After their flight from easyJet was cancelled by Storm Arwen, 156 passengers on board had to stay at Liverpool Airport for the night. 60,000 households were also without electricity as temperatures plummeted to -9C.
Jodie McGeown (mother-of-two), 34, was returning to Belfast after trying to fly home. She said that passengers had to stand in the freezing terminal because they were told “all hotels in Liverpool are full”.
MailOnline was informed by her: “After checking in as usual, we were delayed at the gate for quite some time and finally boarded at 11.30pm to catch a flight at 8.30pm. The flight attendant told us that the deicer would arrive and so we needed to turn off the aircon.
‘We sat there for two more hours and the temperature was sweltering, then we were told we had to get off as the crew were out of time, so we were sent back to the airport which was now closed.
‘The only place we could hang around was in the check-in area which was freezing with no seats. The brought some metal folding chairs and told us “all the hotel rooms in Liverpool were full”, which I don’t believe for a second.’
Mrs McGeown, who had been in Liverpool for a friend’s birthday party, said passengers raided the check-in desks for portable electric heaters and were given a meagre supply of snacks from vending machines which had been opened.
‘It was like some kind of survival game,’ she said. ‘I didn’t sleep a wink and I don’t think anyone else did either.’
According to her, she had been flown on an early morning flight. She said, “Finally, we were flown out to the 6.40am flight. But all of the passengers that were supposed to be on that flight were delayed and bumped onto a later flight.”
‘We received an email from easyJet which offered us a hotel room at 3am – about 90 minutes before we had to check-in for the new flight – so even if there had been a room, no-one could have taken it. ‘It was a complete s***show.’ EasyJet was contacted to comment.
Passengers endured an unimaginable six hour journey through hell after being trapped onboard Ryanair’s grounded plane at Birmingham Airport ‘without water or food’. After Saturday’s bad weather, the passengers were forced to board Flight FR663 at Birmingham Airport.
According to Birmingham Live, Lucy Upton (35) and Karen Paskin (47), experienced a six-hour trip from hell after being stuck aboard a Ryanair flight grounded at Birmingham Airport ‘without food nor water.
They had already switched their £800 flights to Portugal for an overnight trip to Dublin after hen do plans were cancelled due to Covid.
More than 60 people were cut off at Britain’s top pub by 3ft snow. They spent the third night there. The bitter winds and a chaotic week brought down temperatures to record lows of -8.7C (13.3F).
After their cancelled flight from Liverpool to Belfast, passengers at Liverpool Airport had to stay in the freezing terminal.
Jodie McGeown (34-year-old mother-of-two) was returning to Belfast and claimed passengers had to stay in the freezing terminal because they were told that all the hotels in Liverpool were booked. According to her, passengers robbed check-in counters in search of electric heaters.
Mrs McGeown told MailOnline: ‘It was like some kind of survival game. I didn’t sleep a wink and I don’t think anyone else did either.’ Other easyJet passengers were also present at the airport terminal last night.
After their cancelled flight from Belfast to EasyJet, passengers of EasyJet were found on luggage belts at Liverpool Airport.
Metal chairs were offered to travelers, who were then told by the agent that they would not be allowed to go to hotels as their plates were full.
About 60 people participated in the lock-in at Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire Dales.
Yesterday’s photograph of the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire Dales. It was taken after 61 people got trapped there during heavy snowfall.
After 61 guests, musicians and staff became trapped at Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire Dales on Friday night due to heavy snowfall from Storm Arwen, the lock-in is set for today.
Many of the guests were sleeping on mattresses and makeshift beds on the ground, but instead they watched films, played a game, and enjoyed a meal buffet. Some admitted that they didn’t want leave.
Noasis, an Oasis tribute group has provided musical entertainment for the band since Friday’s gig at the pub. The historic pub is 1,732ft (528m above sea level) and the tallest in the UK.
Northern Power engineers are expected to today remove the cable that had fallen from the road. This is despite the fact that hundreds of thousands of homes remain without electricity after Storm Arwen.
