlais warned motorists to only use their vehicles if necessary and some roads were sealed off due to dangerous conditions. The snow was expected to continue falling throughout the night, mixed with sleet and rain, but could settle on high ground, according to forecasters. Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a warning suggesting there could be a danger to life in parts of the East Midlands and Yorkshire as more rain is forecast to fall on the already flooded region. A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for areas around Nottingham, Sheffield, and Doncaster from 9am on Thursday, as the snow falling across the South West moves north and turns to rain. Met Office meteorologist Luke Miall said "the worst of the winter weather has now moved through" the South West, but "it's the same one that's going to push its way north and will affect the flooded areas from last week". The heaviest of the rain is expected to hit the area between 9am and 10am and continue throughout the day. Forecasters are predicting between 35mm and 45mm of rainfall, and 33 flood warnings are in place across the region after the Met Office warned there could be a risk to life "because these areas are very waterlogged already". Mr Miall added: "Even some amount of rain could cause rivers to rise." Mr Miall said the weather is looking "slightly better, but not dry" as we head towards the weekend, describing the forecast as a "mixed bag" with showers still falling across the country. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister faced heavy criticism over his response to the flooding during a visit to the worst-hit areas. During Boris Johnson's trip to Stainforth, South Yorkshire, one frustrated woman, who was pushing around a wheelbarrow, refused to speak to him. She said: "I'm not very happy about talking to you so, if you don't mind, I'll just mope on with what I'm doing. "You've not helped us up to press. I don't know what you're here today for." Another told him: "You've took your time Boris, haven't you?" The Prime Minister later paid a visit to Fishlake, where he told reporters: "We will get people back on their feet." On Tuesday, he announced that relief funding would be made available for those affected by the floods and said that funding for local councils to help affected households would be made available to the tune of £500 per eligible household.
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Sean Morrison
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-danger-to-life-warning-as-more-downpours-to-hit-flooded-regions-as-snow-hits-a4286711.html
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Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:12:25 GMT
| 1,573,708,345 | 1,573,691,774 |
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eveningstandard--2019-11-26--UK weather forecast: Britain lashed by torrential rain as remnants of tropical storm Sebastien hit c
| 2019-11-26T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Britain lashed by torrential rain as remnants of tropical storm Sebastien hit country
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Britain is being lashed by torrential rains brought by ex-tropical storm Sebastien, with freezing temperatures set to follow. Yellow weather warnings are in place across the country thoroughout the first half of the week, with downfalls expected to cause localised flooding in parts of south west England, south Wales, and the north east of England. The heavy rain is being triggered the remnants of Sebastien, which has moved up from the Azores and will likely continue up past the island of Ireland. By Thursday night, a low pressure system over the North Sea will pull cold air down from Scandinavia, bringing temperatures as low as -4C in some parts as the country heads into the weekend. South west England and south Wales have yellow weather warnings in place for Tuesday and Wednesday for rain, and the northeast has warnings in place for Wednesday and Thursday. Grahame Madge, a spokesman for the Met Office, told the Standard: “This will be a week of two halves. “The next couple of days there will be wet conditions and possible gales, with showery rain in the south west and Wales. “We can expect 10 to 20mm of rain in places with up to 30mm in some places. “This could lead to localised flash flooding in vulnerable areas. “In the northeast, there will also be 10 to 20mm of rain in places, and up to 40mm in places like the Yorkshire moors and higher parts.” The fresh rains come after a man’s body was found as flood waters receded in South Yorkshire. South Yorkshire Police confirmed the corpse was found on Fordstead Lane near Barnby Dun, in the Doncaster area, on Saturday. The road had been underwater for around two weeks after the River Don burst its banks. The death is not being treated as suspicious. After the clouds have emptied, a dry weekend will be led by cold air sweeping down from the north. Mr Madge added: “Wednesday night into Thursday the country will be seeing temperatures of around 6 to 8C. “Thursday night into Friday, there is potential for Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester and even Birmingham to hit 0C. “Friday night into Saturday temperatures could reach around -2C. “There is an element of uncertainty about how far south the cold will reach, and whether it will get to areas like Cornwall and Devon. “But we could see places like Manchester get to -4C.”
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Tim Baker
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-britain-lashed-by-torrential-rain-as-remnants-of-topical-storm-hit-country-a4296571.html
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:25:00 GMT
| 1,574,785,500 | 1,574,771,415 |
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eveningstandard--2019-12-07--UK weather forecast: Brits brace for gale force winds and severe weather warnings as Storm Atiyah ba
| 2019-12-07T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Brits brace for gale force winds and severe weather warnings as Storm Atiyah barrels into country
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Brits are bracing for 70mph winds, heavy rain and even snow as Storm Atiyah barrels into the country this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for severe gales for west Wales and south west England from 3pm on Sunday through to 9am on Monday. Storm Atiyah, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Eireann, is expected to move from west to east during this period. The first named storm of the season could bring winds of 50-60 mph inland and up to 70 mph on the coast, the Met Office said. Areas outside the warning area could still see winds of between 40 and 50 mph. Widespread heavy rain will sweep across the country while snow is set to fall on higher grounds in northern England, Scotland and Wales, forecasters said. Sophie Yeomans, a Met Office meteorologist, warned that strong winds on Sunday could trigger delays on the roads and rail disruption. She urged the public to "take care around the coast" due to large swells possibly being whipped up. Ms Yeomans added: "Christmas markets with loose items, loose structures, it's one of those to check is everything secure - your Christmas lights, inflatable Santas." "Make sure that you're aware of those wind warnings," she added. She explained that the windy conditions would be worse on the Irish coast. The Met Office previously said that strong winds are also expected for western parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, with gusts of up to 57mph overnight. The unsettled weather is expected to move to the east coast of north England and Scotland in the early hours of Monday morning with gusts up to 55mph. Ms Yeomans warned residents along the east coast of England to be wary of large waves on Monday. Looking ahead, she said conditions on Monday would be dry in general, with the odd shower in places, but still cold and windy. While it was too early to be certain, she explained Tuesday was expected to usher in another wet and windy spell mid-week. Meanwhile, Met Office spokesman Steven Keates said there will be snow on higher grounds all the way through until Thursday. "We are not collecting widespread snow in populated areas and it will be nothing unusual for this time of year," he said.
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Rebecca Speare-Cole
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-forecast-brits-brace-for-gale-force-winds-and-severe-weather-warnings-as-storm-atiyah-a4307826.html
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Sat, 07 Dec 2019 20:07:00 GMT
| 1,575,767,220 | 1,575,765,041 |
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eveningstandard--2019-12-16--UK weather forecast: Frost to set in overnight as temperatures plunge to -4C
| 2019-12-16T00:00:00 |
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UK weather forecast: Frost to set in overnight as temperatures plunge to -4C
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Temperatures could plummet to -4C across parts of the UK with frost expected to set in overnight. Parts of Scotland and northern England saw a dusting of snow today and could see light showers again into tomorrow morning. Though that is expected to be the last of the UK's snow for the foreseeable future, according to the Met Office. "It's going to be fairly chilly, with 8C or 9C highs," forecaster Simon Partridge told the Standard. "Overnight we could get down to -3C or -4C." There will be some frost in the morning tomorrow, ahead of a dry day for most parts, aside from the south east which will see some showers. Tuesday into Wednesday could even see as low as -5C, he said. Images from areas in Scotland showed a blanketing of snow, with Balmoral looking picturesque under a white cover. There is a yellow warning for snow and ice for parts of the north of Scotland active from now until 9am.
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Jacob Jarvis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-frost-temperatures-cold-a4315081.html
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Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:04:00 GMT
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eveningstandard--2019-07-30--Tottenham fans reveal what they love about new stadium and what needs to improve
| 2019-07-30T00:00:00 |
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Tottenham fans reveal what they love about new stadium... and what needs to improve
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Tottenham's new £1billion stadium has been given the seal of approval by the club’s supporters’ trust. More than 4,300 fans were asked for their opinion on the club’s new home which opened last season, with 95 per cent saying they were satisfied with the fan experience. That is in stark contrast to the survey taken out when Spurs were playing at Wembley Stadium, when only 52 per cent of fans said they were satisfied. In addition, 93 per cent of fans surveyed revealed they were getting to Tottenham’s new ground 30 minutes before kick-off to experience the facilities on offer. The atmosphere at the new stadium has also won the approval of regular fans. Of those asked who had attended one or more Premier League matches, 84 per cent were satisfied with the atmosphere. That number rose to 98 per cent on European nights after memorable fixtures against Man City and Ajax en route to the Champions League final.
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Simon Collings
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham/tottenham-fans-reveal-what-they-love-about-new-stadium-and-what-needs-to-improve-a4201546.html
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2019-07-30 13:23:00+00:00
| 1,564,507,380 | 1,567,535,320 |
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182,647 |
eveningstandard--2019-08-22--Anfield Road stadium expansion Liverpool announce plan to take capacity above 60000 with aposamb
| 2019-08-22T00:00:00 |
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Anfield Road stadium expansion: Liverpool announce plan to take capacity above 60,000 with 'ambitious' redevelopment
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Liverpool have confirmed that they are now actively pursuing new, ‘ambitious’ plans to redevelop the Anfield Road stand of the club’s home ground. Previous outline planning permission for an extension to the stand will be allowed to expire next month in order for an alternative proposal to be put forward. The original plans catered for the addition of just 4,000 seats - a figure that would have taken overall capacity to just over 58,000. However, it is now understood that the club’s owners, FSG, are keen to go beyond the 60,000 mark. LFC’s chief operating officer Andy Hughes said: “The progress that has been made during ongoing feasibility studies has resulted in us being in a position to allow the outline planning permission to lapse. “We are committed to working with local residents, planning officials and others as we now focus on the detail behind any proposed redevelopment for Anfield Road. “Throughout this process we have been clear that our objective is to find the best possible solution for Anfield Road and that remains the case." Anfield’s current capacity of 54,074 places Liverpool sixth in the Premier League in terms of fans they can welcome on matchdays. However, depending on the extent of the new plans, they could leapfrog Manchester City, West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham to take second place behind Manchester United.
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David Lynch
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool/liverpool-announce-plan-to-take-anfield-capacity-above-60000-with-ambitious-redevelopment-a4219361.html
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2019-08-22 11:25:00+00:00
| 1,566,487,500 | 1,567,533,693 |
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184,280 |
eveningstandard--2019-09-10--Green Day Weezer and Fall Out Boy announce London Stadium show How to get tickets to the Hella Meg
| 2019-09-10T00:00:00 |
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Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy announce London Stadium show: How to get tickets to the Hella Mega tour
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Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer will play a triple-headline stadium show in London next year. The three American bands, who between them have sold well over 130 million albums worldwide, will come to the London Stadium in Stratford on June 26 2020. The concert will come as part of their Hella Mega tour, and marks the first time the three pop-punk titans have ever toured together. Fans had been teased with details of the tour, with band members tagging each other in various social media posts. A mysterious website also appeared, at hellamegatour.com, which featured nothing but a gif of the character Dwight Schrute from The Office US, as well as a password prompt. Now, a huge tour has been confirmed, taking in Asia, Europe and North America. Another band, ska punk outfit The Interrupters, will also join them on their travels. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday September 20. They will be available to buy here.
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Jochan Embley
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https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/green-day-weezer-fall-out-boy-london-stadium-tickets-hella-mega-a4233521.html
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2019-09-10 14:49:00+00:00
| 1,568,141,340 | 1,569,330,535 |
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184,337 |
eveningstandard--2019-09-10--West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady brought in by LLDC to help secure naming rights for the London S
| 2019-09-10T00:00:00 |
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West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady brought in by LLDC to help secure naming rights for the London Stadium
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West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has taken on a leading role in the search to find a naming rights partner for the London Stadium. It comes as the stadium’s landlords, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), have stepped up their bid to secure a naming rights deal for the 2020-21 season. The LLDC appointed Jo Adams as their new chief commercial officer last month with the primary task of finding a sponsor the London Stadium. Lyn Garner, chief executive of the LLDC, has also asked Brady to work with them to secure a deal that both parties are happy with. Stadium owners E20 have so far failed to find a sponsor for the London Stadium, which was built for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is funded by the taxpayer. The new partnership between West Ham and the LLDC is a sign of much how their relationship has improved. Garner told the London Assembly last week: “We cannot sell the naming rights without being hand in glove with the club. “Now that we have cleared out some of the arguments and so on and we have got a clear path to a partnership, I have asked Baroness Brady to work with me personally on stadium naming rights and she has agreed to do that. We will work together to bring the strategy that brings the best win-win situation for both the club and the park itself.”
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GIUSEPPE MURO
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/westham/west-ham-vicechairman-karren-brady-bids-for-breakthrough-on-naming-rights-for-the-london-stadium-a4233261.html
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2019-09-10 10:56:00+00:00
| 1,568,127,360 | 1,569,330,533 |
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184,569 |
eveningstandard--2019-09-16--Rugby World Cup venues 2019 See the 12 stadiums hosting Japan tournament
| 2019-09-16T00:00:00 |
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Rugby World Cup venues 2019: See the 12 stadiums hosting Japan tournament
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The 2019 Rugby World Cup begins on Friday, with Japan set to become the first Asian country to hold the global showpiece. 12 cities and stadiums across the country have been selected to host matches during the tournament, though plans for Tokyo's New National Stadium - an important pillar of the successful bid and key venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - to stage the final were scrapped back in 2015. Over 400,000 fans are expected to descend on Japan for the World Cup, which World Rugby are confident will be a 'a very special success on every level' and 'break records and make history on and off the field' in addition to proving a 'transformational driver of sporting and social legacy in the host nation and across Asia'. Standard Sport takes a look at each of the 12 venues for the latest edition of rugby's global showpiece...
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George Flood
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-venues-2019-see-the-12-stadiums-hosting-japan-tournament-a4238131.html
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2019-09-16 14:12:42+00:00
| 1,568,657,562 | 1,569,330,185 |
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184,940 |
eveningstandard--2019-09-20--Leicester City beware Heung-min Son is Tottenhamaposs biggest threat at King Power Stadium
| 2019-09-20T00:00:00 |
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Leicester City, beware: Heung-min Son is Tottenham's biggest threat at King Power Stadium
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Tottenham are on the road again this weekend as they travel to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester. After dropping points in the north London derby, Spurs hit Crystal Palace for four last Saturday – but the vulnerability we saw at the Emirates returned in Greece on Wednesday as Mauricio Pochettino’s side let a two-goal lead slip to Olympiacos in the Champions League. Brendan Rodgers’ side left Old Trafford empty handed last time out against Manchester United. They have another opportunity to try and prove their own top four credentials this weekend. Serge Aurier and Danny Rose are expected to be fit after being rested for the trip to Greece although Ryan Sessegnon is likely to have to wait for his debut. The former Fulham starlet was another in stay in north London this week after reporting a hamstring problem. Leicester will surely smell blood after Tottenham’s recent problems in holding onto a lead away from home. At Old Trafford, the Foxes failed to land a telling blow but in front of their own fans they will fancy their chances of taking something. The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting from 12pm. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app. You can follow all of the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog. This will be the 113th meeting between these two with Spurs winning 56 of them. Leicester have 35 wins to their name.
