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This is a transcript of Simon Wilson's weekly newsletter Love this City – exploring the ideas and events, the reality and the potential of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
We're not meant to know it yet, but the City Rail Link is scheduled to open this time next year. While 2026 was
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Glasgow Times
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- Glasgow Times
What is Trooping the Colour 2025? How to watch on TV today
Military pomp and pageantry will be on display to mark the King's 'official' birthday but the event will also remember those killed in the Air India plane crash this week. The King has requested a minute's silence be observed in tribute to the 241 passengers and crew killed, and others affected, when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Gatwick Airport came down on Thursday (June 12) in the Indian city of Ahmedabad. Black armbands will also be worn by the head of state and senior royals riding in the ceremony, also known as the King's Birthday Parade, staged in Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. This year marks the third Trooping the Colour of His Majesty's reign. 📷 Prince Charles, aged 3, attends his first Trooping the Colour in 1951, riding in a carriage with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and aunt, Princess Margaret. 📷 Prince Charles, held by… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 14, 2025 On horseback and wearing the armbands will be the Royal Colonels – Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the King requested amendments to the Trooping the Colour programme 'as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy'. But ahead of the occasion on Saturday morning, what exactly is Trooping the Colour? This is all you need to know. What is Trooping the Colour? As the birthday celebrations for the reigning King or Queen usually take place outdoors, Trooping the Colour takes place each June if the member of the royal family in charge wasn't born in the summer months of the year. The King's official birthday is on November 14, and towards the end of 2025, he will be 77 years old. Trooping the Colour will see more than 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together in a 'great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark the Sovereign's official birthday,' reports The Royal Family's website. It adds: 'The streets are lined with crowds waving flags as the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade, alongside Members of the Royal Family on horseback and in carriages. 'The display closes with an RAF fly-past, watched by Members of the Royal Family from Buckingham Palace balcony.' Additionally, Trooping the Colour will see more than 1,000 servicemen taking part in the military display who when not performing ceremonial duties are fighting soldiers. Which regiment will Troop the Colour in 2025? The colour – regimental flag – being trooped this year is the King's Colour of Number 7 Company, Coldstream Guards, a prestigious regiment known as the sovereign's bodyguard which is celebrating its 375th anniversary this year. For today's event, the Queen, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh are expected to be among the royal party watching the event and royal fans will hope Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will join them as they did in 2024. Members of the royal family not taking part in the parade and who normally watch events from the Duke of Wellington's former office will not wear black armbands. What time is Trooping the Colour today? See when it's on TV Trooping the Colour: The King's Birthday Parade will air on BBC One and iPlayer from 10.30am until 1.10pm. Recommended reading: The Radio Times summary explains: 'Clare Balding introduces live coverage from London, as the Coldstream Guards troop their Colour on Horse Guards Parade. 'Marking the King's official birthday, this event will culminate with the annual RAF flypast and The Royal Family's iconic balcony appearance. 'Radzi Chinyanganya will be on the ground speaking live to those involved.'
Glasgow Times
13 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
30,000 lightning strikes recorded across UK by Met Office
The Met Office said the 'vast majority' of the lightning struck over the sea, but torrential downpours also hit land, causing significant flooding and disruption in Kent. A major storm reached the county at around 10pm on Friday (June 13), prompting an amber weather warning and leaving homes in Dover under water. It comes as late on Friday, the Environment Agency issued five flood warnings, where flooding is expected and immediate action is needed. Staying Safe During a Thunderstorms It also issued 49 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible. A further six flood alerts have been put in place by Natural Resources Wales in South Wales. Met Office records June 14 as the hottest day of the year so far But yesterday was also the warmest day of the year to date - the Met Office said Santon Downham in Suffolk reached 29.4C on Friday, setting a new high for the year, but it has been followed by warnings for thunderstorms throughout Saturday (June 14). The forecaster revealed that 'areas of heavy and thundery rain continue to push northwards across the country' as yellow warnings remain in place. A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place until 6pm on Saturday covering the South West, North East and North of England, Wales and much of Scotland with the Met Office warning some areas could see 30-50mm of rain in a few hours, while a few locations could reach up to 80mm. Areas of heavy and thundery rain continue to push northwards across the country, as shown in the latest radar sequence 👇 So far there have been over 30,000 lightning strikes ⚡️ The vast majority of which have been over the sea ⛈️ — Met Office (@metoffice) June 14, 2025 The thunderstorms could be accompanied by strong wind gusts and hail with the storms potentially bringing road flooding, difficult driving conditions, power cuts and flooding of homes and businesses. A further yellow warning comes into force in the eastern half of Northern Ireland from 6am to 6pm on Saturday, while a similar warning has been in place across the South East of England overnight following an amber alert on Friday. Rail operators warned customers to check for updates on services on Saturday morning, while Heathrow Airport apologised to passengers late on Friday night for flights delayed by 'adverse weather conditions'. Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Ramsdale commented: 'While the warnings cover the areas of the country most at risk of seeing thunderstorms, not everyone within a warning area will experience a thunderstorm. For many, it will remain dry much of the time.' What different Met Office weather warnings mean Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to ease slightly throughout the day, with the driest and brightest weather in the South East, which will remain very warm. When will heavy rain and thunderstorms in UK end? The Met Office said showers will continue to ease through Sunday (June 15), with dry weather for most of the country on Monday (June 16) and Tuesday (June 17). Recommended reading: Katharine Smith, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, added: 'There is a risk of significant and localised surface water flooding impacts in parts of England. 'Environment Agency teams have ensured rivers and watercourses are clear ahead of the storms and stand ready to support local authorities in their response to surface water flooding. 'We urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.'
Hindustan Times
13 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Bonnaroo festival 2025 cancelled due to extreme bad weather: ‘We are beyond gutted but…'
The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which kicked off in Manchester, Tennessee, on Thursday, has been cancelled due to severe weather. The attendees were issued an evacuation notice on Friday, June 13. A statement issued on Bonnaroo's official Instagram page stated that the updated forecast by the National Weather Service revealed unsustainable conditions for 2025 Bonnaroo's on-site campers, amid heavy thunderstorms in the area. Also Read: Why anti-Trump protests called 'No Kings' and how many people are expected to participate on Saturday? According to Bonnaroo's official statement, the weather department predicted "significant and steady precipitation," which could produce deteriorating camping and egress conditions over the weekend. 'We are beyond gutted, but we must make the safest decision and cancel the remainder of Bonnaroo," it added. A post shared by Bonnaroo (@bonnaroo) They have also provided details regarding the refund of tickets. Further, organisers have suggested that those campers whose sites are in decent shape can consider camping overnight to help in evacuating festivalgoers present in the roughest situations. Urging the Bonnaroo community to remain patient, the message stated certain parts of Outeroo have become difficult to manage after water settled in multiple areas. The priority is to evacuate people from the affected areas. The organisers added that they are 'crushed' to make this decision as they put their "hearts and souls into making this weekend the most special one of the year". Also Read: 'No Kings' protest: Wildest signs and posters from past rallies The Bonnaroo festival started on Thursday with performances from Luke Combs, Dom Dolla, Insane Clown Posse, and Rebecca Black. The one-day admission tickets and parking for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, purchased from the Front Gate, will be refunded to the people. The 4-day admission ticket holders will get a 75% refund. FAQs It was originally scheduled to take place in Manchester from June 12 to June 15. As per reports, fans purchased four-day general admission tickets for $480. The average ticket price ranged from $480 to $26,000. For years, the festival has been known for its impressive lineup, unique atmosphere, and well-organised setup.
