11/07/2012
Other News In Brief
Further Flood Misery Expected
Forecasters are predicting even more rainfall to hit the UK and that up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour in some places as the period of unseasonably wet weather continues.
The Environment Agency has three flood warnings – one in the south-west and two in the Midlands – and 26 flood alerts in place across England, while the Met Office has issued an amber warning of rain for south-eastern areas of Scotland and yellow warnings across large swaths of southern and northern England.
A Met Office spokesman said: "The public should be prepared for the likelihood of localised flooding, particularly in the amber area."
Nick Grimshaw To Take Over R1 Breakfast Show
Radio 1 late evening DJ Nick Grimshaw has been named as the surprise choice to takeover the coveted breakfast slot from Chris Moyles.
The appointment of 27-year-old Grimshaw, who is also part of the presenting team for Channel 4's youth programming strand T4, will be a massive blow for Greg James who has been widely touted as the favourite.
Speculation that James would eventually takeover from Moyles was heightened in February, when the 26-year-old took over control of the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show from Scott Mills.
It was felt by BBC insiders that Grimshaw is a broadcaster at the top of his game and it would have been a mistake to expect him to wait to take on the most high-profile slot in UK radio.
Resident Drop Missile Legal Bid
Residents of a tower block in east London where surface-to-air missiles are being stationed for the Olympics have dropped their legal case.
On Tuesday, the High Court ruled in favour of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) move to set up missiles.
Solicitors for the tenants of the Fred Wigg Tower said their clients could not afford to appeal against the court's decision.
The residents now intend to have the matter raised in Parliament.
Forecasters are predicting even more rainfall to hit the UK and that up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour in some places as the period of unseasonably wet weather continues.
The Environment Agency has three flood warnings – one in the south-west and two in the Midlands – and 26 flood alerts in place across England, while the Met Office has issued an amber warning of rain for south-eastern areas of Scotland and yellow warnings across large swaths of southern and northern England.
A Met Office spokesman said: "The public should be prepared for the likelihood of localised flooding, particularly in the amber area."
Nick Grimshaw To Take Over R1 Breakfast Show
Radio 1 late evening DJ Nick Grimshaw has been named as the surprise choice to takeover the coveted breakfast slot from Chris Moyles.
The appointment of 27-year-old Grimshaw, who is also part of the presenting team for Channel 4's youth programming strand T4, will be a massive blow for Greg James who has been widely touted as the favourite.
Speculation that James would eventually takeover from Moyles was heightened in February, when the 26-year-old took over control of the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show from Scott Mills.
It was felt by BBC insiders that Grimshaw is a broadcaster at the top of his game and it would have been a mistake to expect him to wait to take on the most high-profile slot in UK radio.
Resident Drop Missile Legal Bid
Residents of a tower block in east London where surface-to-air missiles are being stationed for the Olympics have dropped their legal case.
On Tuesday, the High Court ruled in favour of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) move to set up missiles.
Solicitors for the tenants of the Fred Wigg Tower said their clients could not afford to appeal against the court's decision.
The residents now intend to have the matter raised in Parliament.
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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
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UK Floods: Disaster Continues And Thames Reaches Record Levels
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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.
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.
20 December 2012
Environment Agency Issues Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings on southern and south west England, south west Wales and the Midlands. Successive bands of heavy rain are moving across England and Wales, and with the ground already saturated, this is likely to lead to property flooding from rivers and surface water as well as disruption to road and rail networks.
Environment Agency Issues Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings on southern and south west England, south west Wales and the Midlands. Successive bands of heavy rain are moving across England and Wales, and with the ground already saturated, this is likely to lead to property flooding from rivers and surface water as well as disruption to road and rail networks.
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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.