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ALEX YOUNG
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham/leicester-city-vs-tottenham-heungmin-son-king-power-stadium-a4242546.html
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2019-09-20 14:38:00+00:00
| 1,569,004,680 | 1,569,590,570 |
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185,603 |
eveningstandard--2019-09-29--West Ham United Women look to forge their own London Stadium memories as Jack Sullivan aims for sust
| 2019-09-29T00:00:00 |
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West Ham United Women look to forge their own London Stadium memories as Jack Sullivan aims for sustainability
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There have been some iconic moments at the London Stadium. Super Saturday and Usain Bolt winning 100m gold at London 2012 have gone down in history and memorable goals from Dimitri Payet and more recently Aaron Cresswell have helped West Ham start to create new memories at their new home. On Sunday, West Ham Women get a chance to provide their own special moment when they play there for the first time. A crowd of around 20,000 is expected to watch West Ham play London rivals Tottenham in the WSL on what will be a landmark day for the Hammers. “The London Stadium is so historic for so many reasons,” said West Ham Women managing director Jack Sullivan. “The players are going to be doing their prehab where Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill have warmed up. "They are going to be on the pitch where Andy Carroll did that amazing overhead kick against Crystal Palace and Dimitri Payet ran from the halfway line against Middlesbrough. “We wanted to say 'you are part of West Ham, you are not just the women’s team, you are part of all these historical events at the stadium'. Hopefully we can make an important memory of a great moment at the London Stadium for this team as well, by scoring a great goal or something.” West Ham have had just five weeks to promote ticket sales for the game but that rush has been no problem for a club that has grown rapidly and is in a hurry to establish themselves at the top of the women’s game. In the past 18 months, West Ham have turned professional, moved up two divisions into the WSL as part of a league restructure and reached last season’s FA Cup Final at Wembley. Sullivan’s aim is to secure a sustainable future for the club as interest in the women's game grows after the success England had in reaching the World Cup semi-finals in the summer. “It is a great time to be part of women’s football, but we have got to make sure this time becomes permanent,” said 19-year-old Sullivan. “The thing for us, and for everyone in women's football, should be 'how can we make the women's game sustainable?' “Commercially and attendance-wise, you have seen how much we have grown in a year. Playing at the London Stadium, we have had five weeks to sell that game and I think it just shows we want to do things quickly. We have always wanted to do things quickly. “It is one of the most annoying things in the world when someone is like, ‘oh, can we wait a month’. Why? There is no point. We have jumped from the third division to the top division and that was fine, and we want to grow quickly but sustainably.” West Ham average around 1,500 fans for their home games at Rush Green. The fixture against Tottenham will be a one-off at the London Stadium for this season but the hope is to attract more supporters to attend their games every week. So how long will it be before women’s games are regularly being played at bigger venues? “For everyone, I think that is the aim,” said Sullivan. "But I am not sure when that will be. “We have to get people through the door and then make sure Sunday is not a one-off game for them. It is about having them come once, enjoy it and then come to the next home game and start that cycle. "We want to get as many people through the door and then hope people will come more often off the back of that. “We do not want people to come just because it is at the London Stadium. It is all about getting them to come consistently. Not just focusing on these historic events, but an all-year-round thing. “We have sold 900 season tickets this season and we are going to fill the best part of 20,000 for the game on Sunday, which shows people are interested in the women’s game. The more people you have coming to the games, the more sustainable the team becomes.” West Ham have beaten Birmingham and lost to Arsenal and Chelsea so far in the WSL this season. They have ambitions of challenging the established elite and their game at the London Stadium is an important landmark for the club as it grows on and off the pitch. “We know our team is good and if they perform to their maximum then we should be able to give everyone a good game,” said Sullivan. “We have lost to Arsenal and Chelsea but both were close affairs. It is just continuing to push on, in all aspects on and off the pitch. "How can we grow everything? How can we get more supporters coming here? Because that is how we think women’s football is going to become sustainable, by getting more people involved in women’s football.”
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GIUSEPPE MURO
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/westham/west-ham-united-women-look-forge-their-own-london-stadium-memories-jack-sullivan-aims-for-a4249356.html
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2019-09-29 09:31:00+00:00
| 1,569,763,860 | 1,570,221,948 |
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eveningstandard--2019-10-04--NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Itaposs all change in N17 as NFL pitches up for Chicago Bears v
| 2019-10-04T00:00:00 |
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NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: It's all change in N17 as NFL pitches up for Chicago Bears v Oakland Raiders
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The final finishing touches were this morning being put to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as it prepares to stage its first-ever NFL match. Oakland Raiders host Chicago Bears on Sunday in the first of two regular season gridiron games to be held at Spurs’ new home this month. The stadium is the first built outside of North America with NFL specifically in mind and features a range of features bespoke to the sport. Following Tottenham’s Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday, the grass football pitch was rolled underneath the South Stand to reveal the artificial surface to be used on Sunday. The artificial surface sits 1.7 metres below the grass pitch, while the stadium also boasts two specialised NFL locker rooms, designed to host an entourage of more than 100 players and support staff. Never before has a purpose-built NFL venue outside of the USA hosted a top-flight American Football contest and there is a sense of palpable excitement as Spurs - who have a 10-year partnership with the league to host a minimum of two games per year - prepare to showcase the artificial surface that lies beneath their retractable grass football pitch.
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Malik Ouzia
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham/nfl-at-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-it-s-all-change-in-n17-as-nfl-pitches-up-for-chicago-bears-v-a4253916.html
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2019-10-04 12:05:00+00:00
| 1,570,205,100 | 1,570,633,644 |
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186,039 |
eveningstandard--2019-10-08--Daniel Levy's NFL vision for Tottenham stadium outlined by key designer of £1billion home
| 2019-10-08T00:00:00 |
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Daniel Levy's NFL vision for Tottenham stadium outlined by key designer of £1billion home
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Tottenham's new stadium is ready to host a permanent NFL franchise, with Daniel Levy hoping to stage Premier League and gridiron action on the same day, according to one of the key men involved in building the state-of-the-art venue. Spurs’ new home, the first purpose-built American football venue outside of North America, hosted its first NFL match on Sunday as the Oakland Raiders beat the Chicago Bears 24-21. The club has a decade-long agreement with the NFL to host two regular-season games per year. However, there is talk that a permanent UK franchise, playing eight home games a year, could set up base in north London. Tom Jones, senior principal at design firm Populous, who helped build the ground, and believes it us up to the task. “The intention with the design was to avoid the overlay that other stadiums have to go through,” Jones said. “The investment in the technology, and the reason for all of that planning, is so that the transformation time can be quick enough so that Tottenham could have a full schedule of football matches and potentially a full schedule of an NFL franchise.” “The club’s view is that they’ve already made that investment,” added Paul Jennings, Tottenham’s technology manager. “It is capable of doing it, but it’s also capable of hosting one or two games per year. “So now the powers that be will see how that evolves. It’s not like they started small and will have to change things to have a franchise there.” Tottenham's ground underwent a huge transformation inside five days after their Champions League commitments, including the retracting of its grass football pitch to make way for the artificial NFL surface that sits permanently 1.7m below. The process of replacing the playing surface can take as little as 20 minutes, and Jones revealed that Levy is dreaming of a double-header. “The brief that we got from Daniel and the club was that they wanted a stadium that was perfect for football,” Jones said. “But he had a great ambition to get the NFL to Tottenham. “There are sliding pitches all over the world, but Tottenham had the ambition to be able to host multiple events. So, they wanted to be able to make it happen quickly. “Daniel has a great ambition one day, which we all fear, of hosting a double-header of football in the morning and NFL in the evening.”
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Malik Ouzia
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham/daniel-levy-wants-tottenhams-new-stadium-to-host-premier-league-football-and-nfl-on-same-day-a4256816.html
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Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:19:00 GMT
| 1,570,547,940 | 1,570,546,123 |
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eveningstandard--2019-10-12--Japan rugby team wade through flooded Tokyo stadium ahead of training for crunch Scotland clash
| 2019-10-12T00:00:00 |
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Japan rugby team wade through flooded Tokyo stadium ahead of training for crunch Scotland clash
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The Japan rugby team were forced to wade through a flooded Prince Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo ahead training on Saturday morning. The hosts are preparing for their crunch clash with Scotland in which victory will see them top Pool A and progress to the last eight. Emerging for training a day ahead of their match, the Japan team faced knee-high water at the bottom of a flight of stairs leading from their dressing room to the pitch. Footage captured by the Japan Rugby Football Union showed players trying to avoid the water by clambering onto benches which lined the tunnel out to the rugby field. Others piggy-backed team-mates, while some just charged through the water. Typhoon Hagibis has already arrived in Tokyo - but the worst is yet to come - with England's meeting with France and New Zealand's final pool game against Italy cancelled by World Rugby. Scotland, who will likely crash out of the World Cup if there game suffers the same fate, are determined to play their do-or-die game with the hosts. Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson has said they will consider legal action to ensure the game is played. World Rugby says it aims to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible. A final decision on whether the game goes ahead must be made no later than six hours before the 7.45pm (11.45am BST) kick-off time.
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tom dutton
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/japan-rugby-team-wade-through-flooded-tokyo-stadium-ahead-of-training-for-crunch-scotland-clash-a4259991.html
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Sat, 12 Oct 2019 09:12:00 GMT
| 1,570,885,920 | 1,570,885,587 |
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189,163 |
eveningstandard--2019-11-13--The real story behind giant lion 'hologram' to mark opening of stadium in Argentina
| 2019-11-13T00:00:00 |
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The real story behind giant lion 'hologram' to mark opening of stadium in Argentina
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Argentine football team Estudiantes celebrated their first match back at their home stadium with an impressive show depicting a huge flaming lion prowling around the venue. However anyone under the impression a hologram of the jungle beast was visible to the naked eye will be left disappointed, with the drama actually a stunning augmented reality show. The lion appears to jump out of the sky and strut along the structure before jumping onto the pitch and roaring at the home fans. While the videos shared online looked spectacular, a report from CNN noted: "The impressive spectacle could be viewed by fans watching on television but those in the stadium had to watch through an app on their phones or on the big screen." A video recorded from inside the stadium also shows fans watching the lion scale the stadium on giant screens inside the venue. The creator of the spectacular show also confirmed to TN.com that those in attendance could only view the show through screens. Sergio Neuspiller told the publication: "In the stadium, people could only see the lion on the screens. A hologram could have been done, but the issue of assembly and disassembly was very difficult because there was a show and recital later, in addition to the football game." He continued: "The other thing that made it difficult is that we had a 360 degree audience, it had to be seen from all sides. Then we decided to use augmented reality and we understood that the best option for the public present was to follow all this from one of the seven LED screens that were installed. "
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Tony Mogan
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/the-real-story-behind-giant-lion-hologram-to-mark-opening-of-stadium-in-argentina-a4286576.html
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Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:04:15 GMT
| 1,573,682,655 | 1,573,691,768 |
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190,608 |
eveningstandard--2019-11-26--Fans fear for future of AFC Wimbledon as club face £11m shortfall to build new stadium
| 2019-11-26T00:00:00 |
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Fans fear for future of AFC Wimbledon as club face £11m shortfall to build new stadium
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AFC Wimbledon are facing a financial crisis and a race against time to raise the £11million they need to build their new stadium at Plough Lane. The Dons plan to move into their new 9,000-seat home at the start of next season, but they are yet to sign the main construction contract and need a major cash injection to do that after building costs soared to more than £30m. Wimbledon have until January to find the money and, with the future of the club at risk, the Dons Trust — who own 75 per cent of the club — have called a special general meeting for December 9 to try to resolve the issue. A number of options have been presented to the 3,000 members of the Trust, which include selling part of the club to outside investors, although, crucially, they would retain the right to veto relocating the team, selling the stadium, changing the badge, colours or club name. Wimbledon have been owned by supporters since they were formed in 2002, after Wimbledon FC were controversially relocated to Milton Keynes. Given the role previous owners had in that move, selling a large stake in the club has divided opinion among the AFC fanbase. But the severity of the situation means the League One club are at a genuine crossroads: If Wimbledon don’t find the £11m they need, their new stadium will only be part-built next season and will have just 4,000 seats. That will mean their playing budget would be among the lowest in League One and could lead to them slipping down the football pyramid. Banks are unwilling to lend them the money needed due to factors including Brexit and the recent financial difficulties of other EFL clubs, including Bolton and Bury. A number of local businessmen, who have attended games at their current home, Kingsmeadow, are among those said to be willing to invest if the Trust agree to them having a say in the running of the club. Supporters are split on bringing in outside investment, with some arguing it is necessary to maintain the club’s Football League status and others fearing a repeat of when former owner Sam Hammam sold the old Plough Lane, which eventually led to the move to Milton Keynes. Construction of the Dons’ new stadium, which will be just 250 yards down the road from the old Plough Lane ground where Wimbledon FC played and could eventually reach a capacity of 20,000, is already under way. The Trust have so far raised £20m towards costs, £2.5m of which came from crowdfunding. The final £11m needed is higher than initially budgeted for, partly because the project has been delayed by two years and lengthy talks over planning permission and commercial agreements. The impact of those delays equates to an additional cost of around £3m-£4m. Contractors Buckingham have come up with the possible solution of finishing the stadium for next season at a cost of just an additional £1m, but such a ground would be very basic. It would have just 4,000 seats and contain no conferencing facilities, leaving the club with massively reduced revenue streams. Even if Wimbledon did secure the £11m loan needed to build their new home, the repayments would be great and eat into the playing budget available to chief executive Joe Palmer. There is the added fear that if any payments to lenders were missed, the club could become insolvent and have the ground taken off them. It is why the prospect of outside investment taking a large stake in the club has been put forward for the first time. The local businessmen who have attended games at Kingsmeadow and are keen to invest claim to not be doing so as a profit-making exercise. New investment would provide greater financial stability, reduced pressure on cash flow and a more competitive playing budget. Nonetheless, there is a fear among fans to let outsiders in. Rob Crane, a member of the Trust board, has already resigned over the issue, while one fan on message board Wombles Underground Press wrote: “This is awful — it’s like being visited by a dreadful ghost from your past.” There are elements of the Trust, however, who believe outside investment is needed to take the club forward. One member told Standard Sport: “The club will be out of the Football League in two seasons [if there is no outside investment]. There won’t be the money to maintain even a partially-built stadium, the club will fold and the stadium sold. That’s the stark reality of what we face.” AFC, realistically, cannot abandon the move as they have already sold Kingsmeadow and would have nowhere to play next season, while mothballing the project would be costly and a waste of previous investment. A spokesman for AFC Wimbledon said: “The stadium at Plough Lane is proceeding and we are fully committed to moving back to our spiritial home. The issue we face is that the funding currently available to us will only pay for the bare minimum of the new stadium. “There are options for doing more than that, including bringing in external investment but, quite rightly, that is a choice for Dons Trust members, the owners of the club. We have presented the options to our members and will be listening carefully to their views over the coming weeks.” Wimbledon are at a crossroads and the Trust must decide how to proceed when they convene on December 9. The clock is ticking.
