Owner of one of Belfast s oldest shops Old Time Favourites speaks of fears for high street
The business dates back to 1905 - but its owner fears that the high street may never recover
Eugene Donnelly at his Belfast sweet shop Old Time Favourites (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)
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Jim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services, warned the pleasant spring tranquillity of the past few days is about to be ‘abruptly ended’
He said: “This is a fairly major system which we expect to affect the UK from Tuesday into Wednesday, it may be something we issue a warning for.
“We are expecting severe gale-force gusts in exposed regions later on Tuesday and into Wednesday.
“This system, which is a double-barrelled low-pressure organisation, has got some venom and is going to keep people on their toes.
“It is safe to say the tranquillity we have enjoyed through the start of the month is about to come to an abrupt end.”
The showers will be winding down this evening and move away completely by tonight. The clouds will also clear away to make room for more sunshine throughout the weekend!
President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have approved Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a major federal disaster declaration to help