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02/06/2014
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Downpours To Characterise British Summer
Global warming could lead to more extreme summer downpours and increase the risk of flash flooding in Britain, according to experts at the Met Office and Newcastle University.
The study published in the 'Nature Climate Change' journal examined how climate change could result in heavier summer rainfall.
"Short duration rain events are predicted to intensify during the summer months," it said. "This predicted increase means more events would exceed the Met Office and Environment Agency Flood Forecasting Centre guidance threshold for serious flash flooding."
Two Die In Multiple Car And Motorbike Crash
Two motorcyclists have died and another five people are in hospital after a road collision involving a car and six motorbikes at Pontblyddyn, north of Wrexham.
Two motorcyclists died at the scene while five others were taken to hospital by ambulance and air ambulance.
Inspector Gareth Jones, of North Wales Police, said officers remain at the scene and are continuing with their investigations.
Three People Die In Scotland Rally Crash
Three people have died after a car struck spectators in the second crash to occur at this year's Jim Clark Rally in the Scottish Borders.
The Jim Clark Rally was cancelled after the second crash, which occurred at about 16:00 on Saturday when a car left the road.
John Provan, 64, Elizabeth Allan, 63, and 71-year-old John Leonard Stern - all from the Greater Glasgow area - died at the scene while another six people were injured. One of them is thought to be in a critical condition.
Police say the two drivers involved in the crashes were unhurt.
(CVS/IT)
Global warming could lead to more extreme summer downpours and increase the risk of flash flooding in Britain, according to experts at the Met Office and Newcastle University.
The study published in the 'Nature Climate Change' journal examined how climate change could result in heavier summer rainfall.
"Short duration rain events are predicted to intensify during the summer months," it said. "This predicted increase means more events would exceed the Met Office and Environment Agency Flood Forecasting Centre guidance threshold for serious flash flooding."
Two Die In Multiple Car And Motorbike Crash
Two motorcyclists have died and another five people are in hospital after a road collision involving a car and six motorbikes at Pontblyddyn, north of Wrexham.
Two motorcyclists died at the scene while five others were taken to hospital by ambulance and air ambulance.
Inspector Gareth Jones, of North Wales Police, said officers remain at the scene and are continuing with their investigations.
Three People Die In Scotland Rally Crash
Three people have died after a car struck spectators in the second crash to occur at this year's Jim Clark Rally in the Scottish Borders.
The Jim Clark Rally was cancelled after the second crash, which occurred at about 16:00 on Saturday when a car left the road.
John Provan, 64, Elizabeth Allan, 63, and 71-year-old John Leonard Stern - all from the Greater Glasgow area - died at the scene while another six people were injured. One of them is thought to be in a critical condition.
Police say the two drivers involved in the crashes were unhurt.
(CVS/IT)
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Four men are being questioned by the police after a double shooting left one man dead and a teenager injured in southeast London. The incident happened in East Dulwich on Thursday afternoon and the police confirmed a 21-year-old man was killed and a teenager was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound.
Four Questioned About Double Shooting
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27 September 2011
Fatal London Car Crash Probed
London police officers are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision between two vehicles in Southall, which resulted in the death of an elderly woman.
Fatal London Car Crash Probed
London police officers are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision between two vehicles in Southall, which resulted in the death of an elderly woman.
16 December 2013
Right-To-Die Hearing Begins At Supreme Court
The Supreme Court are due to preside over the last round in the ongoing right-to-die legal campaign.
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17 January 2011
Three Killed In Hatton Cross Crash
Three people have been killed in a crash close to a west London Underground station. The crash, involving a van and a car, occured on the A30 Great South West Road, near Hatton Cross Tube station. Metropolitan Police officers were called to the scene around 7am. The van collided with a car trying to make a turn in the road.
Three Killed In Hatton Cross Crash
Three people have been killed in a crash close to a west London Underground station. The crash, involving a van and a car, occured on the A30 Great South West Road, near Hatton Cross Tube station. Metropolitan Police officers were called to the scene around 7am. The van collided with a car trying to make a turn in the road.
24 October 2014
Scotland To Reduce Drink-Drive Limit
Scotland's drink-drive limit is being reduced. The new legislation being introduced will mean a reduced drink-drive limit coming into effect from December 5, 2014.
Scotland To Reduce Drink-Drive Limit
Scotland's drink-drive limit is being reduced. The new legislation being introduced will mean a reduced drink-drive limit coming into effect from December 5, 2014.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A mostly dry evening and night with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive, especially in the south. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