Some parts of the UK were blanketed by the hurricane. Three people died when their trees fell and the 100 mph winds caused havoc on roads, railways and buildings.
Today’s Met Office ice warnings were issued across the country amid widespread Arctic shots and fears that the icy patches found on roads, pavements, and bicycle paths might increase accidents.
There were at least 450,000 houses without power in England and North Wales. Nearly 40,000 people north of the Border also experienced dark nights.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER), which was cancelling trains from Edinburgh to Newcastle late Friday night due to storms, said it would resume services north of Tyneside today.
The Premier League football match yesterday between Tottenham Hotspur & Burnley was delayed for just over an hour. It had snowed so fast that groundmen couldn’t remove it.
A few guests claimed that they don’t want the Tan Hill Inn to be left. Heavy snow was pictured yesterday.
Guest were treated to movies on a projector screen and quiz nights at Tan Hill Inn.
Many guests have been using makeshift mattresses and beds on the ground at the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire Dales.
The snow seen yesterday from Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire Dales.
Due to heavy snowfall after Storm Arwen, 61 people were trapped at Tan Hill Inn.
Yesterday’s photograph shows snow in the Tan Hill Inn doorway, Yorkshire Dales. This was taken after guests were trapped Friday
Many areas of the country were below freezing on last night. Shap, Cumbria was the coldest at -8.7C (13.3F). The temperature was at -11.6C (11.2)F, the lowest since February 11.
Nicola Townsend (51) said, “It’s just gone lovely, everyone is in good spirits…it’s a really positive atmosphere.”
Today, the Met Office issued an Ice Warning for Britain
“They have formed quite a close friendship… it’s almost like they are a large family, is how I describe it. “It’s not my intention to leave,” said one lady.
On Saturday evening, guests thanked the seven members of staff stuck inside with them by presenting them with a jar filled with around £300 in cash.
Yesterday the pub hosted a traditional lunch, before the staff prepared for karaoke and decorated the bar for Christmas.
Leyburn resident Ms Townsend said that she believes many of the stranded, including herself, will keep in touch even after their freedom has been granted.
Martin Overton (44), travelled from his home in the campervan to Noasis on Friday.
BBC commentator on rugby league, Mr. Overton said that he felt great because everyone was looking out for each other. It is important to pay attention to the weather forecast when visiting the Tan Hill Inn.
“The location is exposed…it is what makes the place special, but in the future I will bring a few warm clothes and a couple shovels.
Ms Townsend stated that they realized they were trapped on Friday after the blizzard.
She said that the blizzards had been terrible, and how snow drifted, almost to the bedrooms windows.
Although a tunnel was dug from the pub’s front door, roads near it are still not accessible due to the fallen power cables.
The Christmas attraction at the ‘world’s most oldest railway’ is destroyed by Storm Arwen
Storm Arwen’s wind has decimated a “magical” Christmas attraction on the “world’s most ancient railway”.
Family members who ride the North Pole Express train to East Tanfield station, North East England in order to meet Santa and receive Christmas presents are highly satisfied with the sold out experience.
Tanfield Railway volunteers said that the damage to their rails, which dates back to 1725, is “really disappointing”.
David Watchman explained that there was a lot more work involved than just volunteering. “We have seen extreme weather and we are always ready for it… But the wind was on another level last night and you only have so many things that can be tied down or prepared. It was completely unlike anything we had before.
Storm Arwen damaged the North Pole Express Experience at East Tanfield Station in North East England.
According to the 32-year old, it was a volunteer-run attraction that would open Saturday.
He stated that there were a variety of animals for children to meet, take photos with, and arts and craft. “Then you board our steam train to (go on a magical journey) to the North Pole, where Santa will be waiting for you at his Grotto.
Tanfield Railway’s team stated that they felt ‘devastated’ after the loss of Andrew’s House Station’s North Pole.
They stated that they would do all in their power to make the disappointment temporary. A Facebook post received more than 250 responses from people around the world.
