Irene Buxton, 70, who lives close to the defences told the BBC she was woken by a 'crash' as the barriers collapsed last night. She said: 'I looked out of the window and it was like a tidal wave going towards the town. The water is in my hall and in my kitchen and we're just battling to keep it out of the living room.' … [Read more...] about Dramatic moment town’s flood defences were breached: Bewdley hit as Storm Christoph brought a month’s worth of rain in less than 48 hours with up to four inches of snow set to fall today
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Storm Christoph flooding – Man drowns in river and sinkhole swallows the front of two homes
Around 2,000 properties in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden areas of Manchester were evacuated last night amid rising water levels Brits in the areas of Maghull in Merseyside and Ruthin, North Wales were also asked to leave their homes Three "severe" flood warnings remain in place for the River Dee at Farndon, the River Bollin at Little Bollington and the River Bollin at Heatley Another severe flood warning remains active for Bangor on Dee in Wales Boris Johnson left Downing Street by helicopter this morning to visit a storm basin near the River Mersey in Didsbury, Greater Manchester It comes as Storm Christoph caused havoc for Brits across the country, as some 2,000 homes and businesses in Didsbury, Greater Manchester were evacuated from their homes last night amid heavy flooding. … [Read more...] about Storm Christoph flooding – Man drowns in river and sinkhole swallows the front of two homes
UK flooding – Flood-hit Brits plunged into -10C freeze with 10cm of snow as they’re warned ‘the danger has not passed’
He told BBC Breakfast: “We are particularly monitoring the situation in Yorkshire as the water moves through those river systems and, of course, preparing as well for next week where later next week more rain is expected." … [Read more...] about UK flooding – Flood-hit Brits plunged into -10C freeze with 10cm of snow as they’re warned ‘the danger has not passed’
Storm Christoph: Drivers rescued from cars as roads turn into rivers with almost 300 flood alerts issued
Simon Partridge, a Met Office forecaster, explained: "It's not a traditional sort of storm, it's going to be windy but it's not based on the wind strength at all, it's really down to the disruption that's being caused by rain. … [Read more...] about Storm Christoph: Drivers rescued from cars as roads turn into rivers with almost 300 flood alerts issued
Have YOU got ‘mask lip’? Cosmetic doctor says cases of severe chapping and fungal infections have risen by 20 per cent due to prolonged wearing of face coverings – and hydration, lip balm and a silk mask are key to beating it
Drying of the lips from repeated mask use and friction from masks can lead to a build-up of dead, dry skin on the lip surface. Try mixing some honey together with some sugar and using a wet, soft toothbrush to gently brush off the dead skin. Apply coconut oil generously before bed to further hydrate. … [Read more...] about Have YOU got ‘mask lip’? Cosmetic doctor says cases of severe chapping and fungal infections have risen by 20 per cent due to prolonged wearing of face coverings – and hydration, lip balm and a silk mask are key to beating it
UK weather – Heavy snow up to 10cm deep to hit Britain this weekend with Met Office warnings for London and south
He told BBC Breakfast: “We are particularly monitoring the situation in Yorkshire as the water moves through those river systems and, of course, preparing as well for next week where later next week more rain is expected." … [Read more...] about UK weather – Heavy snow up to 10cm deep to hit Britain this weekend with Met Office warnings for London and south
Resignation: Disregard Shuaibu, League of Patriotic Lawyers tells Oshiomhole
His words: “The Deputy National Chairman of the party, who made the call is acting like a mole planted in the ruling party to wreak havoc on the party. Why was the toxic letter not addressed and discussed at the National Working Committee? Why was it not brought before President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the leader of the party? The senator’s intention is indeed sinister and mischievous. Senator Shuaibu is known for anti-party activities. Most of the issues mentioned by the Senator were indeed inherited by the national chairman when he took over .” … [Read more...] about Resignation: Disregard Shuaibu, League of Patriotic Lawyers tells Oshiomhole
Oceans HELL-even: Aerial shots reveal rising river creeping towards George and Amal Clooney’s £12m mansion in flood-hit Berkshire village
Superintendent Julie Westgate said: 'Whilst the heavy rain has stopped and flood waters are subsiding, a number of flood alerts and road closures remain in place and we are urging people to be aware of these and to only travel if it is absolutely essential. … [Read more...] about Oceans HELL-even: Aerial shots reveal rising river creeping towards George and Amal Clooney’s £12m mansion in flood-hit Berkshire village
Eva Simpson: ‘Back-of-a-fag-packet stuff by Gavin Williamson over exams has got to end’
Gavin Williamson said yesterday my year’s grades will be based on a form of teacher assessment but didn’t explain what that exactly means. This leaves me - and I’m sure most students in my year, very confused and anxious as we have no idea of how the teachers will come up with our grades. … [Read more...] about Eva Simpson: ‘Back-of-a-fag-packet stuff by Gavin Williamson over exams has got to end’