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Simon Collings
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/fans-fear-for-future-of-afc-wimbledon-as-club-face-11m-shortfall-to-build-new-stadium-a4296711.html
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:22:00 GMT
| 1,574,785,320 | 1,574,771,411 |
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eveningstandard--2019-12-07--Liverpool matches at Club World Cup moved to new venue after Education City Stadium opening postpone
| 2019-12-07T00:00:00 |
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Liverpool matches at Club World Cup moved to new venue after Education City Stadium opening postponed
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Liverpool have seen a switch of venue for their forthcoming Club World Cup semi-final in Qatar. The reigning European champions were due to play their last-four tie against one of Monterrey, Al-Sadd or Hienghene Sport at the new Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan on December 18. However, Fifa announced on Saturday that the opening of the ground - which will host World Cup matches in 2022 - had been postponed until early 2020. As a result, Liverpool's semi-final plus the final and third-place play-off on December 21 have all been moved to the 45,416-capacity Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, which recently hosted the World Athletics Championships. "Construction at Education City Stadium is complete and the venue is now operational," a Fifa statement read. "However, the necessary certification process took longer than expected and therefore the stadium was unable to host the required test events prior to the semi-final and final of the FIFA Club World Cup at full capacity. "The priority is to ensure an enjoyable experience for all fans so it was decided to open the stadium at a later date."
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George Flood
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-matches-club-world-cup-moved-new-venue-education-city-stadium-opening-postponed-a4307521.html
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Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:58:00 GMT
| 1,575,734,280 | 1,575,721,962 |
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191,990 |
eveningstandard--2019-12-09--Anthony Joshua likely to make first title defence against Kubrat Pulev at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
| 2019-12-09T00:00:00 |
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Anthony Joshua likely to make first title defence against Kubrat Pulev at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Anthony Joshua looks set to have his next fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in May against Kubrat Pulev after regaining his titles from Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua has asked for a homecoming fight after boxing abroad twice this year. Having headlined twice at Wembley Stadium, most recently against Alexander Povetkin in September last year, a lack of availability has forced promoter Eddie Hearn to look elsewhere, with Tottenham’s 62,062-capacity stadium making it the next best option in London. While Joshua expressed a preference to take on a British rival, it looks certain he will face either Pulev or Oleksandr Usyk, the mandatory contenders for the IBF and WBO belts respectively. Pulev, from Bulgaria, is the most likely opponent, with Usyk, the former undisputed world cruiserweight champion from Ukraine, set to be offered a fight with Dereck Chisora in March, although if he doesn’t agree, it could mean Joshua giving up that belt. “In terms of the dates we have been given, the IBF have said you have to fight Pulev by the end of April, while the WBO have given him 180 days,” Hearn said. “So we have to ask if they will allow this fight first. It is a case of speaking to Usyk’s guys. They can fight Chisora and fight the winner, or push us and fight for a vacant title.” Talks with Spurs have already taken place, with Hearn saying they had initially shown an interest in staging the Ruiz fight. “Wembley does not look great, date wise,” Hearn said. “Tottenham Hotspur is a nice new stadium for a UK fight and we have to look at it. We have spoken to Spurs and they very were keen to host the Ruiz fight. They are very keen again.”
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Ron Lewis
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-likely-to-make-first-title-defence-against-kubrat-pulev-at-tottenham-hotspu-stadium-a4308681.html
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Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:49:00 GMT
| 1,575,910,140 | 1,575,894,595 |
sport
|
sport venue
|
192,710 |
eveningstandard--2019-12-13--Guns N' Roses tour 2020: How to get tickets for London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig
| 2019-12-13T00:00:00 |
eveningstandard
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Guns N' Roses tour 2020: How to get tickets for London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig
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Guns N’ Roses will become the first ever band to play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when they visit the venue as part of a European tour next year. The famed rock band — now featuring original members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan — will play 13 dates across the continent from April to June next year. They will appear in north London on May 29, marking their first headline gig in the capital since they sold out the London Stadium in 2017. The gig will be their only UK show of the year. Guns N’ Roses released their landmark debut album Appetite for Destruction back in 1987, which catapulted them to worldwide fame. Their most recent album came in 2008, with the release of Chinese Democracy. How to get tickets to see Guns N’ Roses at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday December 18. They will be available to buy here.
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Jochan Embley
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https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/guns-n-roses-london-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-tickets-tour-2020-a4313191.html
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:18:00 GMT
| 1,576,264,680 | 1,576,284,230 |
sport
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sport venue
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193,306 |
eveningstandard--2019-12-17--Tottenham increase stadium capacity for second time since opening
| 2019-12-17T00:00:00 |
eveningstandard
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Tottenham increase stadium capacity for second time since opening
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Tottenham have increased the capacity of their stadium to 62,303 seats. Tuesday's update marks the second time the capacity has increased since opening in April, first hosting 62,062 before that figure was increased to 62,214 in early August. A "detailed review" of the stadium seating bowl during the summer prompted the initial 148-seat increase, with capacity added in the North and South stands. Now a further 89 seats have been added and will see the accommodation of further season ticket holders. A statement reads: "We can confirm that Haringey Council has approved our application to increase the official capacity of our stadium to 62,303. "Supporters who have registered their interest will now be contacted in waiting list order with the offer of a Season Ticket." The official stadium record attendance for Tottenham's £1billion home currently stands at 60,407 with the visit of Aston Villa on the opening round of the Premier League season.
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ALEX YOUNG
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-increase-stadium-capacity-for-second-time-since-opening-a4316086.html
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Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:37:00 GMT
| 1,576,622,220 | 1,576,629,206 |
sport
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sport venue
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205,915 |
fortune--2019-09-05--Which NFL Stadiums Will Get 5G Connections Next
| 2019-09-05T00:00:00 |
fortune
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Which NFL Stadiums Will Get 5G Connections Next
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Verizon continued to expand its super-fast 5G wireless network to more locations, on Thursday announcing a deal with the National Football League to add coverage in 13 out of 31 stadiums starting this weekend. Fans who attend games in one of the 13 stadiums, such as Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, will still need to have a 5G compatible phone to access the 5G networks, which can download data 10 to 100 times faster than the average 4G LTE connection. Verizon said it would add demonstration areas in the stadiums, as well, to let fans experience the speed firsthand. (See the full list of stadiums below.) The limited addition to the carrier's 5G reach comes as the wireless industry is racing to roll out 5G coverage, but it will take several years and tens of billions of dollars before the networks come close to reaching as many people as today's 4G LTE systems. And customers will have to buy 5G compatible phones to use the networks, but only a handful of rather expensive models available so far. Apple, which has almost half the U.S. smartphone market, isn't expected to start selling a 5G iPhone model for at least another year. Verizon currently only offers 5G in small parts of 10 cities, such as Chicago and Phoenix, with a goal of reaching more than 30 cities by year end and covering half of the U.S. population by the end of 2020. In the meantime, it's adding coverage in popular venues like NFL stadiums, or transportation hubs, like in its deal with Boingo Wireless announced last month. "Our strategy with the initial launch of 5G has been to bring it to public places where lots of people gather, so that's why we started in dense urban areas," Heidi Hemmer, vice president of technology at Verizon, tells Fortune. "The stadiums play perfectly into that, as well." The stadiums already all have 4G coverage and Wi-Fi. But the addition of 5G will allow more devices to connect and reduce delays as fans in attendance watch video, often from other NFL games, on their phones. That's important to those playing fantasy football and increasingly valued as legalized sports betting spreads. "It's a constant battle on the connectivity front at every stadium," Michelle McKenna, the NFL's chief information officer, says. "The more bandwidth and speed that we've offered through LTE networks and Wi-Fi, the fans gobbled it all up. Whatever you provide, that's what they'll use. Of course, we are always looking for what will keep us ahead of that curve." The list of 13 football stadiums includes several venues in cities beyond where Verizon's limited 5G service is offered so far, such as MetLife Stadium near New York City, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, and CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks–and also Verizon rival T-Mobile. The list of 13 doesn't include AT&T Field in Dallas, sponsored by one of Verizon's chief rivals. AT&T added its 5G network there in January. The NFL has been a longtime partner of Verizon, which had exclusive mobile rights to games until 2018 and still has non-exclusive rights. Verizon also struck a partnership with the league back in March to develop some 5G offerings jointly. Bank of America Stadium (Carolina Panthers) Empower Field at Mile High (Denver Broncos) CenturyLink Field (Seattle Seahawks) Ford Field (Detroit Lions) Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots) Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Dolphins) Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts) MetLife Stadium (New York Giants and New York Jets) M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore Ravens) NRG Stadium (Houston Texans) Soldier Field (Chicago Bears) U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings) —Android 10’s 7 most anticipated new features —This new app puts deepfake technology in the hands of a mainstream audience —Google hit with a record fine by the FTC for violating children’s privacy on YouTube —A U.K court may have made police use of facial recognition easier —Porsche unveils its first-ever electric car Catch up with Data Sheet, Fortune's daily digest on the business of tech.
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Aaron Pressman
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https://fortune.com/2019/09/05/verizon-5g-nfl-stadiums/
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2019-09-05 15:10:18+00:00
| 1,567,710,618 | 1,569,331,246 |
sport
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sport venue
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219,479 |
freedombunker--2019-02-02--Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Will Collect All the Super Bowl LIII RevenueEven Though Taxpayers Own th
| 2019-02-02T00:00:00 |
freedombunker
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Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Will Collect All the Super Bowl LIII Revenue—Even Though Taxpayers Own the Stadium
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On Sunday, the eyes of the nation will fall on Atlanta’s brand-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, site of the 53rd Superbowl. As players and spectators pour into the city, they’ll be dazzled by a state-of-the-art retractable roof and an enormous, wrap-around digital screen. What will be less apparent to thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers is a different kind of innovation—a carefully concealed legal clause that will privatize future profits of the publicly-funded stadium. The gnarled history of building professional sports stadiums with taxpayer funds has attracted some unwelcome attention in recent years, leading team owners and mayors to become more circumspect in how they publicize the millions they receive from cities in the name of economic development. Mayor Kasim Reed and franchise owner Arthur Blank extracted nearly a quarter billion in taxpayer funds to keep the team in town. Numerous studies demonstrate that promises of “economic development” around stadiums rarely materialize: Tax revenues don’t rise despite huge public investments, and per-capita income is actually damaged by the presence of a stadium. At best, dining and entertainment dollars are relocated from elsewhere in the city. Nevertheless, with threats of moving the franchise to Atlanta’s suburbs or even to Los Angeles, Mayor Kasim Reed and franchise owner Arthur Blank extracted the promise of nearly a quarter billion in taxpayer funds to keep the team in town. The billions in revenue the Falcons will generate in ticket sales and advertising won’t pay the city back for its malinvestment: The NFL franchise will pay neither rent nor property taxes. All the risks and costs of the stadium have been socialized, and its profits will be privatized. This is a frequent pattern of collusion between local government officials and developers. The Falcons’ general manager-turned-CEO, Rich McKay, extorted a new publicly-funded stadium from the people of Tampa before turning his sights on Atlanta. The costs of maintaining and upgrading the stadium would be taxpayer-funded in perpetuity. When originally announced, the stadium was slated to cost the city $200 million, with remaining costs borne by the Falcons and team owner Arthur Blank. No one should begrudge Blank his $4.6 billion net worth, which he earned as co-founder of The Home Depot, but we might reasonably expect him to finance his own pet project rather than fleecing ordinary Georgians already struggling to make ends meet. Proponents of the deal claimed that Atlanta’s residents wouldn’t be footing the bill since the public funds were coming from a hotel tax paid primarily by visitors. In the fine print of the stadium agreement, though, was a subtle clause that negated the cost cap altogether: All future funds from the hotel tax would be put into a revenue-sharing arrangement benefiting the stadium, the team, and its owner. The costs of maintaining and upgrading the stadium would be taxpayer-funded in perpetuity. So the city of Atlanta sunk nearly a quarter billion taxpayer dollars into a private, exclusive venue with ticket prices starting at $500 per seat. Blank will receive all ticket and concession revenue despite the stadium’s nominal classification as a city venue. In addition to its portion of the stadium itself, Atlanta shelled out $30 million in sales tax breaks for construction, $24 million in land value, and a yet-underdetermined sum to build the elaborate snake-like bridge above the four-lane Northside Drive. The bridge’s budget ballooned from $12.8 million approved by Atlanta City Council to $23.3 million, including more than $6 million for customizable LED strip lighting. That the bridge was designed to match the angles of the stadium, rather than the character of the surrounding neighborhood, underscores the mayor’s disingenuousness. Earlier this month, local reporting revealed that bonds and sales taxes that were supposed to fund the city’s infrastructure projects, from sidewalks to road maintenance to crumbling civil rights landmarks, subsidized the bridge instead. Atlantans agreed to pay a surcharge to live in their own city, and politicians redirected that cash and its noble intentions into a pointless pet project. A press release from the mayor’s office claimed—ludicrously—that the bridge project wasn’t built for football fans or national broadcasts but instead as a service to historically under-resourced West Side neighborhoods. He predicted the bridge would save lives at street-level. But Mercedes-Benz stadium, like the Georgia Dome, the World Congress Center, and other planned development projects before it, have only further cut off the West Side from downtown, disrupting traffic and a once-robust streetcar line. That the bridge was designed to match the angles of the stadium, rather than with any consideration of the character of the surrounding neighborhood, underscores the mayor’s disingenuousness. To make matters worse, even the narrow “general public” who can afford a thousand-dollar ticket to the Big Game won’t be permitted to use the pedestrian bridge on Superbowl Sunday. Citing security concerns, the Mercedes-Benz venue announced days before the game that access to the “community’s” bridge will be restricted to Super Bowl staffers and credentialed journalists who have been pre-approved by stadium security. Atlantans at large will be on their own at street-level, risking the lives Mayor Reed claimed would be saved by the bridge project. When community investments are decided by a small group of distant elites, rather than by the people who live and work in the neighborhood, we should expect that the resulting development plans will misunderstand the needs of a community and reward the cronies of the powerful. Atlanta’s mammoth stadium and serpentine walkway for the selected few, bespangled as they are with matching ‘custom LEDs,’ couldn’t be a clearer illustration.
