![]() It also emerged half of the adults polled feel their sleep varies depending on the season we’re in, with over half (57 per cent) believing they sleep the best during autumn or winter – while just seven per cent claim they get the best shut eye over the summer months. Wind sounds (21 per cent), audio books (16 per cent), and a cat purring (seven per cent) also made the list of sounds and noises people like to fall asleep to. More than half (58 per cent) normally listen to these sounds or noises on their phone, with 34 per cent tuning in via an app – while 15 per cent even have a sound machine. The study also found that if they are sharing a room with other people and unable to listen to their white noise, 27 per cent wouldn’t be able to sleep properly as a result. Sleep expert Hannah Shore has shared the top 15 best sounds to help people drift off (Image: SWNS) “If you’re sharing a bed or a room, be considerate and invest in a pair of headphones – or why not try finding a sound that you both find soothing?” “Different sounds generate different responses from our subconscious when we’re asleep, so what might be soothing to one, might not be for another. Hannah Shore, who is working with the hotel brand in partnership with Silentnight, said: “Depending on the individual, watching or listening to something calming before bed can be part of our sleep process. ![]() The hotel chain has launched Nod-Flix, an ASMR channel where guests can have their optimal video and soundscape play as they drift off. The study, commissioned by Premier Inn, found 26 per cent listen to it every night – with rainfall sounds (40 per cent), music (34 per cent), and the sound of a fan (24 per cent) among the top choices. It comes after a poll of 2,000 adults found half enjoy listening to white noise to go to sleep or wake them up. Meanwhile, hearing a piece of toast being cut, or a kettle boiling, are most likely to make them rise and shine gently. Sleep expert Hannah Shore claims ocean waves, a crackling fire, and the distant buzzing of a fan, are among the top 10 sounds that help people to fall asleep. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features.A sleep expert has revealed which sounds help you nod off – and which are the best to wake up to. Around 60mm of rain is possible in a few places over high ground in Scotland." "As well as some very strong winds for many, Storm Agnes will also bring some heavy rain, with the highest totals more likely in Scotland, northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Exposed coastal areas could see gusts of 65-75 mph with a small chance of a few places seeing around 80mph. Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said: "While the precise track and depth of Storm Agnes is still being determined, there’s a high likelihood of wind gusts around 50 to 60mph for some inland areas. The Irish Sea coasts will see the strongest winds, according to forecasters, but it will be a 'widely windy day' across the whole of the UK. Storm Agnes is set to move into western areas of the UK and Ireland on Wednesday. The wind warning comes into place at 12pm on Wednesday (Image: Met Office) 40mph wind gusts are forecast for tomorrow night, before the weather settles overnight into Thursday morning. ![]() Rain will continue to fall into the early evening. ![]() In Greater Manchester, rain is forecast to fall from around 11am with showers turning heavy into the afternoon. Travel disruption on roads, rail, air and ferry is also expected due to the strong winds. There is a 'small chance of injuries and danger to life', a chance of damage to buildings and there may be some power cuts. READ MORE: Country walks near Greater Manchester ending with a beer gardenįorecasters predict the winds, which could reach up to 80mph in some areas, will be 'significantly disruptive'. READ MORE: A small piece of Mancunian history could return to its Northern Quarter home A yellow weather warning for wind - which covers our region - comes into force at 12pm and will last until 7am on Thursday. According to the Met Office, temperatures will reach highs of around 19C today as the weather stays dry.īut from around 11am tomorrow the picture looks very different, as Storm Agnes is set to bring rainy and windy conditions to Greater Manchester and much of the UK. The weather is set to be mostly dry with some sunny spells today - before Storm Agnes batters Greater Manchester with heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow.Ĭonditions are mostly cloudy across our region this morning (Tuesday), with sunny intervals forecast into the afternoon.
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