Family members who board the train at East Tanfield Station to meet Santa or receive Christmas presents are very popular for their 90-minute North Pole Express experience.
Watchman said that it wasn’t until Saturday morning when volunteers realized the full extent of the damage.
“We must admit that we did keep an eye on the weather. He said that we didn’t anticipate it to be at such high levels. We realized it was a completely different kind of storm after we had tents destroyed and other things. It was amazing to see the faces of the people who visit the railway. The children seeing Santa Claus, and how happy they were. Cancelling is not something we would want.
Watchman stated that volunteers had been reaching out to ticket holders and were hopeful the North Pole Express would be open on Sunday.
“As I speak, we have volunteers working on this project, setting up another tent and fixing buildings as well as clearing trees,” he stated. “We spent six weeks setting up (this )…) so we are still trying to prepare for tomorrow.
Ms Townsend reported that one of her guests requires ongoing medical care and mountain rescuers made it over the snow.
The village of Audlem, Cheshire saw its 30ft Christmas tree fall just hours after residents had gathered to switch on the lights. However, no one was injured.
After the wind ripped the roof off their Trimdon County Durham kennels, almost 40 dogs needed to be saved. Strong winds in South Tyneside brought down 160 trees.
The historic Domesday Book community in Audlem, Cheshire saw the village’s 30ft Christmas tree fall just hours after residents had gathered to switch on the lights.
There was no injury to anyone. A group of workers from the construction industry were enjoying a party at The Lord Combermere Pub, so they rushed to move the tree away from the main roads.
Neil Goodyear, the organizer of the event said that he was monitoring the weather hourly on Friday to determine if it could proceed despite knowing that strong winds would strike us later.
“The wind was blowing down Cheshire Street into the square at about 10.15pm, when a strong gust snapped the tree.
Yesterday’s teams planned to remove the bottom before adding it up again.
Hartlepool residents who were able to witness the entire force of Arwen’s presence at their holiday park described it as something like Mad Max.
Ian McPherson had planned to spend his 49th-day weekend at Crimdon Holiday Park with his three children and wife. But Friday night, the wind was so strong, they were afraid for their safety and decided to head home.
He stated, “When i looked out of the window, I saw that a caravan was flopping down the hill on the gas bottle.”
“It felt like Mad Max. “I thought it was the final day of the world. That’s how it felt.
“I thought that our time was over.”
The storm was so severe that they weren’t allowed to drive, the group decided to stay on the floors of the building office.
Nearly 40 dogs had to be rescued from their shelters after being blown off the roofs by strong winds.
Tom Heilbron, Greyhound trainer, discovered the devastation at Link Kennels Trimdon in County Durham on Saturday morning.
They were able to flee injury and quickly moved to other nearby kennels where they will be kept safe while repairs are done.
Wrexham was a North Wales town where drinkers of Wetherspoons were accused of inflicting injuries after plaster fragments began to fall from the ceiling.
The spokesman claimed that two people pretended to have been hit, but CCTV footage has proven this false. Paramedics were later called and stood down.
The pub, the N&S Wales Bank, remained shut over the weekend for safety checks.
Tom Morgan, Met Office forecaster, said that the bitter ending of autumn is due to an “Arctic shot” of weather. This was caused by the movement of south-facing storms in the UK.
“As Storm Arwen moves out of Europe, a cold northerly stream of wind has been left behind at the UK, which is causing some the most bitterly cold temperatures that we have ever seen,” he stated.
Many areas of the country were below freezing Saturday night. Shap, Cumbria was at its coldest with -6.4C (20.5F)
These cold temperatures led to a resurgence of snow in upland regions across northern England yesterday.
As a single walker, the Angel of the North stood in Gateshead among the fields of white.
Snow fell and runners were bundled up to brave the elements, as couples took selfies.
He added that even if you live in a big city, it is possible to expect to have to remove frost and ice from your cars every Monday morning.
