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On Tuesday night in London, due to torrential downpour, a London cafe was submerged, thigh high, in water, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage, requiring two weeks in time to make repairs. Because the cafe resides in a dip in a hill, the entire area is particularly prone to flooding. The cafe owner […]
Residents affected by the loss of water supplies affecting parts of Bristol said they did not know the emergency water points had been set up. A burst water main in Willsbridge knocked out the water supply to Whitchurch, Stockwood, Longwell Green and Keynsham throughout Wednesday. At the peak of the problems an estimated 35,000 people […]
In some areas flooding is a problem. A flash flood is where the flooding happens quickly and the water moves, sweeping things away that are in its path. There are people trapped by one of these right now. They are in danger if they choose to try moving while the flood goes along. Hopefully they […]
An action-packed new AquaPark has opened in Yorkshire. The park emulates many of the water obstacles seen on the popular TV game show Total Wipeout. The park’s entire course is inflated, floats on the water, and must be carefully navigated by visitors that wear protective headgear as they glide down slides, climb over structures, and […]
The online version of a UK newspaper reported on a recent incident at the Gatwick Airport in England. An Air Canada jet had to emergency land at the airport after its tire had exploded. The plane landed safely, but the runway had to shut down. Flights were diverted and cancelled or postponed, forcing passengers to […]
She was followed in quick succession by her husband, 31-year-old Albert, who goes by Bryan, her mother Barbara, 68, and her nephew Justin, 28. It was a harrowing experience for Ursrey, who fought desperately to maintain her strength as she swam against the rip current. She adds that the humanity and kindness shown to her […]
Could you imagine the fear that would come over you if you were surrounded by 400 sharks in the middle of the ocean? A drone actually caught a group of young children enjoying a day of playing with their waterboards, surrounded by sharks. The children were only meters from the shore, luckily. There was no […]
The Environment Agency has reported that water companies across the United Kingdom have improved their quality of water a lot, making it much safer for water drinkers. Though this is a good thing, the Environment Agency would also like for water companies to get a hold on their share of pollution that they are causing […]
When your days at the office are finally over, it is important that you stay healthy and active. It might seem like a no-brainer, but many people lose both when they’re no longer in the workforce. You should use the five tips here to maintain good health and an active lifestyle when you’ve stopped working. […]
Farmers’ warning over beaver damage as new report praises the ‘water engineers’ – Telegraph.co.uk
PLANS to bring a pair of European beavers into the Welsh countryside have been condemned as “crazy” by farming union leaders. The Farmers’ Union of Wales yesterday criticised the proposed scheme by the Wales Wild Land Foundation, which is building an “enclosed habitat” for the beavers at Artists’ Valley, near Machynlleth. Beavers are known to […]