❗Stay Safe This October Bank Holiday Weekend❗ With Storm Austen expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are urging everyone planning coastal, inland water or outdoor activities to take extra care. If you're visiting the coast: ✅ Check weather forecasts and tide times before heading out ✅ Stay well back from cliff edges and unstable ground ✅ Be aware of incoming tides and the risk of being cut off ✅ Carry a fully charged mobile phone and tell someone your plans For swimmers: ✖️ Avoid entering the water during stormy conditions or when strong winds, waves or currents are present ✅Swim only at recognised safe locations ✅ Never swim alone ✅ Leave the water before darkness falls ✅ As water temperatures drop, shorten your swims and wear appropriate safety gear, including a wetsuit, bright swim cap and tow float 🕰️ Remember, clocks go back this weekend, meaning shorter daylight hours and reduced visibility. 📱 If you see someone in difficulty on the water or along the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard, or use Marine VHF Channel 16. Enjoy the bank holiday weekend, but please make safety your priority.

An American soul song became an unlikely a cappella classic for The Housemartins. Originally recorded by Isley-Jasper-Isley, “Caravan of Love” was completely stripped of instrumentation for the Hull band’s 1986 version, putting their vocal harmonies at the centre. The single went on to become The Housemartins’ only UK No. 1. Performing it on The Tube in 1986, the band showcased a very different side from their usual jangly guitar pop.

In Italy, one of the hobbies for older men is “Umarell”. Retired men who enjoy watching construction sites while giving unsolicited advice