Britons book more GP appointments when it is cold and rainy – but they make fewer visits when it is sunny or snowing, research shows. Scientists also found patients booked fewer appointments on days last summer that the England football team played in the World Cup. Spikes in attendances also occur after public holidays and … Read more
A team of climate scientists led by researchers from the University of Vermont studied algae in lakes to see how they would respond to a warming world.
The Duchess of Cornwall joked she was ‘self-isolating’ during a visit to the Transport Museum this afternoon in an apparent quip on the coronavirus. Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, did not let the weather dampen their spirits as they took an eco-friendly double-decker bus to the Transport Museum in London this afternoon. The royals … Read more
Hedgehogs have not hibernated this winter because of unprecedented mild weather caused by climate change, says expert Wildlife rescue centre has found an abundance of hedgehogs not hibernating UK could see major change in how hedgehogs exist, the centre’s founder warns Climate change has been blamed for the disruption to the natural ecosystem By Jonathan Chadwick For … Read more
These dramatic aerial photographs show how a picture postcard village in the Malvern Hills of Worcestershire has been overwhelmed by severe flooding from the River Severn with residents left homeless. The isolated area of Severn Stoke, which has a population of about 600 people, has been deluged after the river broke its banks following heavy … Read more
Britons face a hellish commute to work this morning after snow fell over large swathes of the country threatening to cause travel chaos. Met Office forecasters warned of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Belfast overnight. In the early hours of this morning the snowfall was … Read more
NOW Britain faces snow and ice chaos: Forecasters warn the white stuff will sweep most of UK tomorrow with flurries approaching London Met Office has issued severe yellow warnings for snow and ice from 10pm on Wednesday to midday Thursday Snow will reach the south east and London by tomorrow with up to four inches … Read more
Flood-hit residents were today urged by police to evacuate their homes ‘immediately’ after temporary barriers were overwhelmed in a historic Shropshire town. Officers told people in Ironbridge to leave their properties and businesses as soon as possible as the force of the swollen River Severn forced flood defences backwards, although they managed to hold. More … Read more
Residents in areas of Shropshire were urged to evacuate today as the River Severn rose to all-time high levels amid severe flooding after more than 400 tonnes of water per second rushed down towards Shrewsbury. Large parts of the county are already underwater, with many access roads closed, and things could get worse with the … Read more