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British-built satellite will improve floods and blizzards predictions

British-built satellite will improve floods and blizzards predictions

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Although clouds are crucial for modelling weather and climate, their height and density are tricky to determine from the ground. By placing ...

Man and boy die after Mercedes plunges into water at Tetney Lock in Lincolnshire

Man and boy die after Mercedes plunges into water at Tetney Lock in Lincolnshire

U.K.
William Turner

A 40-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have died after their car became submerged in a canal in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Police said ...

Residents evacuated as major incident declared over flooding

Residents evacuated as major incident declared over flooding

U.K.
William Turner

In Tewkesbury, Reverend Canon Nick Davies, the vicar of the 12th-century abbey which famously stays dry when the rest of the town ...

‘Supercell thunderstorm’ touches down as travel misery continues

‘Supercell thunderstorm’ touches down as travel misery continues

U.K.
William Turner

The Met Office confirmed that a ‘supercell thunderstorm’ has crossed parts of the UK bringing heavy rain, hail and lightning, with reports ...

More than 150 flood alerts as heavy rain to batter Britain

More than 150 flood alerts as heavy rain to batter Britain

U.K.
William Turner

Paddington  There are currently a series of delays and cancellations at Paddington station, according to National Rail’s live departures board.  A number ...