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Storm Boelo: thousands still without power as the Met Office issues a new wind warning

Two men were killed by falling trees after Storms Austen and Boelo hit the UK over the weekend; one was a world-renowned royal gardener. The Energy Networks Association said around 700,000 customers had power restored over the weekend and 39,000 were still cut off on Monday. The Met Office has issued further wind warnings.

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How each side framed it

Left-leaning outlets

A human and infrastructure toll: 'Two dead as Storm Boelo cuts power' (Independent); Scots 'still cut off' (The National).

Centre outlets

Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power as Met Office issues new wind warning” (BBC News); “Met Office issues new weather warning for wind - as two men killed by falling trees” (Sky News).

Right-leaning outlets

'Storm Boelo batters UK' (Telegraph); a 'world-renowned royal gardener' killed (Daily Mail, GB News).

Context

The wider geopolitical and historical background, in our words, each point linked to the source it comes from. Background, not a verdict on today's story. How we write it.

Named storms are a regular feature of the UK autumn and winter.

  • The Met Office names storms with Ireland's Met Éireann and the Netherlands' KNMI to help the public prepare for severe weather. Met Office European windstorm
  • Electricity network operators report outages and reconnections through the Energy Networks Association, which gave the latest figures in this story. Energy Networks Association

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Sources by lean

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Deep dive

The two opposites side by side, seeking to understand rather than judge. These are possible readings of the coverage, built from the articles linked on this page; they are not claims about anyone's motives. How we write it.

Seen from the left

“Met Office issues fresh power cut warning for 25 areas as 65mph winds hit UK- full list” Daily Mirror

A possible reading: storms expose gaps in the resilience of local networks and public services.

Seen from the right

“Met Office issues new nine-hour power cut warning for 25 areas on Monday - full list” Daily Express

A possible reading: severe weather is a test of practical preparedness and swift repairs.

What they agree on

Two men died after Storms Austen and Boelo; about 700,000 customers had power restored and tens of thousands were still cut off on Monday.

Where they truly differ

No real conflict; outlets differ on which victims and areas they focus on.

The paradox

Little split by lean: weather is one of the few stories everyone covers the same way.

Open questions

  • How long did the longest outages last, and where?
  • What would make local networks more resilient to falling trees?
  • Shared question: how resilient is the local grid as storms become more frequent?

Follow the money

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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (21 outlets)
OutletLeanOwnership & funding (MBFC)
Al JazeeraCentre-leftAl Jazeera is owned and funded by the state of Qatar. The founder and Chairman of the Board is Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, a member of Qatar’s ruling family, the House of Thani. According to a Fortune article, i n 2016, state-funded broadcaster Al Jazeera laid off 500 workers due to Qatar’s financial troubles resulting from low global prices for oil and natural gas. source
Daily MirrorCentre-leftBritish Publishing Company Reach plc (formerly Trinity Mirror) owns The Daily Mirror. Revenue is generated through digital advertising, print ads, and subscription fees. source
EuronewsCentre-leftEuronews is owned by Alpac Capital, a Portugal-based investment fund that acquired an 88% stake in July 2022, with the remaining 12% held by government-supported broadcasters from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Ownership also has business ties with Hungary’s Viktor Orban. source
The GuardianCentre-leftThe Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source
The Herald (Scotland)Centre-leftThe Glasgow Herald is published by Herald & Times Group, which is owned by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Newsquest is the second-largest publisher in the United Kingdom, publishing 205 brands including 165 newspapers. Further, Newsquest is owned by US-based Gannett which publishes USA Today. source
The IndependentCentre-leftThe Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source
The National (Scotland)Centre-leftThe National is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., a UK-based local media publisher. Newsquest is a wholly owned subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc., the media company formerly known as Gannett Company, which also controls AZthe USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets in the United States and regional titles in the United Kingdom. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales source
i (inews)Centre-leftDMG Media owns iNews, which publishes the Daily Mail and The Metro. Advertising, sponsored content, and subscriptions generate revenue. source
BBC NewsCentreThe BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source
France 24CentreFrance 24 is owned by France Médias Monde, a state-owned French holding company that supervises and coordinates the activities of the major public media organizations broadcasting or publishing internationally from France. Besides government funding, they also generate revenue through advertising. source
Sky NewsCentreSky News is owned by Comcast as of November 2018 and is funded through advertising. Rupert Murdoch is no longer affiliated with Sky News UK; however, Newscorp still has a share of Sky News Australia, which reports with a right-leaning bias. source
The ScotsmanCentreJPIMedia owns the Scotsman. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue..push({}); source
Evening StandardCentre-rightThe newspaper is majority-owned by Russian businessman and former KGB agent Alexander Lebedev and the Daily Mail and General Trust. Revenue is generated through advertising. source
ITV NewsCentre-rightNo ownership data found
The TimesCentre-rightThe Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source
Daily ExpressRightThe Daily Express is owned by Reach plc (formerly known as Trinity Mirror), a British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher. Subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising generate revenue. source
Daily MailRightThe Daily Mail is published by Associated Newspapers Limited, part of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). DMGT is controlled by the Rothermere family and is 100% owned by Rothermere Continuation Limited. Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, serves as Chairman..push({}); DMGT became privately owned after delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022. source
GB NewsRightGB News lacks transparency as they do not disclose ownership. A search reveals that London-based ALL Perspectives Ltd owns GB News. According to Reuters, the television channel “secured millions of dollars from investors such as Discovery Inc, Legatum and hedge fund manager Paul Marshall. source
The SunRightThe Sun is published by the News Group Newspapers division of News UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. The paper generates revenue through advertising, newsstand sales, and subscriptions. source
The TelegraphRightTelegraph Media Group (TMG) owns The Telegraph, which is owned by Press Acquisitions Ltd., which in turn is owned by Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay. In 2004, Twin Brothers Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay acquired the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph from the Canadian media company Hollinger Inc. for £665 million. For a complete list of Board members, see here. source
Daily RecordNot ratedNo ownership data found