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25/04/2012
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As 5th Anniversary Approaches Detectives Call For Madeleine Case To Be Reopened
Scotland Yard is calling for the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance to be reopened, as detectives revealed there is evidence to suggest she might be alive.
Senior detectives within the Metropolitan police have been reviewing the Portuguese inquiry into Madeleine’s disappearance, whose ninth birthday is on 12 May.
Samaritans Donations Top £600,000
Donations to Claire Squires JustGiving page, in aid of the Samaritans, have risen to over £600,000.
Claire Squires, from Leicestershire, tragically died after she collapsed near Birdcage Walk on the final stretch of the 26.2-mile course.
Since her death on Sunday more than 55,000 people made donations through her fundraising page.
The website said it will waive its fees after it saw a record number of visits on Miss Squires' page on Monday.
From Hose-pipe Bans To Flood Warnings
Drought-stricken areas in the south of England have now been issued with flood warnings.
Early alerts in Cornwall have spread as far as the Isle of Wight, with eight official warnings and 23 flood alerts put in place by the Environment Agency (EA) within three hours on Wednesday morning.
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Scotland Yard is calling for the investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance to be reopened, as detectives revealed there is evidence to suggest she might be alive.
Senior detectives within the Metropolitan police have been reviewing the Portuguese inquiry into Madeleine’s disappearance, whose ninth birthday is on 12 May.
Samaritans Donations Top £600,000
Donations to Claire Squires JustGiving page, in aid of the Samaritans, have risen to over £600,000.
Claire Squires, from Leicestershire, tragically died after she collapsed near Birdcage Walk on the final stretch of the 26.2-mile course.
Since her death on Sunday more than 55,000 people made donations through her fundraising page.
The website said it will waive its fees after it saw a record number of visits on Miss Squires' page on Monday.
From Hose-pipe Bans To Flood Warnings
Drought-stricken areas in the south of England have now been issued with flood warnings.
Early alerts in Cornwall have spread as far as the Isle of Wight, with eight official warnings and 23 flood alerts put in place by the Environment Agency (EA) within three hours on Wednesday morning.
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11 February 2013
Flood Alerts Follow Snowfall
The UK Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across Britain, following another night of heavy snow. Some parts of the country woke to over 10cm (4in) of snow on Monday morning. Most areas have been covered in a white blanket at least 5cm deep.
Flood Alerts Follow Snowfall
The UK Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across Britain, following another night of heavy snow. Some parts of the country woke to over 10cm (4in) of snow on Monday morning. Most areas have been covered in a white blanket at least 5cm deep.
10 February 2014
UK Floods: Disaster Continues And Thames Reaches Record Levels
Communities along the Thames, particularly in Berkshire and Surrey, are being warned to expect further severe property flooding from the River Thames today and Tuesday, according to the Environment Agency.
UK Floods: Disaster Continues And Thames Reaches Record Levels
Communities along the Thames, particularly in Berkshire and Surrey, are being warned to expect further severe property flooding from the River Thames today and Tuesday, according to the Environment Agency.
06 February 2014
Environment Agency Issues Severe Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings are in place for Somerset today as successive bands of rain show no signs of easing. Further heavy rainfall is expected today, Friday and Saturday, exacerbating the risks of flooding from rivers and surface water across the south west, central and south east of England.
Environment Agency Issues Severe Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings are in place for Somerset today as successive bands of rain show no signs of easing. Further heavy rainfall is expected today, Friday and Saturday, exacerbating the risks of flooding from rivers and surface water across the south west, central and south east of England.
19 December 2012
Environment Agency Issues Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency is warning communities across England and Wales to remain vigilant and alert for flooding as heavy rain is expected today and into Thursday.
Environment Agency Issues Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency is warning communities across England and Wales to remain vigilant and alert for flooding as heavy rain is expected today and into Thursday.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
