It looks like we’re set for a soggy few days, as weather forecasters are predicting that some parts of the UK could see a month’s worth of rainfall just this weekend alone.
While several places in mainland Europe are in the middle of a heatwave right now, and are currently battling with record-breaking temperatures, which also happened to be the case for us this same time last year, the UK can’t quite say the same this time around.
Here in Greater Manchester, we’ve had grey overcast skies, thunderstorms, blustery wind, heavy rain showers, and in fact, we would even go as far as to saying July has been pretty cold.
Put simply, it hasn’t been very summery at all – and this weekend looks absolutely no different.
According to weather forecasters at the Met Office, some parts of the UK – including higher ground in Northern England – could see up to a whopping 80mm of rain fall across Saturday and Sunday and into Monday, which is nearly the equivalent of a typical month’s rainfall in just a couple of days.
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🌧️ It's looking like a wet start to the weekend as low pressure brings rain to much of the UK on Saturday
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A typical month’s rainfall in July in the UK is 88mm, the Met Office says.
While Friday may see a few brighter spells developing into the afternoon, as we head into the weekend, the Met Office is predicting that things will turn “widely unsettled” across Northern England, with outbreaks of rain accompanied by strong winds to be expected.
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We should prepare for “heavy and possibly thundery showers”.
Some parts of the UK could see a month’s worth of rainfall this weekend / Credit: Instagram (@the.manc via @emmabeaumont10)
Weather experts also say the next few days will “feel slightly cool for the time of year”, with maximum temperatures reaching around 18°C.
It will then start to become “more humid” as Monday arrives.
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But why is all this rain hitting us now? And why is it so drastically different to what other European countries are experiencing right now?
Well, it’s all because the UK is on the other side of the jet stream that’s causing the current heatwave, which is what’s bringing those areas of low pressure and unsettled weather.
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It doesn’t look like this turbulent weather time will be changing any time soon either, as forecasters say that while the jet stream remains “stuck” in its current pattern, neither the heatwave nor the unsettled UK weather are likely to change in the short-term, Sky News reports.
Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
20th July 2023 