Snow covers fields in the village of Keele in Staffordshire after Storm Arwen hit Britain on Friday and over the weekend
Charlie, aged 33, shovels snow out of his car in Wakefield West Yorkshire this morning, wearing just a pair shorts
After temperatures have dropped below freezing overnight, the sun rises over the snowy landscape. The River Dove, near Mayfield in Ashbourne, reflects the first sunlight of today. It marks the Staffordshire-Delaware border.
Yellow ice warnings from Met Office were in effect until this morning, extending all the way to the east coast of Scotland and the north-east region of England.
Take each day in its entirety and work around the clock: After a string of disasters, I’m A Celeb’s bosses claim they are determined to have the show back on-air as soon as possible. This includes Richard Madeley’s sickness and the devastation caused by Storm Arwen.
Following the untimely deaths of Richard Madeley and Storm Arwen, the I’m A Celebrity bosses insisted that they were ‘working around-the-clock’ to bring the show back on track.
Fans are begging for the cancellation of the program until Australia can host it. It is now clear that there could be more delays.
MailOnline received information from insiders of ITV: “This is an ongoing situation. We are taking each day as they come and working around the clock. The safety of the entire site is our priority. This means that we can get the show back online as quickly and safely as possible.
Following the departure of Richard Madeley and Storm Arwen, the I’m A Celebrity bosses insisted that they were ‘working around-the-clock’ to bring the show back on track.
“We are currently not in the position to announce when we will be returning on-air, but we will keep you updated when more information becomes available.”
In its first week, Richard left Wales’ Gwrych Castle to pursue his reality TV show. Other cancellations and shows were cancelled due to weather, as well as stars being removed from Gwrych Castle after Storm Arwen caused a 100ft-tall tree to crash into a wall.
This weekend, the production disruption caused by storms prompted two episodes to be cancelled. According to reports, the castle appears to be “looking like a battlefield” at the moment.
There was significant damage to the castle grounds where the production crew had set up shop. The scaffolding was ripped away and the roof of the marquee was torn off.
Declan Donnelly, Ant McPartlin, and Declan McPartlin posted a video to Instagram on Sunday night, in which they admitted that their bosses weren’t certain when the show would be ‘up again’.
According to The Sun, there is every possibility that the stars of the show could be forced from the castle once more. A 700-mile long Arctic weather front will hit Abergele in North Wales over the next few days.
An insider stated that Storm Arwen’s nightmare is not over. Bosses are working around the clock to get the show back on air — but with more storms forecast for the coming days, the morale is low.’
Declan Donnelly, host of Ant McPartlin’s Showtime on Sunday Night shared a video to Instagram that admitted show bosses still weren’t sure when the program would be ‘up again and running’.
The warnings were about “icy patches” on the roads and pavements. This means that accidents, slips and falls will be’more probable’.
A cold weather advisory issued Friday by the UK Health Security Agency remains in effect until today.
The Advisory Council advises that people stay warm, and to watch out for the most vulnerable to the cold conditions like the elderly or those with lung and heart problems.
According to the Energy Networks Association (the industry association for UK power suppliers), 193,000 households were without electricity as of Sunday 5pm, but supplies had been restored in 800,000.
According to the organisation, the storm has caused more damage than the 2018 ‘Beast From The East storm. It is also the most severe storm that affected power supply in over 15 years.
One spokesperson stated that members were working closely with the British Red Cross, local resilience partners and other emergency services in order to deliver additional help and support. A number of welfare centres were also set up, and teams dedicated to contacting vulnerable clients.
Northern Powergrid is a supplier of energy in the North East and Yorkshire. 240,000 of its customers were said to have lost service. However, on Sunday, it announced that supplies had been restored at 200,000.
More than 1100 cases of damage were added by the company, and more are being found as repairs go on.
Electricity North West is a provider of energy in an area bordering Scotland and Stockport. It said that 77,000 out 83,000 customers had lost power by Sunday morning.
SP Energy Networks (a supplier of parts of Scotland and England) said that although 147,000 customers have been connected, 15,000 remain affected. This is mostly in the Borders.