|
Sean McBride
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http://freedombunker.com/2019/02/02/falcons-owner-arthur-blank-will-collect-all-the-super-bowl-liii-revenue-even-though-taxpayers-own-the-stadium/
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2019-02-02 14:00:31+00:00
| 1,549,134,031 | 1,567,549,809 |
sport
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sport venue
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219,484 |
freedombunker--2019-02-02--Super Bowl-Bound LA Rams Are Building the NFLs Most Expensive Stadium Without Public Money
| 2019-02-02T00:00:00 |
freedombunker
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Super Bowl-Bound L.A. Rams Are Building the NFL’s Most Expensive Stadium, Without Public Money
|
On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Rams will battle the New England Patriots for National Football League supremacy—and they'll do in inside a brand new stadium in downtown Atlanta that cost Georgia taxpayers about $600 million to build (plus another $24 million for a useless pedestrian bridge nearby). But back in Los Angeles, the Rams are demonstrating that it's possible to build a sporting cathedral without soaking the public with nine-figures of subsidies, taxpayer-funded bonds, or other corporate handouts. The Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park figures to be the crown jewel of the NFL when it opens in 2020. It's already slated to host a Super Bowl, probably the first of many, in February 2022—and it will host part of the 2026 World Cup along with the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Summer Olympics. More than 70,000 spectators will fit inside the ultra-modern glass-enclosed stadium surrounded by a complex that will include a concert hall, shopping center, office buildings, condos, a luxury hotel and a 25 acre park. The entire footprint of the site is three times larger than Disneyland, and with estimated construction costs nearing $5 billion, it's likely to be the most expensive stadium in American history. Most remarkable of all, it's being privately funded. Stan Kroenke, the Rams' owner, is financing the project with more than $1.6 billion of his own money and a massive loan from the NFL's other owners. He plans to profit off not just ticket sales and concessions at Rams games, but by renting all that office and retail space. He'll have another major tenant as well: the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. They will pay just $1 per year in rent, but having two teams share the stadium doubles the number of home games on the schedule—and, presumably, the number of fans spending their money at Kroenke's complex (but make your own joke about the Chargers' lack of fans). Kevin Demoff, the Rams' chief operating officer, tells The Washington Post that the new stadium in Inglewood "will serve as a great model" for the next era of stadium projects. Roger Noll, a Stanford University economist and longtime critic of public spending on stadiums, tells the Post that the Rams new facility is "a really good deal" when compared to any other stadium built in America during the past three decades. It's not perfect, of course. Inglewood is allowing Kroenke to pocket some of the sales taxes from purchases made in the stadium complex, a kickback that's worth an estimated $180 million to pay for infrastructure and an internal bus transit system. Also, as Noll points out in the Post story, it's possible that other uses for the nearly 300-acre site might have been more productive. But one of the great things about the stadium being privately funded is that those opportunity costs are borne by Kroenke, his fellow investors, and the NFL—instead of by taxpayers. Contrast that to what's happening right now at the site of last year's Super Bowl: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. After hitting taxpayers with a $500 million tab to build a new home for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, public officials are now shelling out another $3 million to pay for upgrades to a stadium that's only two years old. Minnesota's stadium is also a nice case study in how incentives change when something is paid for by the public or privately. In Los Angeles, Kroenke is willing to share his new football palace with a crosstown rival because it doesn't make much sense to pay billions for a football stadium that will host no more than 12 games (eight in the regular season, two in the preseason, and a maximum of two in the playoffs) per year. Two teams means twice as many opportunities to earn money. But in Minnesota, the Vikings owners refused to let a new Major League Soccer franchise rent their stadium—going so far as threatening a lawsuit against the city-run stadium authority that put up the $500 million in public money for U.S. Bank Stadium if a soccer team was allowed to share it. Instead, Minnesota taxpayers ended up chipping in to build a new soccer stadium, too. Is the L.A. Rams' new stadium a sign that team owners have finally decided to stop fleecing taxpayers? Probably not. After all, Kroenke is just a few years removed from trying to arm-twist St. Louis into spending $477 million to build a new stadium for the Rams—he moved the team to Los Angeles when St. Louis (wisely) refused to do so. But the new Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park will be a shining example for other cities to use as a counterargument when team owners plead poverty and beg for a handout.
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Ed Krayewski
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http://freedombunker.com/2019/02/02/super-bowl-bound-l-a-rams-are-building-the-nfls-most-expensive-stadium-without-public-money/
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2019-02-02 14:52:00+00:00
| 1,549,137,120 | 1,567,549,809 |
sport
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sport venue
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220,444 |
freedombunker--2019-04-01--These Three Cities Spent 70 Million on Stadiums to Lure Minor League Baseball Teams They All Struc
| 2019-04-01T00:00:00 |
freedombunker
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These Three Cities Spent $70 Million on Stadiums to Lure Minor League Baseball Teams. They All Struck Out: New at Reason
|
It was a perfect day for baseball—warm but not too hot, with a light breeze blowing, and clouds blocking out the June sun—when Gov. Christie Whitman, ball in hand, announced that a new stadium was exactly what Camden needed to turn the corner. "This ballpark will be another step in giving this city, which has seen its share of tough times, a second chance," announced the then-governor of New Jersey, while standing in the shadow of the mighty Ben Franklin Bridge along the banks of the Delaware River. "I'm very pleased to be here for the groundbreaking of another stadium in what has become a long list of outstanding baseball parks across our state." Under Whitman's watch, New Jersey embarked on an unprecedented minor league baseball stadium building spree, as the state tried to turn itself into a hotbed for minor league baseball. From 1994 through 2001, seven new minor league teams took root in the state. Some were new franchises, while others relocated from out-of-state. Some played in leagues directly affiliated with Major League Baseball, while others played in independent leagues outside the MLB farm system. All of them played in brand new stadiums largely—and in some cases entirely—funded with public money. The state's riskiest bets were placed on three franchises in the fledgling Atlantic League. Teams in Atlantic City, Newark, and Camden were gifted new stadiums with generous leases, built on dreams about turning those struggling cities into attractive destinations for visitors and families. But for all the talk of economic growth, second chances, and civic revitalization at the time, the two decades since have provided a stark lesson: baseball stadiums are not the key to rebuilding struggling American cities. Today, all three Atlantic League teams are long gone. Stadiums that cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars apiece sit empty or have been torn down in pursuit of what civic officials see as the next sure thing in economic development—all while the bonds used to build them are still being paid off. The Atlantic League never turned New Jersey's struggling cities into baseball Meccas, but it continues seeking public largesse elsewhere. Politicians have yet to learn the lesson, writes Eric Boehm.
|
Ed Krayewski
|
http://freedombunker.com/2019/04/01/these-three-cities-spent-70-million-on-stadiums-to-lure-minor-league-baseball-teams-they-all-struck-out-new-at-reason/
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2019-04-01 14:15:00+00:00
| 1,554,142,500 | 1,567,544,426 |
sport
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sport venue
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233,377 |
hitandrun--2019-02-02--Super Bowl-Bound LA Rams Are Building the NFLs Most Expensive Stadium Without Public Money
| 2019-02-02T00:00:00 |
hitandrun
|
Super Bowl-Bound L.A. Rams Are Building the NFL's Most Expensive Stadium, Without Public Money
|
On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Rams will battle the New England Patriots for National Football League supremacy—and they'll do in inside a brand new stadium in downtown Atlanta that cost Georgia taxpayers about $600 million to build (plus another $24 million for a useless pedestrian bridge nearby). But back in Los Angeles, the Rams are demonstrating that it's possible to build a sporting cathedral without soaking the public with nine-figures of subsidies, taxpayer-funded bonds, or other corporate handouts. The Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park figures to be the crown jewel of the NFL when it opens in 2020. It's already slated to host a Super Bowl, probably the first of many, in February 2022—and it will host part of the 2026 World Cup along with the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Summer Olympics. More than 70,000 spectators will fit inside the ultra-modern glass-enclosed stadium surrounded by a complex that will include a concert hall, shopping center, office buildings, condos, a luxury hotel and a 25 acre park. The entire footprint of the site is three times larger than Disneyland, and with estimated construction costs nearing $5 billion, it's likely to be the most expensive stadium in American history. Most remarkable of all, it's being privately funded. Stan Kroenke, the Rams' owner, is financing the project with more than $1.6 billion of his own money and a massive loan from the NFL's other owners. He plans to profit off not just ticket sales and concessions at Rams games, but by renting all that office and retail space. He'll have another major tenant as well: the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. They will pay just $1 per year in rent, but having two teams share the stadium doubles the number of home games on the schedule—and, presumably, the number of fans spending their money at Kroenke's complex (but make your own joke about the Chargers' lack of fans). Kevin Demoff, the Rams' chief operating officer, tells The Washington Post that the new stadium in Inglewood "will serve as a great model" for the next era of stadium projects. Roger Noll, a Stanford University economist and longtime critic of public spending on stadiums, tells the Post that the Rams new facility is "a really good deal" when compared to any other stadium built in America during the past three decades. It's not perfect, of course. Inglewood is allowing Kroenke to pocket some of the sales taxes from purchases made in the stadium complex, a kickback that's worth an estimated $180 million to pay for infrastructure and an internal bus transit system. Also, as Noll points out in the Post story, it's possible that other uses for the nearly 300-acre site might have been more productive. But one of the great things about the stadium being privately funded is that those opportunity costs are borne by Kroenke, his fellow investors, and the NFL—instead of by taxpayers. Contrast that to what's happening right now at the site of last year's Super Bowl: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. After hitting taxpayers with a $500 million tab to build a new home for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, public officials are now shelling out another $3 million to pay for upgrades to a stadium that's only two years old. Minnesota's stadium is also a nice case study in how incentives change when something is paid for by the public or privately. In Los Angeles, Kroenke is willing to share his new football palace with a crosstown rival because it doesn't make much sense to pay billions for a football stadium that will host no more than 12 games (eight in the regular season, two in the preseason, and a maximum of two in the playoffs) per year. Two teams means twice as many opportunities to earn money. But in Minnesota, the Vikings owners refused to let a new Major League Soccer franchise rent their stadium—going so far as threatening a lawsuit against the city-run stadium authority that put up the $500 million in public money for U.S. Bank Stadium if a soccer team was allowed to share it. Instead, Minnesota taxpayers ended up chipping in to build a new soccer stadium, too. Is the L.A. Rams' new stadium a sign that team owners have finally decided to stop fleecing taxpayers? Probably not. After all, Kroenke is just a few years removed from trying to arm-twist St. Louis into spending $477 million to build a new stadium for the Rams—he moved the team to Los Angeles when St. Louis (wisely) refused to do so. But the new Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park will be a shining example for other cities to use as a counterargument when team owners plead poverty and beg for a handout.
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Eric Boehm
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/reason/HitandRun/~3/zS2PB5FHXuY/super-bowl-bound-la-rams-are-building-th
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2019-02-02 14:52:00+00:00
| 1,549,137,120 | 1,567,549,836 |
sport
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sport venue
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234,007 |
hitandrun--2019-04-01--These Three Cities Spent 70 Million on Stadiums to Lure Minor League Baseball Teams They All Struc
| 2019-04-01T00:00:00 |
hitandrun
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These Three Cities Spent $70 Million on Stadiums to Lure Minor League Baseball Teams. They All Struck Out: New at Reason
|
It was a perfect day for baseball—warm but not too hot, with a light breeze blowing, and clouds blocking out the June sun—when Gov. Christie Whitman, ball in hand, announced that a new stadium was exactly what Camden needed to turn the corner. "This ballpark will be another step in giving this city, which has seen its share of tough times, a second chance," announced the then-governor of New Jersey, while standing in the shadow of the mighty Ben Franklin Bridge along the banks of the Delaware River. "I'm very pleased to be here for the groundbreaking of another stadium in what has become a long list of outstanding baseball parks across our state." Under Whitman's watch, New Jersey embarked on an unprecedented minor league baseball stadium building spree, as the state tried to turn itself into a hotbed for minor league baseball. From 1994 through 2001, seven new minor league teams took root in the state. Some were new franchises, while others relocated from out-of-state. Some played in leagues directly affiliated with Major League Baseball, while others played in independent leagues outside the MLB farm system. All of them played in brand new stadiums largely—and in some cases entirely—funded with public money. The state's riskiest bets were placed on three franchises in the fledgling Atlantic League. Teams in Atlantic City, Newark, and Camden were gifted new stadiums with generous leases, built on dreams about turning those struggling cities into attractive destinations for visitors and families. But for all the talk of economic growth, second chances, and civic revitalization at the time, the two decades since have provided a stark lesson: baseball stadiums are not the key to rebuilding struggling American cities. Today, all three Atlantic League teams are long gone. Stadiums that cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars apiece sit empty or have been torn down in pursuit of what civic officials see as the next sure thing in economic development—all while the bonds used to build them are still being paid off. The Atlantic League never turned New Jersey's struggling cities into baseball Meccas, but it continues seeking public largesse elsewhere. Politicians have yet to learn the lesson, writes Eric Boehm.
