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Bournemouth Echo UKMet Office forecasts late December snow - could UK be set for a white Christmas?
The long range weather forecast from the Met Office, which covers December 24 to January 7, has predicted "sleet and snow".
- The Telegraph
Rats, pigeons and water buffaloes massacred in world’s largest animal sacrifice
Blood oozed across the dry, dusty earth as the high priest of Gadhimai raised his traditional khukuri knife and beheaded the five animals before him, triggering a frenzy of killing in the early hours of a foggy Sunday morning.
- The Independent
Met Office forecasts snow over Christmas period as more unsettled weather to come
Forecaster says a white Christmas may not be out of the question in parts of the UK this year
- Eastern Daily Press
Eight flood alerts issued across Norfolk
Areas across Norfolk have been warned that flooding is possible as the Environment Agency has issued eight flood alerts.
- The Telegraph
Wild boars the size of a ‘small car’ advancing on Scottish city
Wild boars that can grow to the size of a “small car” are now roaming within a mile of Inverness as their population in the Scottish Highlands grows.
- Yahoo News UK
Why are Britain’s winters now so wet? Experts explain
Last year was the eighth-wettest in British history - and with more rain forecast in the coming days, will this be another washout winter?
- Hereford Times
"Extinct" birds found alive and well in Herefordshire
TWO species of birds thought to be extinct in Herefordshire have been rediscovered in the county.
- Yahoo News UK
What we know about the Christmas weather forecast
Most Britons hoping for a white Christmas this year are likely to be disappointed, if the Met Office's latest predictions are anything to go by.
- The Guardian
Cleanup begins after damage brought by Storm Darragh, which left two men dead
Drivers killed when vehicles were hit by falling trees, while quarter of a million people had power cut
- Worcester News
When will the River Severn peak in Worcester?
The River Severn is yet to peak in north Worcester, as properties near Pitchcroft are at risk of flooding
- Wales Online
'We've run out of logs' Elderly couple left struggling amid two-day Storm Darragh power cut
Richard Davies, 71, said it has been "really difficult" to manage without power at his home in Carmarthen since Storm Darragh hit Wales on Saturday, December 7
- PA Media: UK News
Rapid action against invasive bee-killing hornet has halted spread, study finds
The National Bee Unit responds to public sightings of the yellow-legged or Asian hornet to destroy insects and nests.
- Associated Press
Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes. The latest eruption of Mount Kanlaon on central Negros island did not cause any immediate casualties, but the alert level was raised one level, indicating further and more explosive eruptions may occur. Volcanic ash fell on a wide area, including Antique province, more than 200 kilometers (124 miles) across seawaters west of the volcano, obscuring visibility and posing health risks, Philippine chief volcanologist Teresito Bacolcol and other officials said by telephone.
- KameraOne
Kanlaon Volcano erupts in explosive ash cloud in Philippines
A volcano on the Philippine island of Negros erupted on Monday afternoon, sending a huge column of ash nearly two miles into the air. As a result of the 'explosive' eruption, the alert level at Mount Kanlaon has been raised to Alert Level 3 out of a possible 5. Officials have already called for the evacuation of some 87,000 people living within 3.7 miles of the crater.
- Western Telegraph
Pictures show aftermath of damage caused by Storm Darragh in Pembrokeshire
Police declared a major incident as Storm Darragh wreaked havoc in Pembrokeshire over the weekend with roads closed, buildings damaged and homes without power.
- The Independent
Renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels in the UK this year for the first time
The shift is driven largely by a decline in production from coal, gas and oil, as well as growing wind, solar and biomass power
- CNN
Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned the use of two ubiquitous cancer-causing solvents that activists have been targeting for decades.
- Somerset County Gazette
Storm Darragh: 700 road incidents, 13,000 homes powerless and 400 fallen trees
Following Storm Darragh, over 400 trees fell, 700 road incidents were reported, 20 power cables were downed and 13,000 homes were left without power across Somerset.
- Manchester Evening News
UK tourists warned as yellow alert issued in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands government has urged people to follow safety guidance
- Oxford Mail
Flood warning issued to Oxfordshire drivers
Storm Darragh has seen Oxfordshire drivers issued with a flood warning.