Western Power Distribution supplies electricity to parts of Wales, the Midlands and the South West. It reported that it had approximately 4,575 customers without power at 3.15pm Sunday.
Scotland’s police warned that people could lose power for another day if engineers fail to restore the grid. Meanwhile, welfare centers were established to provide shelter and support to the most vulnerable.
SP Energy Networks still had not connected 6 000 customers across the Borders and Dumfriesshires, Fife, Lothians. The figure for SSE – whose engineers remained on red alert – was 32,000.
Arwen was a rare yellow weather alert that was issued on Friday. It caused three deaths when hurricane-force winds battered North England, Wales, and the North East of Scotland.
On Friday, a tree struck his pickup truck and killed a 35-year old man in Aberdeenshire.
Two officers responding to the incident were able to make it out alive after their car was struck by another tree.
Two more people were killed in Northern Ireland, and Ambleside in Lake District.
Yesterday, Chief Superintendent George Macdonald of Police Scotland, responsible for North-East Division, stated that he declared a major event yesterday after it became apparent that the region was experiencing the most severe power outages in many years and the other adverse effects on residents.
“The Local Resilience Partnership was established. It is composed of emergency services, local authorities and utility providers, as well as other groups, agencies, and bodies.
According to him, it may take between 36 and 48 hours for some areas to get back to normal and restore power supply and other services.
Yesterday, Aberdeenshire Council announced that schools will close in their area due to the weather conditions. NHS Grampian stated that vaccination centers in Aberdeenshire will close today. The NHS Grampian urged patients not to cancel their appointments.
The power companies offered to take people into hotels, if they had any hot food left. Families affected by the shortage of hot food were informed to set up welfare centers and receive reimbursement for their expenses.
SP Energy Networks spokesperson said, “Storm Arowen” brought winds up to 90mph and caused the greatest damage to our network in many years. Since Friday night, our engineers have been working tirelessly to restore power as soon as possible.
“We’ve witnessed over 329 faults here in Scotland and more than 551 in England, Wales and England. Engineers have successfully reconnected more than 127,000 customers since the start of the storm.
This morning, a man walks on wintry ground in Priory Park in Warwick as the sun rises.
After a weekend of below-zero temperatures, this beautiful sunrise is seen over Oxford’s snowy landscape.
This morning, after snowfalls in West Yorkshire and Wakefield, the sun rises on snow-covered Wakefield houses
“In many locations, there has been significant damage from fallen trees and wind-blown debris. Engineers also have to deal with the impacted roads networks making it difficult for some of our repairs.
According to the spokesman, “The amount of faults that have been caused to our network and the time taken to bring customers back online is indicative of how severe the damage has been to it. Normally, we could deal with one to two faults per line to be able get customers on. But we now have multiple faults, which means we can only restore power to just a few customers.
Yesterday, a number of elderly care facilities used Facebook to request hot meals for their residents. Fubar News manager, one of which had 28 elderly residents who needed hot food, wrote that she was aware.
Fraserburgh’s Sea Cadets offered hot beverages, soup, and snacks at the centre of the town.
To keep the animals warm, members of public were asked to bring large blankets or duvets. The charity also asked for disposable heat packs in order to provide warmth for reptiles following the loss of power at their Aberdeenshire center.
ScotRail claimed that there was extensive damage to the railways and trains which had led to services being suspended between Edinburgh and North Berwick.
LNER stated that there were no service yesterday on the East Coast route North of Newcastle, and that this could cause a significant disruption.
42 passengers had to wait for nearly 17 hours in the dark overnight until Friday, when the Aberdeen-Inverness train at 3:25 p.m. came to an abrupt halt at Huntly.
The train staff received hot rolls and pies from the local bakers, and was even able to get a kettle for coffee and tea.
According to The Association of British Insurers (ABI), insurance firms are preparing for assistance to policyholders that suffered damage from the storm. To prevent further damage, people were advised to make emergency repairs and keep their receipts.
Spokesman for the company added that comprehensive motor insurance can cover damage to vehicles caused by severe weather.