|
Reason Staff
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/reason/HitandRun/~3/QlaVqzi7YpE/these-three-cities-spent-70-million-on-s
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2019-04-01 14:15:00+00:00
| 1,554,142,500 | 1,567,544,462 |
sport
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sport venue
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267,664 |
instapundit--2019-09-17--LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY Porn site BangBros just bid 10 million for Miamis NBA stadium to become
| 2019-09-17T00:00:00 |
instapundit
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LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY: Porn site BangBros just bid $10 million for Miami’s NBA stadium to become…
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LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY: Porn site BangBros just bid $10 million for Miami’s NBA stadium to become the ‘BangBros Center.’ InstaPundit is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
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Glenn Reynolds
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pjmedia/instapundit/~3/xe69lmX8Uq8/
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2019-09-17 11:48:29+00:00
| 1,568,735,309 | 1,569,330,024 |
sport
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sport venue
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274,831 |
ipolitics--2019-03-18--Lobby Wrap Proposed Halifax CFL team seeking stadium funding
| 2019-03-18T00:00:00 |
ipolitics
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Lobby Wrap: Proposed Halifax CFL team seeking stadium funding
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Maritime Football Limited partner Anthony LeBlanc, right, and CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie during a press conference in Halifax on Wednesday. Zane Woodford/StarMetro The group looking to bring a CFL team to Halifax is seeking federal funding for a new stadium. Three consultants from Ottawa’s Summa Strategies, including vice-chair and political pundit Tim Powers, registered last week to lobby federally on behalf of Maritime Football Partnership Limited, headed up by former Arizona Coyotes owners Anthony LeBlanc and Gary Drummond, and AMJ Campbell Van Lines president and CEO Bruce Bowser. David Wallace of Halifax law firm McInnes Cooper is also registered to lobby to seek an evaluation of the team proposal and partnerships with federal, provincial and municipal governments. The team, to be known as the Atlantic Schooners, is looking to begin play in 2021. After the announcement last fall, the group said it had changed its name to Schooners Sports and Entertainment (SSE), though it was referred to in the lobbyist registry by the original name. According to media reports, SSE wants to see a 24,000-seat $130-million stadium built in Shannon Park in Dartmouth, located on the eastern shore of the Halifax Harbour. The group said it would be used for other purposes besides professional football, such as concerts and high school sports. SEE is promising to release more details about the proposed stadium to Halifax regional council later this month, reports CTV Atlantic. Council has already ordered municipal staff to complete a review of the business case for the stadium. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has said that SSE has committed about $60 million toward bringing the team to Halifax, according to 3DownNation.com. In late December, SSE said it had sold more than 6,000 season ticket deposits. When reached for comment, LeBlanc said in an email that the registrations “speak for themselves” and SSE was “happy to be working with Summa Strategies as we look to bring a CFL expansion franchise to Atlantic Canada.” In their identical registrations, Powers and Summa colleagues Kristin Wilton and Robin MacLachlan, a notable NDP pundit, say they are targeting in their lobbying efforts MPs, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canadian Heritage, Health Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada and the Prime Minister’s Office. Wallace is registered to focus on Infrastructure Canada and the Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat. There were 64 new registrations filed with the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying last week, with the federal budget set to be tabled on Tuesday. The aforementioned Maritime Football Partnership Ltd. led the way in most mentions, with four lobbyists from two companies registering to lobby on its behalf. Tied for second with two registrations each: One Feather (Rothwell Group), Compass Minerals International (Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers), Equal Voice (Impact Public Affairs), Printers Plus (Edelman) and Stradigi (Edelman). By lobbyist, Darcy Walsh won the week with six new registrations. Jeremy Wittet of Edelman and Kait LaForce of Ensight each had three followed by a group at two each: Kristin Wilton (Summa), Kyle Larkin and Madison Simmons (Impact Public Affairs) and Stephen Daffron. By government relations company, Edelman had 11 new registrations last week, Impact Public Affairs had eight and Summa Strategies had four. The same week Richardson International Ltd. had canola shipments blocked by China, Tyler Bjornson from T. Bjornson & Associates Consulting Inc. registered on behalf of the company to arrange meetings with stakeholders about China and bilateral trade issues. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture registered board member Lisa Ashworth, a dairy farmer from New Brunswick. Madison Simmons of Impact Public Affairs registered for the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association to lobby for a parliamentary review of the mandate of Farm Credit Canada. Kait LaForce of Ensight Canada registered for the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute to arrange meetings about CAPI’s research in the agri-food sector. Last year, the institute received $5,000 from the Ontario government. Greek Mountain Cheese has asked Christiane Busque of Gestion Christiane Busque to lobby on its behalf for funding from the Dairy Processing Investment Fund. Greek Mountain is a subsidiary of a New Jersey based company. Paul Conlin of Conlin Bedard LLP has registered for Central Wire Industries Ltd. to lobby Finance Canada on its behalf about “Canada’s safeguard measure against steel products.” Felix Wong of Public Affairs Advisors is now lobbying for Amazon Corporate LLC about the ongoing Copyright Act review. Evan Legate of Longview Communications has registered to lobby for Total E+P Canada Ltd. on C-69, the bill that changes environmental assessment process for resource projects. Gatlin Smeijers and John Georgakopoulos of Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP registered to lobby for Compass Minerals International Inc. about voluntary participation and the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure wants financial support to build rail capacity to move Alberta oil. They hired Conal Slobodin of StrategyCorp to lobby on their behalf. Darrick Araneda of Stosic & Associates is now registered for Allergan Inc. to talk to Health Canada about “a potential drug shortage” but doesn’t name the drug in question. Allergan makes Botox and lots of other generic drugs. The Northern Ontario School of Medicine, run jointly by Laurentian and Lakehead universities, has tapped Daniel Kelter and Nancy Cruz from the Capital Hill Group with lobbying the federal government on its behalf. Kristin Wilton of Summa has also registered to lobby for the Paramedic Association of Canada to arrange meetings about community paramedicine, paramedic mental health and Heavy Urban Search and Rescue. Alain Pilon and Leo Duguay from The Rothwell Group have registered to lobby for One Feather about electronic renewal of Indian status cards and electronic voting and the First Nations Elections Act. SSi Micro has tapped Kyle Larkin of Impact Public Affairs to lobby on their behalf for funding to help build communications infrastructure in the north. David Angus of the Capital Hill Group has registered to lobby on behalf of Spark Innovation Educational Centre Inc. to help them find government funding. Spark Innovation is a Niagara Falls-based technology incubator. After many quiet weeks, everybody filed their reports last week, which are due on the 15th of the following month. There were 2,505 reports to sift through over that span, the overwhelming majority are for communications that took place in February. There is a handful dating from 2018, a few from January and another 60-plus from March. SNC-Lavalin reported eight communications dating from Feb. 4, 7, and 27.. They were all by in-house staff. The company lobbied Liberal MPs Paul Lefebvre, Kim Rudd and David [sic] Maloney (Maloney is identified in the registry as an MP but it’s probably a typo and supposed to be Liberal MP James Maloney); Janice Charette, Canadian High Commissioner to the U.K. and former clerk of the Privy Council; Shawn Tupper, associate deputy minister at Natural Resources and Paul Halucha, the assistant secretary to the Cabinet who works in the Privy Council Office (PCO). None of the MPs lobbied sit on the House justice committee that is probing the controversy the company is implicated in. Other newsworthy client organizations include Facebook with five communications to PCO about elections; six communications for Google to Canadian Heritage, the Prime Minister’s Office and PCO about broadcasting, science and technology and elections. Two Amazon entities recorded 14 communications. Most active client organizations, based on last week’s filings: Most lobbied subjects, based on the first two subjects listed on each filing:
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Marco Vigliotti
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https://ipolitics.ca/2019/03/18/lobby-wrap-proposed-halifax-cfl-team-seeking-stadium-funding/
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2019-03-18 17:15:10+00:00
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ipolitics--2019-04-03--CFL commish mum on whether Halifax stadium requires federal funds
| 2019-04-03T00:00:00 |
ipolitics
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CFL commish mum on whether Halifax stadium requires federal funds
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Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie says it’s “not for me to comment on” whether an expected $130-million stadium for an expansion team in Halifax would be reliant on funding from the federal government, just weeks after the group behind the team hired consultants to lobby the government to help it pay for their venue. The Atlantic Schooners hope to hit the still-prospective field as the CFL’s 10th team as early as 2021. Just weeks ago, Maritime Football Partnership Ltd., which is now known as Schooners Sports and Entertainment, hired three lobbyists to discuss “federal financial support” for the stadium, as well as to seek funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to potentially bring a major sporting event to the region. They also hired a member of a Halifax law firm to lobby the government to seek an evaluation of the team proposal and partnerships with all three levels of governments. **[READ MORE:[Lobby Wrap: Proposed Halifax CFL team seeking stadium funding](https://ipolitics.ca/2019/03/18/lobby-wrap-proposed-halifax-cfl-team- seeking-stadium-funding/)]** The stadium’s original concept was originally reported to cost up to $190 million, but has shrunk to a more modest $130-million plan. Ambrosie told iPolitics on Wednesday that he didn’t have a “detailed understanding” of the discussions between Schooners Sports and the federal government. “Those conversations are really between Schooner Sports and Entertainment and the levels of government and not for me to comment on or be involved in,” Ambrosie said. Over the weekend, Schooners Sports announced it had signed a letter-of-intent with the Canada Lands Co. that outlined the parameters of a deal that would see its team’s home built on an up-to 20 acre plot of Dartmouth’s Shannon Park. Part of this agreement, which Canada Lands explained in a [press release](https://en.clc.ca/post/652) posted online Tuesday, is that the venue be a “community stadium.” In the same weekend announcement, Schooners Sports said it had agreed to partner with Sport Nova Scotia, which would plan to use the facility more than 300 days a year. It would be made available to local schools, community groups and for after-school and weekend activities, according to Schooners Sports. Schooners Sports founding partner Anthony Leblanc, who previously owned the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, [suggested in a statement](https://press.cfl.ca /schooners-sports-and-entertainment-partner-with-sport-nova-scotia-with-plan- to-develop-a-multi-use-community-sports-and-entertainment-hub-at-shannon-park) that local amateur and recreational sport organizations would access the facility for free. “The message that they’ve been talking about is that this isn’t a facility for pro sports, it’s a facility for the community, and I think that’s been their great point of emphasis,” Ambrosie said. “We’d like to use it for pro sports and have the Atlantic Schooners play there, but I think the real point of emphasis is getting the community involved.” Counting pre-season, regular season, playoff and a potential Grey Cup game, the Schooners would only use the stadium a maximum of 12 days per year, Ambrosie said. Asked about potential criticism over a professional sports stadium receiving taxpayer funds, Ambrosie insisted that in return a Grey Cup would provide a sizable economic impact. Edmonton Economic Development projected that this year’s Grey Cup would have added $64 million in revenue, while the CFL has suggested previously that the game is worth upward of $100 million to a region. ### More from iPolitics
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Charlie Pinkerton
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https://ipolitics.ca/2019/04/03/cfl-commish-mum-on-whether-halifax-stadium-requires-federal-funds/
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2019-04-03 23:21:08+00:00
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mercurynews--2019-01-07--Santa Clara Expect heavy traffic around Levis Stadium
| 2019-01-07T00:00:00 |
mercurynews
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Santa Clara: Expect heavy traffic around Levi’s Stadium
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SANTA CLARA — Motorists driving on city streets and freeways around Levi’s Stadium may want to find alternate routes for their Monday commutes. The college football championship game between Alabama and Clemson is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m., and Santa Clara police are warning of increased traffic on major streets and freeways leading to and from the stadium, including Highways 101 and 237, Interstate 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway and San Tomas Expressway. Police estimate traffic will increase beginning around 10 a.m. Tasman Drive is closed from Convention Center Drive to Centennial / Marie P DeBartolo Way. Santa Clara police estimate 70,000 people will attend the game. For more information regarding transportation issues and alternatives surrounding the game, visit the city of Santa Clara [website](http://santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38496/95?backlist=%2Fgovernment%2Fdepartments %2Fpolice-department).
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Mark Gomez
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/07/santa-clara-expect-heavy-traffic-around-levis-stadium/
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2019-01-07 18:25:14+00:00
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mercurynews--2019-01-26--At FanFest 2019 Oakland As build excitement for new season new stadium
| 2019-01-26T00:00:00 |
mercurynews
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At FanFest 2019, Oakland A’s build excitement for new season, new stadium
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Click here if you are having trouble viewing the slideshow on a mobile device. OAKLAND — Standing among Oakland A’s players, coaches and retired legends Saturday morning, team president Dave Kaval called on the faithful before him at the team’s annual FanFest to look beyond the stage where he was standing near the west edge of Jack London Square. “We are just a stone’s throw away from our future home right behind us at Howard Terminal,” Kaval said to cheers and applause from fans. “How amazing is that going to be for Oakland?” As always, this year’s FanFest was a chance for A’s fans to get autographs, marvel at World Series trophies and snap selfies with Stomper. But while the event served to build excitement for the coming season — and the hope that the A’s can continue their rise in the American League West to playoff contenders — it seemed aimed just as much at generating support for the proposed waterfront stadium the team hopes to call home by 2023. Though they have seen other stadium ideas fall through, fans on Saturday seemed to be buying in. “It’s going to bring a newer generation in,” Frank Torres, 18, of Fairfield said of the Howard Terminal stadium plan. “It’s going to mean big things for the city of Oakland.” Suzanne Lee, a 48-year-old who lives in Oakland’s Chinatown, did not like the idea the A’s pursued last year to build a stadium near her home and Laney College — too much traffic and too many people too close to her home, she said. Since that plan fizzled, she likes the proposal for a Howard Terminal stadium much better, Lee said. “It sounds like it’s a more sure thing, compared to past rumors,” she said. Patrick Sing, a 32-year-old A’s fan from Alameda, knows there are still plenty of questions about the Howard Terminal plan, from its environmental impact to how the area would handle game-day crowds. He’s skeptical about the gondola system that team officials envision whisking fans from BART to the new stadium, over train tracks and Interstate 880. Still, Sing said, he puts the odds of this stadium getting built at “greater than 50 percent.” Others were less optimistic. “Until they put a shovel in the ground, I don’t believe anything,” said Walter Whitt, 56, of Rodeo. “All of us here, we want commitment — we want to make sure that they’re going to be here,” Whitt added. He said he hasn’t seen that yet. Whitt, who has been going to A’s games since the glory days of the early 1970s, feels the same way about the team’s chances on the field this year. After finishing last in the AL West for three seasons, the A’s stormed through their 2018 campaign, winning 97 games and snagging a postseason Wild Card berth. But that run came to an abrupt end with a loss to the New York Yankees in the one-game playoff. And this off-season has seen its share of upheaval, from the acrimonious and still-unresolved end of the A’s radio deal to the news that two-sport phenom Kyler Murray, whom the team drafted ninth overall last year, declared for the NFL draft. Whitt wants the team to be more aggressive in free agency — pick up some starting pitching, a catcher, maybe a veteran to be a clubhouse leader, “and I think we’ll be on to something,” he said. Jesus Luzardo looking to erase bad taste with A’s this spring Million-dollar idea or pie in the sky? Study says A’s gondola system would bring big benefits A’s announce special events for 2019; the 5 you don’t want to miss Standing in line to view the A’s championship hardware, Carlos Perez saw it differently. The Oakland 33-year-old, who takes in about 30 games each year from the Coliseum’s left-field bleachers, said the A’s are a team on the rise. “They’re going on the right path,” Perez said. “They’re a winning team now, so I just hope it stays that way.”
