11/06/2012
Other News In Brief
Fresh Flood Alerts Issued Across UK
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts in 31 areas of the UK, including 21 in south-east England, three in Wales and others in the Midlands and parts of northern England.
The Met Office has also warned of heavy rain in London and south and east England.
On Saturday around 1,000 people were moved to safety from flooding in mid Wales, with an estimated 150 rescued.
The flood alerts however only mean that floods are possible and there are no flood warnings, where floods are likely, in place at the moment.
Sinn Fein’s McGuinness Quits Westminster
Northern Irelands Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is to resign as MP for Mid Ulster to concentrate on his job at Stormont.
Sinn Fein's four other MPs are to resign from their assembly seats as the party seeks to end 'double-jobbing'.
Party president Gerry Adams said this would avoid triggering a string of Westminster by-elections.
The four MPs resigning their Stormont seats will be replaced by co-option.
James Cordin Wins Tony Award
British actor James Corden has said he is "thrilled beyond words" at being named best leading actor at the Tony Awards in New York.
Corden was honoured for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from the West End to Broadway earlier this year.
He beat the favourite, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman.
The musical Once scooped eight Tonys, including best musical direction and best lead actor in a musical.
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts in 31 areas of the UK, including 21 in south-east England, three in Wales and others in the Midlands and parts of northern England.
The Met Office has also warned of heavy rain in London and south and east England.
On Saturday around 1,000 people were moved to safety from flooding in mid Wales, with an estimated 150 rescued.
The flood alerts however only mean that floods are possible and there are no flood warnings, where floods are likely, in place at the moment.
Sinn Fein’s McGuinness Quits Westminster
Northern Irelands Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is to resign as MP for Mid Ulster to concentrate on his job at Stormont.
Sinn Fein's four other MPs are to resign from their assembly seats as the party seeks to end 'double-jobbing'.
Party president Gerry Adams said this would avoid triggering a string of Westminster by-elections.
The four MPs resigning their Stormont seats will be replaced by co-option.
James Cordin Wins Tony Award
British actor James Corden has said he is "thrilled beyond words" at being named best leading actor at the Tony Awards in New York.
Corden was honoured for his role in One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from the West End to Broadway earlier this year.
He beat the favourite, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman.
The musical Once scooped eight Tonys, including best musical direction and best lead actor in a musical.
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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.
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.
05 November 2014
NAO Say Govt Flood Defence Spending 'Insufficient'
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the UK's flood defences are likely to "deteriorate faster" as the money being spent on maintaining them is "insufficient". A report from the NAO claims that half of the country's defences received a "minimal level" of maintenance which was insufficient to secure homes.
NAO Say Govt Flood Defence Spending 'Insufficient'
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the UK's flood defences are likely to "deteriorate faster" as the money being spent on maintaining them is "insufficient". A report from the NAO claims that half of the country's defences received a "minimal level" of maintenance which was insufficient to secure homes.
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.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.