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NEW Year's Eve fireworks could be in jeopardy after a UK weather map revealed "heavy" downpours and 75mph winds will batter the country. Brits are braced for more wet and windy conditions after a week of gloomy weather caused by Storm Gerrit. The Met Office say "low pressure" will be approaching the country bringing "unsettled weather and strengthened winds" on Saturday. Swathes of yellow weather warnings issued by the Met Office are already covering the UK from tomorrow.

BRITS are being warned not to travel today after the Met Office put more weather alerts in place. Forecasters have warned more heavy rain is on the way while many parts of the UK are still reeling from the aftermath of Storm Henk. A yellow weather alert is in place today and 269 flood warnings are also set up and down the country. And social media has been overwhelmed with videos of flooded homes, with people wading through the brown water.

THE BLACK FRIDAY deals have now begun, which means you can snap up an Apple Watch with a sizeable discount. The Apple Watch has been a massively popular accessory since it launched back in 2015 and makes a great pre-Christmas gift for yourself or someone you're hoping to spoil this festive season, so making the most of the Apple Watch Black Friday deals is a must to have your money stretch.

FOR anyone in a relationship, this will come as little surprise. Women decide what cars we buy. DAMNING STATISTICS 80% of car-buying decisions are made by women 94% of women don’t trust dealers 40% of women aged 45+ dread car-buying process 70% of women and men agree car advertising is too masculine As well as pretty much everything else, muttered every husband everywhere. And it turns out what women really want is a black VW Golf, costing between £100 and £200 a month.

A BANKER who enjoyed sex parties and luxury holidays as kickbacks for his role in a £1billion fraud was facing a lengthy jail term yesterday — along with five associates. Senior HBOS worker Lynden Scourfield, 54, forced struggling clients to use a pal’s firm. In return he was treated to hookers and X-rated bashes with girls including porn star Suzie Best. Suzie, 31, romped with fellow escorts at a string of X-rated bashes for the fraudsters which involved wads of cash and stashes of Viagra.

SHOPPERS are taking to Facebook to share their huge hauls as River Island slashes their sale prices - with one savvy mum saving more than £300.  Laura posted pictures of her bargain buys in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.  In her local store, she’d managed to grab three handbags, a blazer, multiple kids’ outfits and two men’s shirts for just £89.44, rather than £393.  She wrote: “£10 sale in River Island, also got 10% off with my work.

MICHAEL Whitehall carved out a successful television career before welcoming his children, however, he is best known for being Jack Whitehall’s father. Here is everything you need to know about the British producer turned TV star. Who is Michael Whitehall? Michael Whitehall isJack Whitehall's dad. He was born on April 12, 1940, and is an English author, producer, talent agent and television personality. He was educated at Ampleforth College before working as a film reporter for The Universe.

CORONATION Street's Georgia Taylor appeared to confirm her romance with former co-star Charlie De Melo by cosying up to him on a birthday date. The pair, who played a married couple on the soap before Charlie's characterImran Habeeb was killed off last year, cuddled up to enjoy the views from Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Toyah Habeeb actress Georgia captioned her Instagram pictures: "Birthday treat up Arthur’s Seat [love heart eyes emoji].

SHE may be 88 years old, but Dame Maggie Smith is currently being hailed as fashion’s latest “It Girl”. The Downton Abbey legend is proving age really is just a number as she models Loewe’s spring 2024 handbag collection. The actress is one of a number of silver-haired icons storming the fashion and beauty world in their twilight years. From Four Weddings And A Funeral favourite Andie MacDowell to Hollywood royalty Jane Fonda and Dame Helen Mirren, these ageless actresses are being celebrated like never before.