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Nico Savidge
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/26/at-fanfest-20-19-oakland-as-build-excitement-for-new-season-new-stadium/
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2019-01-26 23:34:36+00:00
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mercurynews--2019-01-27--Rams Chargers 5 billion stadium is bigger than Disneyland It might be perfect for LA
| 2019-01-27T00:00:00 |
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Rams, Chargers’ $5 billion stadium is bigger than Disneyland. It might be perfect for LA
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INGLEWOOD – Before off-track betting gutted the allure of Hollywood Park Racetrack, and before Los Angeles’ Staples Center coaxed the Lakers and Kings away from The Forum, Inglewood was known as the City of Champions. Today, from a window of his ninth-floor office, Mayor James T. Butts Jr., sees his city rising again after hard times and double-digit unemployment further damaged Inglewood’s psyche following the loss of its identity as a sports mecca. The future is taking shape in the concrete pillars and sloped canopy roof of a transformative new stadium that will serve as home to the Super Bowl-bound Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers when the world’s most expensive sports complex opens in 2020. “The city’s brand has changed,” Butts said with a broad smile in a recent interview. “We’ve gone from being known for high crime, poverty and failing infrastructure to the next big thing.” The development of a new stadium comes at a fortuitous time for the NFL as it seeks to reclaim a foothold in the country’s second-largest media market after a 22-year absence. That goal will only be buoyed by the emergence of the high-scoring Rams, who play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3, as one of the league’s most dynamic young teams in just the third season since their return to Los Angeles. Moreover, after decades in which taxpayers shouldered much of the cost of new sports arenas, the privately funded stadium is being closely watched as a potential new model for first-rate NFL venues built without public subsidies. To succeed, the development’s proponents say, the stadiums of tomorrow can’t exist as stand-alone buildings used for just 10 or 20 NFL home games a year; they must be flexible, multipurpose facilities embedded in complex commercial developments that attract customers and events year-round. “If you’re going to build a stadium in a city, it has to play a larger role than the NFL. It has to bring people together in a meaningful way – both on Sunday and on every other day of the week, both in the fall and every other season. That’s the driver,” said Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ chief operating officer. “If you’re looking at a stadium project, everybody now is trying to figure out how you make it the epicenter of day-to-day life. Hopefully, this project will serve as a great model for that.” At a cost estimated at more than $5 billion, the development – its formal name is the LA Stadium & Entertainment District at Hollywood Park – includes a 70,240-seat stadium and 6,000-seat performance center under one roof that will anchor a 298-acre complex of office buildings, shops, restaurants, residential units, hotels and parks. It’s 3 1/2 the size of Disneyland and twice as big as Vatican City. It is the vision of Rams owner E. Stanley Kroenke, a Missouri-born billionaire developer and sports mogul, who took to heart NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s insistence that any new stadium built for pro football’s return to Los Angeles must be iconic and serve as home to two teams. In addition to the Rams, who moved back from St. Louis in 2016, the city is also the new home of the Chargers, who used to play in San Diego. But even in a copycat league like the NFL, it’s far from clear that Kroenke’s new-era model can be replicated. Its staggering expense is the primary barrier. Though the Kroenke organization won’t confirm the cost or provide details of its privately funded financing plan, NFL owners in March agreed to raise their debt waiver to accommodate the Los Angeles project. That will help cover the cost of the stadium and essential infrastructure such as utilities, parking lots and roads, according to a person familiar with the multiyear plan. The surrounding multiuse development, which includes a 250,000 square-feet West Coast headquarters for NFL Media and the NFL Network, will be constructed in stages and drive the total project’s cost well over $5 billion. Beyond the loan, Kroenke is investing $1.6 billion of personal equity – an unprecedented investment among NFL owners, who have a rich tradition of building stadiums with other people’s money. (Even among fellow NFL owners, Kroenke’s wealth is notable, valued at $8.5 billion by Forbes magazine. His wife, Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke, has her own fortune, valued at $6.6 billion, although it is his money that’s backing the Los Angeles development). The sale of seat licenses, which has become a significant source of NFL stadium funding over the past 20 years, will also defray construction costs. Both the Rams and Chargers require the purchase of stadium seat licenses, or SSLs, in addition to the regular ticket price. The Rams’ SSL prices are slightly more than the Chargers’, ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per seat, depending on location and amenities. SSLs for club seats, which come with additional privileges, run $15,00 to $100,000. In a first, however, both teams will refund the full price of the SSLs after 50 years. Pricing the seat licenses is challenging, Demoff acknowledged, but necessary in the calculus of financing a multibillion-dollar stadium that isn’t built on the backs of taxpayers or on the backs of fans. “In a market like Los Angles, people will always pay for the Lakers’ sideline seat or behind-the-dugout seats at Dodger games. There’s always going to be those people who will pay a great amount for the best in a market like this,” he said. “But for those fans who have been with us for three or four decades, we need to make sure their voice is heard, too. And priced into the building, as well.” Additional funding will come from stadium naming rights and sponsorships of other facets of the project, such as a futuristic, suspended dual-sided video board called the “Oculus” that will span the length of the field. The NFL, as it does with every new stadium in the league, will extend its standard loan – in this case $200 million per team – toward the new venue’s construction costs. Stanford University economist Roger Noll, who has written extensively about publicly subsidized sports venues, gives the Los Angeles’s NFL project high marks for its reliance on private financing, in-town location, surrounding mixed-use development and ready access to four major freeways. “This is a really good deal [from a public-policy standpoint] compared to virtually any football stadium that has been built in the last 30 years,” Noll said, adding a caveat about potential lost revenue from developments that might otherwise have been constructed on the 298-acre site. But until Kroenke joined forces in 2015 with Stockbridge Capital, which owned most of the Hollywood Park land, the site had sat fallow, with the economic downturn in 2008 stalling previous development plans. According to Butts, who in 2014 had negotiated a major renovation of The Forum, the community embraced the idea of anchoring the site with an NFL stadium and entertainment complex, as well as the skilled jobs and apprenticeships it has created (30 percent are dedicated to local residents). When completed, it will more than double the cost of the next-most expensive NFL stadium – the $1.8 billion Las Vegas stadium being built for the relocating Oakland Raiders and also due to open in 2020. Noll characterizes its heavily subsidized funding as one of worst deals in sports history, with Las Vegas and Clark County handing the Raiders a $750 million subsidy, and the state of Nevada committing $200 million to upgrade freeways to reach the site. Just behind the Las Vegas stadium in terms of cost are New York’s MetLife, home of the Giants and Jets – it was privately funded but built on land owned by the state of New Jersey – and Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, host of this year’s Super Bowl. Each cost $1.6 billion. The Falcons’ home is owned by the state of Georgia and was constructed with help from roughly $600 million in public funds. Just a decade ago, it seemed the Dallas Cowboys had set a spending mark that wouldn’t be topped when they opened AT&T Stadium at a cost of $1.3 billion, with the City of Arlington helping team owner Jerry Jones finance the project with tax hikes and bonds. If the Los Angeles stadium indeed represents a new model, it may not be replicable. It’s doubtful a project so grand would work in markets outside New York or Los Angeles. In addition to hosting the 2022 Super Bowl, the stadium, whose capacity can be stretched to 100,000 for mega-events, will host the 2023 college football championship, the 2028 Olympics’ Opening and Closing ceremonies and is vying to host 2026 World Cup matches. Moreover, the project is uniquely tied to Kroenke’s vision of where global sports and entertainment are heading and his zeal to be at the forefront. In addition to the Rams, Kroenke is the primary owner of London’s Arsenal soccer club. He owned the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and NHL’s Colorado Avalanche before placing them in a family trust. “This project is really a confluence of Mr. Kroenke’s core competencies in [real estate] business, sports and entertainment,” said Jason Gannon, managing director of the LA Stadium & Entertainment District. The stadium is roughly 60 percent complete, and on a recent day 3,500 workers were busy despite a rare bout of rain in Southern California. Inside the complex of trailers that serve as the nerve center, a large countdown clock ticked down the remaining days, hours and minutes until completion. Architects, engineers, carpenters and land-use managers were at computer terminals, reflective vests and hard hats nearby, coordinating workflow on the 17,000 line-item tasks that remain. Inside one of the large conference rooms, surrounded by full-color renderings and detailed elevations of the stadium, Demoff and Gannon discussed the vision behind the project. “We started with, ‘How do we do something that has never been done?’ ” Demoff said. ” ‘How do we do something that’s completely unique within Southern California, that would change people’s view of sports and entertainment districts?’ ” The Rams wanted a roof, yet they didn’t want a dome or a structure that retracted. They also weren’t wild about walls, instead envisioning fans sitting outside, feeling the ocean breeze as they watched football. This posed a design challenge for the architect, Dallas-based HKS. The solution was an NFL stadium tailored to the Southern Californian lifestyle like a bespoke suit: the first indoor-outdoor stadium. “If you go to a home, a business, a hotel or restaurant in Southern California, that indoor-outdoor feeling is embedded in the experience. It’s done in a beautiful way; there is never a hard edge,” said Mark Williams, who heads the sports and entertainment division at HKS. “That’s in the DNA of every Southern Californian, but nobody had ever done that on a large scale, let alone an NFL stadium.” The landscaping will reflect that, bleeding from the outdoor to the indoor. And the canopy-style roof was treated like a piece of sculpture as much as utilitarian structure. Its tapered, sloping shape was modeled and refined over multiple iterations, in concert with data on wind flow and the sun’s movement. From Kroenke’s perspective, the roof needed to serve as the stadium’s “fifth dimension” – immediately identifiable and impressive from the airplane windows of the 40 million travelers who land at LAX each year. To comply with Federal Aviation Administration height limits, given its proximity to the airport, the stadium had to be sunken in the ground – 100 feet down. That means its sixth tier of the seating bowl (of eight total) will sit at ground level, so most fans will walk down to their seats, as if to a sunken living room. The remaining aboveground portion of the stadium, then, feels almost organic – not like a massive concrete, steel and structure imposed on the landscape. “If you were going to try to bring football back to the Los Angeles area after being gone 20 years, you couldn’t just count on there being a lot of fans who wanted NFL football. They could watch on TV on Sunday, play fantasy football or go to local bars,” Demoff said. “It had to be a game-changer in terms not only of the NFL fan experience but, truly, the Los Angeles lifestyle experience.”
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Washington Post
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/27/rams-chargers-5-billion-stadium-is-bigger-than-disneyland-it-might-be-perfect-for-la/
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2019-01-27 03:18:41+00:00
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mercurynews--2019-04-18--Stock report Utahs stadium gift USCs roster upgrade UCLAs rough stretch and the Big 12s contr
| 2019-04-18T00:00:00 |
mercurynews
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Stock report: Utah’s stadium gift, USC’s roster upgrade, UCLA’s rough stretch and the Big 12’s contrasting dance with ESPN
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_An assessment of Pac-12 news, quasi-news and (occasional) non-news …_ **Rising: Utah football.** Oregon has Phil Knight. Stanford has John Arrillaga. UCLA has Casey Wasserman and Mo Ostin. Arizona has Cole and Jeannie Davis. And Utah has the family of Ken Garff. The Utes have done well to contend in the Pac-12 with a stadium in need of renovation, but that wasn’t a realistic long-term existence. Upgrading Rice-Eccles Stadium was essential. Former athletic director Chris Hill knew it, current athletic director Mark Harlan knows it, and Kyle Whittingham sure as heck knows it. But Utah being Utah, fiscal sanity was required for the $80 million endeavor to unfold sooner than later. That took the form of a capital plan by which private donations had to account for approximately 45 percent of the funding. In other words, the Utes needed $35 million in donations to get clearance for the remaining $45 million, which will come from bonded debt (and other sources). Garff, who owed dozens of car dealerships, passed away two decades ago. His family came forward recently to pledge $17.5 million to the Rice-Eccles project, ensuring the Utes would hit their private funding goal. (It’s the largest gift in the history of Utah athletics.) The project will unfold between the 2020-21 seasons and include a small capacity increase, more premium seats, new lockerrooms, new concourses — everything required to 1) help recruiting 2) improve the fan experience and 3) generate new revenue streams (via the premium seats). The development in Salt Lake City is critical not only for the Utes but the entire Pac-12. Each athletic department must pull its weight (relative to resources) in order for the conference to thrive. Looking across the South, we see USC renovating the Coliseum, UCLA opening a slew of facilities on campus, Arizona State renovating Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona unveiling an indoor practice facility and Colorado just a few years removed from opening its new football complex. It’s all exactly what the conference needs, and yet the process never ends. **Rising: USC basketball.** The Trojans had a resoundingly disappointing season, particularly given their talent relative to several teams that finished above them in the standings.  But coach Andy Enfield has an impressive incoming class, and it got even better this week with the addition of Akron wing Daniel Utomi. Add Utomi’s arrival to those of transfer Quinton Adlesh (Columbia) and the heralded freshman class — the group includes two 5-star big men — and a case could be made for USC as a conference title contender. In fact, the roster itself makes the Trojans a clear-cut contender. Whether the reality matches the potential in 2020 depends on matters not so easily quantified: consistency of effort, chemistry, and attention to detail, especially late in games. If those issues fall into place … and if the Trojans don’t encounter additional damage from the federal corruption scandal … then USC should not only compete for the conference title but qualify for March Madness with a real chance to reach the Sweet 16. And that, as much as anything, is what the Pac-12 desperately needs: More programs playing on the second weekend of the NCAAs. * * * **Neutral: Pac-12 leadership.** Last week, the Big 12 doubled down on its relationship with ESPN, agreeing to a lengthy partnership that includes more money, more football championship games on ESPN and a barrage of content on ESPN+, the not-so-new, highly- successful streaming service. (Basically, the Big 12 is getting its own streaming network.) In so doing, the Big 12 veered right where the Pac-12 had veered left. The latter, you might recall, rejected an offer from ESPN that would have tied the conference and the Pac-12 Networks to the Worldwide Leader into the 2030s. (And it stands to reason that an ESPN+ element would have been included in the offer.) The contrasts couldn’t be more stark: The Big 12 is all in with ESPN; the Pac-12 is remaining independent, leaving its future to media market forces. The Hotline has no idea whether the Pac-12 made the right move; nobody does. Hence, the neutral rating on this item. But it was interesting to read Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby’s comments [to CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/new-rights-deal- gets-big-12-as-close-as-possible-to-its-own-network-with-football-title-games- on-espn/): “ESPN is the best bet for technology and management for the future.” Based on what we know today, a college sports world that doesn’t have ESPN front and center is difficult to envision. * * * **Falling: Pac-12 basketball** The popular explanation for the substandard performance in 2019 was the bevy of young rosters, which, in theory, would become experienced rosters next season and power a conference-wide rebound.  But the crucial spring window has not been kind to the Pac-12. Thus far, the overwhelming majority of players with NBA Draft-level ability have not committed to returning to school. They’re either halfway into the draft or going-going-gone. Luguentz Dort, Kris Wilkes, Jaylen Hands, Kevin Porter, KZ Okpala, Payton Pritchard, Louis King, Kenny Wooten, Bol Bol, Tres Tinkle, Jaylen Hands and C.J. Elleby — all 12 have declared. (All 12 have the option to return, even if they’ve hired an agent, but many are likely to remain in the draft.) From this vantage point, only three key players haven’t revealed their intentions or are planning to return: Colorado’s Tyler Bey and McKinley Wright, and UCLA’s Moses Brown. (Brown is likely to declare, according to Bruins coach Mick Cronin. The CU sophomores don’t appear to be going anywhere.) The end result … the framework for 2020 … won’t be fixed until late May. The early returns, however, are suboptimal. In this era of college basketball, every conference is young every year. There’s no option but to make the best of that existence. **Falling: UCLA.** The pay-for-admissions scandal … the subsequent report that UCLA knew of the scam years ago … the coaching search loaded with leaks, rumors, stumbles and terrible optics … it’s not what the Bruins need, what the conference needs from one of its highest-profile institutions or what athletic director Dan Guerrero needs for his legacy. Whether Guerrero remains on the job for nine months (until his contract expires) or a few more years (via an extension), the longest-tenured AD in the conference is deep into the legacy-shaping phase of his career. And it’s a complicated legacy, with success moving in lockstep with distance. Fans with a deep emotional investment in the football and men’s basketball programs have a lower opinion of Guerrero than those with a more holistic view of UCLA athletics. Guerrero has whiffed on some important hires in the sports where whiffs reverberate for years. But over the sweep of Guerrero’s tenure, UCLA has been a model department on compliance and budget matters. Guerrero himself has an impressive AD tree and has taken leadership roles nationally and regionally (to the extent that athletic directors have been granted policy-making authority in the conference). All in all, his reputation is exponentially stronger outside the UCLA fan base than it is within. These past few weeks, however, have not been kind. * * * **Why we need your support:** Like so many other providers of local journalism across the country, the Hotline’s parent website, mercurynews.com, recently moved to a subscription model. A few Hotline stories will remain free each month ( **as will the newsletter** ), but for access to all content, you’ll need to subscribe. The good news for Hotline faithful: I’ve secured a discount: 12 cents per day for 12 months. [Click here to subscribe](https://checkout.mercurynews.com/BasicPac12). And thanks for your loyalty. * * * _*** Send suggestions, comments and tips (confidentiality guaranteed) to[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or call 408-920-5716_ _*** Follow me on Twitter: @[WilnerHotline](https://twitter.com/WilnerHotline)_ _*** Pac-12 Hotline is not endorsed or sponsored by the Pac-12 Conference, and the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Conference._
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Jon Wilner
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/18/stock-report-utahs-stadium-gift-uscs-roster-upgrade-uclas-rough-stretch-and-the-big-12s-contrasting-dance-with-espn/
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2019-04-18 16:59:44+00:00
| 1,555,621,184 | 1,567,542,548 |
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mercurynews--2019-06-19--Letter Will new As stadium be impacted by sea-level rise
| 2019-06-19T00:00:00 |
mercurynews
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Letter: Will new A’s stadium be impacted by sea-level rise?
