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- Eastern Daily Press
Four days of weather warnings as Storm Darragh hits Norfolk
People in Norfolk are preparing for days of unsettled weather after the Met Office issued weather warnings that will last until Sunday.
- Yahoo News UK
Storm Darragh triggers ‘danger to life’ amber warnings for wind
The Met Office has warned that Storm Darragh could bring gusts of up to 80mph.
- Manchester Evening News
Every Met Office weather warning issued for the next four days
Brits are braced for the elements this week
- PA Media: UK News
Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend
People are being advised of a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris as well as from large waves at the coast.
- Yahoo News UK
What we know about the Christmas weather forecast
Spoiler: it looks pretty grim for most of the UK.
- Wiltshire Times
‘Severe flooding' closes major road with more heavy rain coming
A key Wiltshire A road is closed by flooding with more heavy rain forecast this week.
- PA Media: UK News
Strong winds and heavy rain set to hit UK as Storm Darragh named
An amber warning is in place from 3am until 9pm on Saturday for the west coast from Ayrshire to Cornwall.
- Dudley News
Severe weather warning issued as Storm Darragh set to batter UK
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain across the West Midlands for the rest of the week.
- The Telegraph
The ‘perverse’ red tape blocking 160,000 homes – and sending prices soaring
Crippled council planning departments, devoted “Nimbys” and the plight of the great-crested newt all stand in the way of Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years.
- Eastern Daily Press
Britain's 'most flooded road' submerged AGAIN amid flood alert
The A1101 Welney Wash Road has been submerged again under a foot of water as the Environment Agency issues a yellow flood alert.
- Wales Online
Storm Darragh threat lurks as multiple weather warnings issued by Met Office
There are weather warnings in place for Wales this weekend with gusts of 80ph possible in coastal areas
- Manchester Evening News
Met Office issues two weather warnings for Greater Manchester
Conditions could be wild in the next few days
- The Telegraph
‘My screams went unheard’: Women and girls suffer in Kenya’s worst drought in 40 years
From a distance, the mounds of sun-bleached animal bones piled high in the desert glint incongruously like snow.
- Yahoo News UK
What do amber, red and yellow weather warnings actually mean?
The Met Office uses the warning system to inform the public about the danger of certain weather events.
- Oilprice.com
Texas Looks to Capitalize on Big Tech’s Nuclear Power Push
This article explores the resurgence of uranium mining in Texas and the state's ambitious plans to become a leader in nuclear power, while examining the potential environmental impacts and concerns surrounding groundwater contamination.
- Glasgow Times
Changes to festive bin collections across Glasgow this year
A new festive bin schedule is being put in place to try to prevent a backlog in January.
- Dorset Echo
Flooding expected due to heavy rain
Flooding is expected in parts of Dorset this morning due to heavy rainfall
- The Independent
Storm Darragh latest: UK braces for 80mph winds and heavy rain as Met Office issues amber weather warning
Public urged not to drive through flood water as fourth named storm of season hits UK
- Hereford Times
End to free parking in this Herefordshire car park
FREE parking will be coming to an end in one Herefordshire car park in the new year.