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A metre-long fish that escaped from an aquatic centre during recent flooding has been found.The sturgeon, named Steve, swam out of World of Water in Romsey, Hampshire when it was inundated by flood water in early February.But now staff at a car wash a mile from the centre have discovered him in a deep puddle.A larger koi carp fish named Chadwick escaped at the same time but, despite sightings, has not yet been retrieved.Centre manager Mark Bradbury said he was "hugely relieved" Steve had been recovered and "only a little worse for wear for his travels."
Smog alert in England and Wales as Saharan dust storm smothers southVulnerable people warned to stay indoors with air pollution predicted to reach maximum level across southern Britain
Weather: Easter Sunday set to be washout, warn forecastersHigh and low pressure systems could result in heavy rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekendThe barbecues may have been out in force last weekend, but Easter Sunday threatens be a washout after forecasters warned that the current spell of warm, dry weather could come to an abrupt end.
Wettest winter on record could cause tick invasion, say scientists If the misery caused by the storms and floods of the wettest winter on record was not enough, scientists believe it could now lead to an invasion of ticks.The parasites feed on the blood of humans and animals and their irritating bites can spread illnesses including Lyme disease.Tick numbers and incidences of the diseases they carry have increased substantially over the last two decades, according to the School of Biological Sciences at Bristol University.Warm winters and wet summers provide the perfect breeding ground for the arachnids.Ticks should be removed as soon as possible to reduce the risk of Lyme disease, which can affect the skin, joints, heart and nervous system. Public Health England estimates there are 2,000 to 3,000 cases of Lyme disease in England and Wales each year, with up to 20 per cent picked up abroad.Some of the UK’s most famous National Parks, like the New Forest and the Lake District, are known to have high numbers of ticks.
Flood alerts issued for most of UK for SaturdayMet Office says some areas could see 2-3cm of rain in an hour – almost half of the UK monthly average for all of June
Met Office forecasts gloomy week of storms, thunderous showers and low temperatures
Lightning storms as heatwave warning remainsLightning struck more than 3,000 times in two hours in the UK, as a heatwave warning remains in place for parts of the country.Storms hit southern England overnight, and BBC Weather said the rain would move north across the UK during Friday.Temperatures in parts of the UK are set to climb beyond 30C (86F) later.Friday could top Thursday as the hottest day of the year so far, and the Met Office has issued a heatwave alert for southern England and the Midlands.Public Health England said elderly people and those with long-term illnesses should take particular care.
Hail storms and flash floods in south as north wakes up to sunshineCommuters experienced train delays and flooded roads this morning as heavy storms hit the south and some areas saw more than half a month's rain fall in an hour while the north remained dry
Hurricane Bertha growing in size and could hit UK with torrential rain and high winds this weekend It is expected to downgrade to a post-tropical storm, but could bring with it torrential rains and strong winds
Tropical storm Bertha likely to leave Britain unscathed, says Met OfficeForecasters say UK will miss any after-effects of storm that has battered Caribbean and is set to move across Atlantic
A £10,000 reward has been offered to anyone who helps police track down two men who were filmed kicking a squirrel into the Grand Canyon.The two men, who are believed to be French, lured the animal to the edge of the canyon using a trail of breadcrumbs before one of them kicked it off.
Almost a month's rain falls in first half of AugustFirefighters describe downpours as "biblical" as Britain is lashed with almost a month's worth of rain in the first 13 days of August
A drop in temperatures in the UK has prompted a last minute rush for overseas holidays, according to Thomson and First Choice.The brands, both part of TUI, say online searches have jumped as UK temperatures plummet to below 20 degrees for the first time since June and the forecast in many parts of the country is bleak and wet for the bank holiday weekend.
UK weather: Hopes for Indian summer as Met Office forecasts above-average temperatures for next three months
That when you're away on Kef?