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Oakland’s City Council considers a new A’s stadium right on the edge of the shore. Meanwhile, the sea level may rise from 5 to 15 feet in the next 25 years due to global climate change. Letter: Freedom to choose religious beliefs may disappear in time Letter: EBMUD should find other ways to raise the resources Letter: America’s future at risk till we become well-informed Letter: Trump has now broadcast invitation for interference Does the council plan on converting the baseball field to a SeaWorld-type aquarium? Submit your letter to the editor via this form Read more Letters to the Editor
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Letters To The Editor
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/06/19/letter-will-new-as-stadium-be-impacted-by-sea-level-rise/
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2019-06-19 11:10:29+00:00
| 1,560,957,029 | 1,567,538,715 |
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nationalreview--2019-06-20--iBallparki How Baseball Stadiums Became Beautiful Again
| 2019-06-20T00:00:00 |
nationalreview
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<i>Ballpark</i>: How Baseball Stadiums Became Beautiful Again
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Ballpark: Baseball in the American City, by Paul Goldberger (Knopf, 384 pp., $35) Memorial Stadium in Baltimore wasn’t much of a ballpark. I didn’t know that when I went there for my first major-league baseball game as a kid in the late 1970s and while walking up to our seats caught a glimpse through a tunnel of the field, the greenest, most perfect grass I’d ever seen, a color I didn’t know existed. (This was long before the advent of high-def TV.) The lush field at the center of an enclosure of concrete and steel provides one of the themes of Paul Goldberger’s new book. For him, the ballpark is the garden in the city, the rus in urbe, a sports combination of the Jeffersonian agrarian tradition and the Hamiltonian emphasis on cities and industry. A former architecture writer for the New York Times and The New Yorker, Goldberger calls the ballpark “one of the greatest of all American building types” and argues that, “as much as the town square, the street, the park, and the plaza, the baseball park is a key part of American public space.” Goldberger relates the history of baseball through its physical facilities and the business, real-estate, and design considerations that created them. You couldn’t do this with any other major sport. It’s rare that a football stadium or basketball or hockey arena becomes memorable in its own right. The experience of baseball, in contrast, is caught up in its surroundings. Even watching a game on TV played at the Trop in Tampa Bay, the SkyDome in Toronto, the Coliseum in Oakland, or the New Comiskey (ridiculously called “Guaranteed Rate Field”) is less appealing than at a place with some character. Ballpark is a lovely book that is oversized but still manageable to hold and read, and it has enough drawings and photographs to illustrate Goldberger’s points about each park. He catalogues the journey from ballparks shoehorned into city streets, to the wrong turn into monochromatic dual-use forms, before an unexpected, triumphant return to the traditional. Ballparks are one of the few public aspects of American life — it’s hard to think of other examples, frankly — that have gotten more beautiful rather than less. Goldberger argues, correctly, that despite our association of baseball with rural America, as captured in the classic movie Field of Dreams, the game is more connected to the city. The first ballpark was built in Brooklyn in 1862 and called “Union Grounds.” (Amazingly enough, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” not yet the national anthem, was played before the first game.) New York and Brooklyn, then separate cities, had the greatest number of teams. The second version of the South End Grounds in Boston, built in 1888, was the most ambitious of the 19th-century parks, with conical towers and other pinnacles atop a recognizably modern double-deck grandstand. Like many of the wooden ballparks of this era, it burned down. The fire started in the right-field bleachers during a game and ended up destroying 200 buildings in Roxbury. Baseball was split at the outset between the impulses to appeal to the working man and to the more respectable, middle-class sort. In St. Louis, a tavern owner named Chris von der Ahe realized that fans from a nearby ballpark provided a flow of customers and took it over, rebuilding it as Sportsman’s Park. Not subtle, he placed a beer garden within the field of play. (On these grounds alone, I hazard to say my longtime friend and NR colleague Kevin Longstreet, a fellow Yankee die-hard, would consider Sportsman’s one of the great ballparks.) On the other end of the spectrum, Albert Spalding rebuilt Lakefront Park in Chicago in 1883 with private boxes furnished with upholstered chairs and tended by waiters, a forerunner of the luxury box. The 20th century brought the age of steel, brick, and concrete, and what Goldberger refers to as “the Golden Age” in 1912–14. It gave us Crosley Field, where the Reds played until 1970, with an upward slope known as the “terrace” in left field; Tiger Stadium, quirky and cozy (a flagpole was in the field of play in deep center); and especially the “jewel boxes” of Fenway, Wrigley, and Ebbets. They had in common idiosyncrasies owing to where and how they were built, and an extraordinary intimacy. Some of their signature features didn’t come until later. The famous Green Monster and the “Dartmouth Green” paint of the interior of Fenway arrived with renovations. Wrigley didn’t get its iconic ivy walls until the 1930s. (An experiment in planting trees in the bleachers failed.) Subsequent decades brought a flight from cities, and from eccentricity. Cleveland previewed what was to come in the 1930s with its publicly funded, gargantuan, usually half-empty, symmetrical, multi-sport Municipal Stadium. The bleachers were so distant that no one ever hit a home run into them. So inhospitable was the stadium to baseball that for more than a decade the Indians split time between their prior little bandbox of a home, League Park, and the “Mistake by the Lake.” The truly dreadful, indistinguishable concrete donuts, like other lamentable trends in American life, were a product of the 1960s. If the stadiums looked like cookie-cutter public-works projects, it’s because they often were. The turning point, of course, was Camden Yards in Baltimore. Originally conceived as another multi-sport suburban facility, it instead decisively moved baseball beyond such hybrids. A momentous decision at the outset was to keep an old Baltimore & Ohio Railroad warehouse intact at the site of the new park. The nostalgic feel of the brick warehouse usefully pointed backward. Camden Yards has a red-brick exterior and exposed steel supports inside, eschewing the concrete of the donuts. It limits foul territory to make ground-level seats closer, and the stands are arranged asymmetrically to avoid a deadening sameness. Advertising on the outfield walls — for the first time since Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia closed in 1970 — recalls classic parks. And the stands frame a view of the Baltimore skyline, anchoring the park in the city. It’s easy to forget what a revelation Camden Yards was now that its retro style has become a design cliché. Its influence left a stamp on the best of the new parks: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, which, outside of Fenway and Wrigley, might be the most charming place to watch a game in the country; Oracle Park in San Francisco, which is everything its execrable forebear, Candlestick, wasn’t; T-Mobile Park in Seattle, which is enchanting despite a retractable roof. I agree with almost all of Paul Goldberger’s judgments, although I think he neglects the importance of noise. Not the blaring announcements and nonstop blasting of music in contemporary stadiums (get off my lawn!), but the roar of the crowd. What the Metrodome and Kingdome lacked in suitability for baseball, they could make up with crazed crowd noise, an indispensable part of sports excitement. This is one of my beefs with the new Yankee Stadium. I appreciate the amenities and the larger, more functional spaces. The halls of the old Yankee Stadium could feel like a crowded subway platform. But the new stadium disperses sound, so the manic energy of the old place — you sometimes could feel the upper deck rock — is a thing of memory. While I’m at it, one more complaint. I also remember from my inaugural visit to Memorial Stadium a foul ball landing very close to us in the upper deck. (I still recall my stomach dropping as I watched the laces of the ball spin toward us.) Balls don’t reach upper decks anymore. I’d readily trade some obstructed views from pillars and posts to reduce the distance of the seats upstairs. In that, I may be alone. But I’m one of millions who appreciate, and have benefited from, the return to beauty so ably chronicled in this book. This article appears as “Fields of Beauty” in the July 8, 2019, print edition of National Review.
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Rich Lowry
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https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2019/07/08/ballpark-how-baseball-stadiums-became-beautiful-again/
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2019-06-20 15:28:41+00:00
| 1,561,058,921 | 1,567,538,527 |
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newyorkpost--2019-11-09--Yankee Stadium hosting college football’s other unbeaten teams
| 2019-11-09T00:00:00 |
newyorkpost
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Yankee Stadium hosting college football’s other unbeaten teams
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Tuscaloosa and Minneapolis aren’t the only places hosting a battle of unbeatens. While it’s not Alabama and LSU or Penn State and Minnesota, the clash in The Bronx has plenty of meaning. That’s where undefeated Princeton will meet undefeated Dartmouth in an Ivy League showdown that will likely decide the conference crown. Both Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams arrive with matching 7-0 records. Both are 4-0 in the league. And the last loss for each program came to the other. Tenth-ranked Princeton has won 17 consecutive games, dating back to a loss to Dartmouth to close the 2017 season. No. 13 Dartmouth, in turn, hasn’t lost since falling to Princeton last season, winning its past nine games. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of college football, the game is being played at the Stadium. Rutgers and Princeton played the first ever college football game on Nov. 6, 1869. Considering the two teams are both explosive offensively and elite defensively, it has all the makings of a thrilling game. Princeton is seventh in the FCS in scoring (38.6) and third in defense (13.7). Dartmouth is 13th in points scored (37.1) and first in defense (10.1). Adding to the dynamic, the two coaches, Bob Surace of Princeton and Buddy Teevens of Dartmouth, are alumni of their respective schools and have very different baseball rooting interests. Surace loves the Yankees, while Teevens is a Red Sox fan. “Anyone who is a Yankees hater won’t like this, but they do represent excellence,” Surace said on his First in Football Podcast this week. “They have all the World Series titles, and here you have two teams that over a long span have represented excellence. It’s a great venue for that.”
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Zach Braziller
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https://nypost.com/2019/11/09/yankee-stadium-hosting-college-footballs-other-unbeaten-teams/
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Sat, 09 Nov 2019 00:25:30 -0500
| 1,573,277,130 | 1,573,301,965 |
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newyorkpost--2019-12-14--Fire breaks out at under-construction Texas Rangers stadium
| 2019-12-14T00:00:00 |
newyorkpost
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Fire breaks out at under-construction Texas Rangers stadium
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The $1.2 billion stadium being built for the Texas Rangers caught fire Saturday. The two-alarm blaze was quickly put out, but not before it sent a huge plume of black smoke over the city of Arlington, Texas. The flames at the still-under-construction Globe Life Field, ironically being named for an insurance company, started at about 2:30 p.m. and were out in about a half-hour. The Arlington Fire Department tweeted the fire was contained in the upper sections of the stadium. There were no injuries reported, the department said, and the cause is under investigation. Video posted online showed construction workers watching the flames from above. The ballpark is slated to open March 31 with a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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Eileen AJ Connelly
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https://nypost.com/2019/12/14/fire-breaks-out-at-under-construction-texas-rangers-stadium/
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Sat, 14 Dec 2019 19:11:07 -0500
| 1,576,368,667 | 1,576,368,912 |
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395,817 |
oann--2019-09-30--Athletics Organizers blame late starts and boycott for empty stadium
| 2019-09-30T00:00:00 |
oann
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Athletics: Organizers blame late starts and boycott for empty stadium
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DOHA (Reuters) – The embarrassingly low attendance at the world athletics championships was blamed on late start times and a boycott of the country by other nations in the region by the event’s organizers on Monday. Athletes, pundits and global television audiences have widely criticized the poor turnout at the air-conditioned Khalifa Stadium over the first three days of competition. The 48,000-capacity venue was barely half full for the men’s 100 meters final on Saturday. On Sunday, when the women’s 100 meters headlined the action, it was almost completely empty and pole vault bronze medalist Ekaterini Stefanidi said it was the smallest crowd she had competed in front of this year, including at the Greek national championship. The absence of cheering fans meant the United States team who won the inaugural 4×400 meters mixed relay title on Sunday opted not to run a lap of honor and disappeared straight down the exit tunnel. The public have also been absent from the road races, held near the waterfront. However, there were considerably more fans in the stadium on Monday, including a noisy contingent of Ethiopian supporters, for a program which included the men’s 5000 meters and 400 meters hurdles finals. There were also several groups of fans, each wearing identical shirts, dotted around the stadium which appeared to be slightly over half full. The local organizing committee (LOC) said in a statement that attendances on Friday and Saturday were “solid” but were “down on our expectations” on Sunday, which they said “coincided with the start of the working week in Qatar”. “The challenge we face with a competition schedule that is geared to support global TV viewership is that some finals are not starting until the late evening,” it said. “This impacts on the number of spectators remaining until the end of the session.” The LOC also suggested that local audiences were more interested in middle-distance races than sprint events and said it was “confident with our additional communications (that) we will see more attendees for longer periods”. It then mentioned the boycott imposed on Qatar by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt, who accuse the Gulf state of supporting terrorism, which it denies. “Our vision was for a first world championships in the Middle East. An IAAF World Athletics Championships that would welcome the world and connect to new fans. Despite facing unique challenges as hosts, in terms of the political (boycott), that ambition remains,” it said. The four boycotting nations have, however, sent athletes to Doha, and Bahrain won bronze in the 4×400 mixed relay. “It is disappointing,” said Stefanidi. “I was all for bringing the event to new areas, different environments like the Middle East too because we needed to promote the sport.” “I actually did notice the stadium wasn’t full but it’s part of athletics,” the Jamaican said after Sunday’s race. “Doha got the rights to host the championship, you just have to give and take. I just wanted to put on a good performance focus, I tried not to focus on the crowd.” Justin Gatlin, silver medalist in the men’s 100 meters on Saturday, took a similar view, saying: “When we are on the track, I think it doesn’t matter whether there are 100 people watching or 100,000 people watching. We want to be able to put on a great show.” The LOC said the athletes competing at the Khalifa Stadium have “relished the experience”. “The controlled temperature conditions on the track have been ideal and fitting for world-class performances and will remain so,” it said.
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mayor
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https://www.oann.com/world-championship-organizers-say-attendances-below-expectations/
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2019-09-30 20:40:35+00:00
| 1,569,890,435 | 1,570,221,926 |
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485,543 |
skynewsus--2019-06-28--Londons former Olympic Stadium to host US baseball teams
| 2019-06-28T00:00:00 |
skynewsus
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London's former Olympic Stadium to host US baseball teams
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It's the home of a Premier League football club and hosted the best athletes in the world during the 2012 Olympic Games. Now the London Stadium has been transformed into a baseball ground as two of the sport's biggest clubs prepare for a historic series in the capital. The venue, where West Ham play their home games, is hosting two matches between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox this Saturday and Sunday. It will be the first time Major League Baseball (MLB) has ventured into Europe for regular season games, having previously played in Mexico, Japan, Australia, and Puerto Rico. England and Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling met some of the players at the stadium as they got used to their new surroundings on Friday. The Duke of Sussex is due to attend the series in support of the Invictus Games Foundation, with former competitors from both the USA and UK set to take part as the ceremonial first pitch is thrown. The Yankees currently top the American League West division, with reigning World Series champions Boston in third place. Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes said: "It's one of the biggest rivalries that we have going over to play the first games in Europe. At the end of the day, though, it is a business trip. "Those are two big games for us, given where we are in the standings and where they are." More than 141,900 square feet of artificial turf has been installed on top of the grass surface at the London Stadium to create the diamond shaped baseball field. Four hundred metres of fencing have been installed, while a batter's eye - the screen placed in the line of sight of a baseball batter - batting cages, dugouts and temporary clubhouses have also been built. Clay for the pitcher's mound and home plate area and 345 tonnes of dirt for the infield diamond have been shipped from the US, while the fence padding for the field's perimeter has been brought in from Canada. The transformation began on 6 June and was completed on Tuesday. Once the series is completed, it is expected to take five days to return the ground to its normal state, in preparation for the new Premier League season, which begins on 9 August. The MLB games in London follow the success of other American sports in the UK including NFL matches at Wembley Stadium and NBA basketball at the O2 Arena.
