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My LondonMet Office alert for best UK spot to stand chance of seeing Northern Lights on Friday, May 17
Conditions need to be ideal for the aurora to be viewed in parts of England, which is why it is such a rare occurrence
- Dorset Echo
Warning in place for thunderstorms and 'intense' downpours
Thunderstorms and ‘intense downpours’ could lead to disruption across the county, according to the Met Office
- euronews Videos
Europe hit by severe floods in the north and heatwaves in the south
Heavy rainfall and storms wreak havoc across northern Italy, France and Germany, whilst southern Italy endures an unseasonal heatwave.View on euronews
- The Independent
Heatwave grips India’s north as mercury in Delhi touches 47C
Heatwave comes amid India’s 6-week ongoing national elections, with experts concerned as citizens wait in long lines to cast their votes
- Storyful
Black Bear Falls From Tree After Being Tranquilized
A bear fell from a tree onto a tarp after it was tranquilized in Lakewood, Washington, on Wednesday, May 15, footage posted to Facebook shows.The Lakewood Police Department said that the black bear had been spotted “cruising the neighborhoods” in the area. They said that a local elementary school was put on lockdown while the bear roamed the area.This footage by Amy Mayster shows the bear falling from the tree onto a tarp being held open by officers with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bear is then seen being carried away in the tarp and placed in a cage to be transported away.The City of Lakewood Municipal Government confirmed that the bear was captured by officers with the Department of Fish and Wildlife.The bear was assumed to have started wandering around Lakewood while it was looking for food after having been “kicked out” by its mother, the Lakewood Municipal Government said, citing wildlife officials. Credit: Amy Mayster via Storyful
- Birmingham Live
UK told to prepare for 'three months' of sunshine ahead of June and July scorcher
This summer has a 35-per cent, 1.8 times the norm, chance of being hot, and a mere five per cent chance of being cool, according to the Met Office meteorologists and forecasters.
- York Press
Major leisure scheme on coal mine site near York is approved
A major tourism venture has been approved on the site of a former coal mine near York.
- Birmingham Live
UK faces 600 mile heatwave within days and hottest day of year 'under threat'
The UK faces a staggering 600-mile heatwave as the next blast of hot weather hitting the country is confirmed before the end of May, the fifth month of the year.
- Birmingham Live
Northern Lights 'red alert' issued for UK with 'best place' to catch glimpse
The amber alert for parts of the UK was issued in the wake of a solar phenomenon which has seen flares emitted, giving Brits the chance to catch a glimpse of the extraordinary space event.
- PA Media: UK News
Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England
Some communities could be temporarily cut off by flooded roads, forecasters warn.
- Birmingham Live
UK set for first 35C day of year and forecasters say 'it'll happen'
Jim Dale, a senior meteorologist for British Weather Services, said a 40C are not impossible, but not very likely, and 35C is far more achievable this summer.
- My London
BBC weatherman weatherman confirms the northern lights will be visible tonight in Scotland
BBC Breakfast Aurora forecast for May 18/19
- Manchester Evening News
'Seven hour' thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for UK - full list of 30 places to be hit
Forecasters predict there may be some flooding in parts of Wales and the south of England
- Yorkshire Live
Fed-up businessman comes up with 'quackers' idea to get Yorkshire Water to fix leak
Dean Majors left the Yorkshire company in shock with his idea
- Liverpool Echo
Water quality at all Merseyside beaches from Southport to West Kirby
Southport, Ainsdale, Formby, Wallasey, Moreton, Meols and West Kirby beaches are all closely monitored by the Environment Agency
- Storyful
Manatee Hit by Boat Propellor Rescued by Florida Deputies
A manatee which had been hit by a boat propellor was rescued near Stuart, Florida, after being tracked to the Manatee Pocket on Thursday, May 16.Images released by Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows the rescue, during which the animal was heaved from the water onto a boat.Several slashes can be seen in the animal’s skin, reportedly from being hit by a boat propellor, Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.The animal was taken to Sea World Orlando to be treated for its injuries and start the recovery process. Credit: Martin County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
- France 24 Videos
Floods in parts of northern Europe after heavy rains
Heavy rains caused flooding in parts of Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands overnight into Saturday (May 18), swamping streets and buildings and sparking evacuations.
- Bournemouth Echo UK
Severed deer head found attached to post on high street
A severed deer’s head was left on a post next to a high street.
- CBC
Eyes on the fries: Alberta snatches potato crown from P.E.I.
This story is from this week's episode of the new CBC podcast Good Question, P.E.I. Listen here.Good Question, P.E.I. is available on the CBC Listen app, or wherever you get your podcasts.Prince Edward Island no longer produces more potatoes than any other Canadian province.Yes, you read that correctly. We're No. 2. Alberta, the Prairie province known for its thick cuts of red meat, is now the potato king of Canada. But just by a skin.According to the most recent report by Agriculture and Agri-F
- Birmingham Live
Northern Lights can be see in UK again TONIGHT with three places getting 'best view'
A "red alert" has been issued - meaning aurora will be visible by eye and camera from anywhere in the UK but some towns and cities will get a better glimpse than others.