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http://news.sky.com/story/london-stadium-transformed-into-baseball-ground-for-new-york-yankees-v-boston-red-sox-11750881
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2019-06-28 15:09:00+00:00
| 1,561,748,940 | 1,567,537,791 |
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sputnik--2019-04-04--Cringeworthy Opening Ceremony for 1Bln Stadium Mocked by UK Football Fans
| 2019-04-04T00:00:00 |
sputnik
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'Cringeworthy' Opening Ceremony for £1Bln Stadium Mocked by UK Football Fans
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Tottenham Hotspur — known as the Spurs — posted a world-record net profit of £113 million on Thursday, 4 April, only hours after hosting their first home game at their fancy new stadium. Spurs opened their state-of-the-art stadium, which can hold up to 62,000 people, on Wednesday, 3 April with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace under the floodlights. South Korean striker Son Heung-min scored the first ever goal at the stadium, followed by another by Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen. Gary Lineker, who scored 67 goals in 107 appearances for Spurs between 1989 and 1992, tweeted about Tottenham being the only team in the country who had never lost a home match. But social media was in uproar about the over-the-top opening ceremony before the game, which was more in keeping with the start of an Olympic Games. Twitter users — many of them fans of the club's arch-rivals Arsenal — mocked the decision to use opera tenor Wynne Evans, who is better known as the star of a cheesy TV ad by insurance comparison site Go Compare. Several Arsenal fans also tweeted about the club's new slogan — To Dare Is To Do — which is scrawled all over the new stadium. Tottenham's old ground, White Hart Lane, was knocked down in 2017. It dated back to 1899 but had a capacity of only 36,000. The new stadium — which is as yet unnamed because the club are currently negotiating the naming rights — is in a deprived area of north London, with high knife crime.
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https://sputniknews.com/sport/201904041073829078-tottenham-new-stadium-mocked/
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2019-04-04 14:35:00+00:00
| 1,554,402,900 | 1,567,544,082 |
sport
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533,169 |
sputnik--2019-05-03--Naughty Arabs World Cup 2022 Venue Dubbed Vagina Stadium Causes Furor on SM
| 2019-05-03T00:00:00 |
sputnik
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'Naughty Arabs': World Cup 2022 Venue Dubbed 'Vagina Stadium' Causes Furor on SM
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Described as a "significant step on the road to 2022" FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar, the stadium's "innovative and futuristic design" was praised by Thani Khalifa Al Zarraa, the SC's Al Wakrah Stadium Project Manager. "We hope thousands of football fans across the country will join us for this landmark occasion as we celebrate the progress we have made to-date and look forward to 2022 with renewed excitement," he added. However, when images of the venue surfaced online, it got branded by some commentators as the "vagina stadium" due to its particular shape. The venue, featuring a 92-metre retractable roof and a cooling technology, can be used all-year-around, according to the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, responsible for the delivery of the required World Cup infrastructure in Qatar. The players and the spectators will be able to enjoy the temperature of 18-20°C during the games, said the Committee.
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https://sputniknews.com/sport/201905031074674381-al-wakrah-stadium-qatar/
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2019-05-03 12:17:00+00:00
| 1,556,900,220 | 1,567,541,326 |
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60,155 |
birminghammail--2019-04-07--How the FA Cup could lead to Europa League football for Wolves
| 2019-04-07T00:00:00 |
birminghammail
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How the FA Cup could lead to Europa League football for Wolves
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Wolves are preparing to lock horns with Watford in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, which could provide a route into the Europa League. The winner of today’s clash will face off against quadruple-chasing Manchester City, which will certainly not be an easy test, but FA Cup glory offers a further incentive to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Should Wolves win the FA Cup, Nuno’s side will advance into next season’s Europa League group stages, clinching the spot that is usually occupied by the sixth-placed side in the Premier League. Whoever finishes sixth would then have to start their season in July during the early qualifying stages in the continental competition, while it would also mean that seventh place in the Premier League would not be handed a route into European competition. However, this spot would only be sealed by Wolves if they win the competition as the runners-up of the FA Cup do not earn qualification to the Europa League - so it would be seventh-place earning the spot if Pep Guardiola’s side lift the trophy. Both Wolves and Watford could still reach the Europa League through a seventh-placed finish, as they are battling in the Premier League for the spot, but this would mean an extremely early start next season - which could lead to problems later in the campaign. Wolves have not played European football in over three decades, with their last involvement in continental competitions coming in the UEFA Cup back in 1980-81.
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Josh Challies
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wolves-fa-cup-europa-league-16092597
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2019-04-07 13:41:21+00:00
| 1,554,658,881 | 1,567,543,656 |
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competition discipline
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62,833 |
birminghammail--2019-06-02--Summer 2019 football schedule with Man United Arsenal and Liverpool stars in tournament action
| 2019-06-02T00:00:00 |
birminghammail
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Summer 2019 football schedule with Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool stars in tournament action
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The 2019/20 season is finished with Liverpool taking the Champions League trophy after defeating Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid. The Reds' victory marked the end of a memorable campaign and with no World Cup or European Championships, fans will be looking for their next football fix. Here’s the full lowdown on where you can watch football this summer: It’s a tournament that has previously acted as a stepping stone for a number of superstars including Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Harry Kane. And now a fresh batch of youngsters are taking part in the 24-nation competition. England aren’t involved in Poland, leaving France as the outright favourites. Where can I watch it? The games are available on FreeSports - Freeview HD channel 64, Sky channel 422, Virgin 553, FreeSat 252, TalkTalk 64 and BT Vision channel 64. It’s the prestigious event that England are trying to win once again. They won the title a year ago but will need a quick recovery after losing the opening game in France against Japan. Manager Paul Simpson has picked a strong squad with a number of the nation’s best young prospects seeking to impress in the competition. Teams from France, Brazil and Portugal will likely provide fierce competition for the title. Where can I watch it? The games are available on FreeSports - Freeview HD channel 64, Sky channel 422, Virgin 553, FreeSat 252, TalkTalk 64 and BT Vision channel 64. Fast approaching, too, is the UEFA Nations League Finals which involves the four group winners of the top-ranked League A. As well as England and hosts Portugal, Switzerland, and the Netherlands will compete to be the first ever winner. Regardless of whether England win or lose their opening game against the Netherlands, they will still have one more fixture to contest — be it a final or a third-place playoff. The draw for the competition took place back in December in Dublin. The fixtures are as follows. Where can I watch it? If you’re unable to make it out to Portugal, fear not, because the finals are being broadcast on British TV. Sky Sports have the rights to broadcast the final four. Excitement is already building for the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, where 24 countries from around the world are competing for the biggest prize in the game - including England and Scotland, who lock horns in the group stages. Host nation France open the tournament in Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes stadium on Friday June 7 against South Korea, with kick-off at 20:00 BST. France are joined in Group A by South Korea, Norway and Nigeria, while Germany, China, Spain and South Africa compete in Group B. Group C consists of Australia, Italy, Brazil and Jamaica, while England are in Group D alongside Scotland, Argentina and Japan. Finally, Group E is made up of Canada, Cameroon, New Zealand and the Netherlands, with Group F sees defending champions the United States clash with Thailand, Chile and Sweden. The BBC will show coverage of the Women’s World Cup, which will be available on TV, radio, the Red Button and online. However, not every match will be shown on the flagship channels. The opening game of the tournament, the clash between England and Scotland along with the final will all be shown on BBC One. South America’s finest, along with invitees Qatar and Japan, will battle for the Copa America title and there will be a host of household names on show - including global superstars Messi and Neymar. Plenty of players from the Premier League, and even the Football League, are also on show, giving fans plenty to keep tabs on. Where can I watch it? The 2019 Copa America will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 and 2 throughout the tournament. Sky and Virgin Media customers can add the channels to their existing packages for just £9.99 per month. An annual pass is available for Sky subscribers including a discount on the 12-month deal. The online streaming service Premier Player can also be bought independently regardless of your current TV provider so you can soak up all the action online. This is the 15th edition of the biennial international championship of the North, Central American, and Caribbean region overseen by Concacaf. This summer’s edition is in the United States, with Costa Rica and Jamaica also hosting two games in the first round of matches in Groups B and C. It will begin on June 15 with the group stages and conclude on July 7, with games played across 17 different venues in 16 host cities. The winner of the Concacaf Gold Cup will play against the United States, who are defending champions of the 2017 edition, in the 2019 Concacaf Cup – a one-match play-off fixture to decide the qualifying country to participate in the 2021 Confederations Cup. Where can I watch it? The games are available on FreeSports - Freeview HD channel 64, Sky channel 422, Virgin 553, FreeSat 252, TalkTalk 64 and BT Vision channel 64. Some of the best young talents from British football will be on display at this event. In total there are 12 nations competing, including defending champions Germany, and a spot in the Olympics Football tournament next summer is also up for grabs for the four best sides in the competition - so there is plenty to play for. England are the only home nation and will fly the flag for the British Isles on their own and are joined by some of the biggest nations on the continent, including hosts Italy, Spain, Germany and France. Croatia and Belgium will be making only their third appearance, while Romania make their second appearance after a 20-year wait and Austria are the competition’s only debutants. Where can I watch in the UK? Sky Sports has the rights to the coverage. Forget the old-style winter tournament that caused so many problems to English clubs in the past. The AFCON is back with a start date approved to help assist players and the domestic clubs they represent. On top of that, the tournament has been expanded from 16 teams to 24 and will provide an opportunity for fans to watch the likes of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez in action. A host of recognisable names have qualified, including the likes of Senegal, Ghana, Egypt and the Ivory Coast, while some other less-established names are making an appearance as Burundi, Madagascar and Mauritania prepare to debut. Where can I watch it? Eurosport have the broadcasting rights for the African Cup of Nations
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[email protected] (Gregg Evans, Aidan McCartney)
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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/football-fixtures-summer-schedule-2019-16369138
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2019-06-02 20:43:19+00:00
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dailyheraldchicago--2019-12-02--Warren High celebrates football, swimming success
| 2019-12-02T00:00:00 |
dailyheraldchicago
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Warren High celebrates football, swimming success
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It may not have been the hardware they set out to bring home, but there was still plenty of reason to cheer Monday when the captains of the Warren Township High School football hoisted their second place state trophy for their classmates Monday at a school rally celebrating the most successful season in school history. The team finished the 2019 season with a 13-1 record, its only blemish a hard-fought 12-0 loss to Lincoln-Way East on Saturday night in the 8A state championship game in DeKalb. The Blue Devils dominated their competition before the loss, winning games by an average 32 points while holding opponents to just 40 points all season. The rally held Monday at Warren's Almond Road campus also celebrated the success of freshman swimmer Keegan Knott, who won four medals last month at the state swimming meet.
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http://football.dailyherald.com/news/20191202/warren-high-celebrates-football-swimming-success
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eveningstandard--2019-01-19--Bournemouth vs West Ham LIVE Premier League football as it happened
| 2019-01-19T00:00:00 |
eveningstandard
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Bournemouth vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League football as it happened
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West Ham struggled in the absence of unsettled forward Marko Arnautovic as Callum Wilson underlined his value to Bournemouth by setting them on course to victory at the Vitality Stadium Austria international Arnautovic, who has been heavily linked with a big-money move to China, was left out of the Hammers' squad for the trip to Dorset. Cherries top scorer Wilson has himself been subject to January transfer rumours and he returned from a two-game injury absence in style by smashing home early in the first half before Joshua King sealed a 2-0 win in stoppage time. Wilson's thunderous strike was his 10th Premier League goal of the season and is likely to fuel further speculation of him moving to Chelsea or replacing Arnautovic at the London Stadium. It also helped end Bournemouth's five-match winless run in all competitions and secure just a third victory from their last 13 top-flight games. Follow all the goals with Standard Sport! Can't see the blog? Click here for the desktop version. The match will not be available to watch live in the UK. But you can follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog. There have been just 12 meetings between these two sides over the years with the Hammers winning five of those. Bournemouth have three wins, including the last meeting between these two in east London back in August.
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Tom Doyle
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bournemouth-vs-west-ham-live-stream-online-premier-league-commentary-lineup-tv-score-prediction-a4043536.html
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2019-01-19 12:54:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-01-19--Man Utd vs Brighton LIVE Premier League football as it happened
| 2019-01-19T00:00:00 |
eveningstandard
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Man Utd vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League football as it happened
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's record-breaking start to life in the Manchester United dugout continued as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford struck against Brighton to secure a seventh straight win in all competitions. On a day when Old Trafford stood to remember Sir Matt Busby ahead of the 25th anniversary of his death on Sunday, the caretaker manager broke another of the Scot's long-standing United records. In the process of claiming a seventh successive victory in the hotseat, Solskjaer became the first Red Devils boss to win their first six league games, with Pogba's penalty and a Rashford stunner helping see off Chris Hughton's Brighton 2-1. This victorious streak sees United's 1999 treble hero go level with Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola in the Premier League record books, and further justifies the club's decision to parachute him in to replace Jose Mourinho a month ago. Relive the action with James Robson at Old Trafford! Can't see the blog? Click here for the desktop version. Solskjaer has been credited with dramatically improving United's attack in a few short weeks, but the Norwegian has also been working to shore up a leaky defence - and he has been rewarded with three clean sheets in a row. Brighton have only scored 24 goals this season, but have conceded just 30 - that's two fewer than United, and the last time the Seagulls conceded three or more was at the start of November against Everton. While Solskjaer will want to attack from the off, he would probably swap a goal or two for a clean sheet ahead of some huge games in February. The match will not be televised live in the UK, but you can follow all the action on Standard Sport's LIVE blog with James Robson at Old Trafford. Highlights will be shown on BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday night. The two sides have met three times in the Premier League, with Brighton - somewhat surprisingly - having the better record. United won their first Premier League meeting 1-0 at Old Trafford in November 2017, but the Seagulls won the return fixture 1-0 at the Amex last May before shocking Mourinho earlier this season with a 3-2 home win in August.
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James Robson
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-vs-brighton-live-stream-online-premier-league-commentary-lineup-tv-score-prediction-a4043516.html
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2019-01-19 12:31:00+00:00
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eveningstandard--2019-01-20--Huddersfield vs Man City LIVE Premier League football as it happened
| 2019-01-20T00:00:00 |
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Huddersfield vs Man City LIVE: Premier League football as it happened
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Manchester City had no problems keeping the pressure on Liverpool in the Premier League title race on Sunday, beating last-placed Huddersfield 3-0 to trim the gap to the leaders to four points. A deflected 18th-minute strike from Danilo was added to in the second half by wingers Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane as City eased to a fifth straight win in all competitions. The afternoon began ominously for Huddersfield, with a parting message on the stadium's big screen by former manager David Wagner — who left his position on Monday — failing to reach fans because the sound didn't work. Things didn't work any better on the field as the team, coached on a temporary basis by Mark Hudson, stayed 10 points adrift of safety and heading for a return to the second tier. Follow all the action with Standard Sport! Can't see the blog? Click here for the desktop version. With Man City in a truly unforgiving mood in front of goal you fear for Huddersfield. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels, and is available via Now TV with a day pass on offer for £7.99. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app. You can also follow the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog.
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Malik Ouzia
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https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-vs-man-city-live-premier-league-commentary-stream-lineups-tv-score-prediction-a4043891.html
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2019-01-20 11:53:00+00:00
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