Deadly Fires Rage in Greece and Spain Even as Heat Wave Weakens
A wildfire is still burning in an inaccessible part of the Aegean island of Chios, where coastguard vessels carried people to safety from beaches on Wednesday. Crews are working to restore electricity after flames destroyed power poles, triggering a blackout across the island.
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Weekend walk: The iconic North York Moors walk you need to do at least once
Weekend walk: Roseberry Topping on North York Moors ROSEBERRY Topping is one of the most recognisable sites in the North York Moors. It is certainly the most recognisable hill. At 320m, just over 1,000 ft, it is not high but the steep sides and rocky summit stand out from miles around. Driving along the A173 it is impossible not to notice the steep sided hill of Roseberry Topping. The hard sandstone on its upper slopes has created its distinctive conical shape. Nearby the vast North York Moors plateau stretches for miles but Roseberry Topping is separate. Park in the official car park at Newton under Roseberry, it is a reasonable price. There are plenty of information boards describing the walking alternatives, of which there are many! I prefer walking in an anti-clockwise direction and I think it suits this walk well. Head from the car park to join a lane heading east towards the hill. After 2,400m and just before the trees a bridlepath heads left, ignore it and pass through a gate into the woods. You are greeted with a multitude of paths. I chose one heading largely south and gradually uphill. Newton Woods is an area of attractive woodland of ash, oak and birch. The path climbs steadily for 500m until it emerges through a stile on to the open hillside. Turn around and the sea is now in view near Saltburn, a surprise to me it seems so close. Just after the trees is a surprise, a stone Victorian folly is perched across some flat land, offering shelter on a windy day. The conical peak is now directly ahead. The path initially heads straight towards it. However after passing a stile it bends a little to the right before turning back to the summit after 200m. This is to avoid the steeper direct climb. Roseberry Topping map Emerge on to the rocky summit and trig point. The summit is an impressive place (although covered in flies when I was there last week) with good views in all directions and an intriguing rocky set up. To the south are the North York Moors, look carefully and the tower is Captain Cook's Monument. The north west side of the summit is sheer and broke away in 1912 when the old mines weakened the rock creating a rock fall. I took the path to the right of the sheer slopes and joined a steep path heading north. More walks: Weekend walk: Discover the beauty of the Fryup Dales from Danby Weekend walk: Climb to the summit of this hill for spectacular 360 degree views Weekend walk: Try this short walk to iconic landmark perfect for all the family Weekend walk: enjoy a riverside walk and superb views on this route The path is in good condition and the descent towards the woods very quick. On entering the woods bend towards the left and follow the track through the woods to return to the gate which marked the end of the lane from the car park. If in doubt there is an information board at its entrance. The 400m back to the car offers plenty of opportunity to ponder the name Roseberry Topping. The original name was Viking in origin, 'Odin's Hill' but there was a number of versions since Viking times (Odin, Ouseberry, Roseberry) that led to the name Roseberry Topping. Back at the car park turn left for the car but better, right for the pub. Fact Box: Distance: Roughly 2.5 miles Height to Climb: 320m (1,049 feet) Start: NZ 570128. Parking in the south end of Newton under Roseberry (National Trust) is also the start of the walk. Difficulty: Medium. The paths and tracks are very good but it is a steep climb and descent. Refreshments: The Kings Head in Newton Under Roseberry is the obvious place to go. Be Prepared: The route description and sketch map only provide a guide to the walk. You must take out and be able to read a map (O/S Explorer OL26) and in cloudy/misty conditions a compass. You must also wear the correct clothing and footwear for the outdoors. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate information, walkers head out at their own risk. * Jonathan runs Where2walk, a walking company based in the Yorkshire Dales: He has written three books on walking in the Dales; 'The Yorkshire 3 Peaks', 'The Dales 30' mountains and the 'Walks without Stiles' book. Buy them direct from Where2walk Jonathan also runs Navigation Courses. The next available course date is September 14 (Hill Skills) in Long Preston. He also leads walking days over the 'Dales 30' mountains, check for details of forthcoming guided days. features hundreds of walks with descriptions across Yorkshire and beyond, from easy strolls to harder climbs. Visit the website for details of all these walks, guiding days and navigation courses.
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19 hours ago
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Thousands of wildfire evacuees head home as Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation continues phased return
A Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation councillor says things are going smoothly as thousands return to the northern Manitoba First Nation, nearly two weeks after it was evacuated because of wildfires. The First Nation, nearly 700 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, announced Wednesday on social media its leadership had approved a phased repatriation, with private vehicles allowed to return immediately and plans to start busing people back to the community on Friday. Coun. Kim Linklater said evacuees staying in Thompson had already left that city, and the First Nation was working to get evacuees in Winnipeg back home on Friday. "There'll be about seven buses pulling in this evening," Linklater said. The community is also "opening our doors" for Priority 1 residents — those considered most at risk due to health concerns — who are ready to come back, said Linklater. Buses are expected to begin transporting evacuees from Portage la Prairie on Saturday. The First Nation issued a mandatory evacuation order on Aug. 2. More than 3,000 residents were told they had to leave amid poor air quality, with a wildfire threatening road access to the community. Linklater said about 2,000 people should've been able to return as of Friday. But about 600 evacuees flown out to Niagara Falls, Ont., may have to wait longer to return home. Linklater said there's a lack of available charter flights because of demand from other communities and from firefighters. "We're going to start [charters] probably next week, because there's no flights available," she said. "We'll just have to wait, I guess, when they have flights for us, and we're going to start bringing our people back."
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20 hours ago
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Wet weather triggers incredible annual event along rural roads: 'Truly spectacular'
Large fields and roadsides in Western Australia are bursting into bloom as the state's iconic wildflower season gets underway. Locals and some early tourists were treated this week to a spectacular show after carpets of brightly-coloured flowers began to open in the mid-west region, about 450km north of Perth. Every year more than 12,000 species of flora emerge across WA, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country and overseas with a kaleidoscope of colours from July to November. Incredibly, 60 per cent of the wildflowers are not found anywhere else on the planet. And while this year got off to a slower start than usual due to unusually warm temperatures, recent heavy rainfall has awoken fabulous displays in rural towns dotted along Wildflower Way — a popular two-and-a-half hour drive from Dalwallinu to the coastal town of Geraldton. Wildflower season, which typically starts in the north and moves south as the season progresses, will peak in about two weeks, Tammy Van der Heever, from the Western Australia Visitor Centre, confirmed to Yahoo News. Wildflowers attract visitors from around Australia, the world Swathes of pink and white everlastings, otherwise known as paper daisies, as well as pom poms and native orchids, are 'just starting to open' in the wheatbelt region, she said. The everlastings, which ironically only bloom for about four weeks, are a huge drawcard for visitors, who have already started to contact the WA Visitor Centre seeking information. 'We've definitely seen a lot of inquiries coming in, a lot of emails coming up,' Tammy said, noting she also had travellers from the UK and Asia stopping by the office. 'A lot of the people who do big road trips of WA will plan it especially for the wildflower season.' Luckily for local woman Katie Anne Thorax, who lives on a property near Mullewa, there are thousands of bright pink everlastings just outside her front door. 'It's pretty amazing out here,' she told Yahoo, adding that some locals had feared lingering heatwaves and delayed rain would dampen this year's season. 'Honestly it's been perfect and by the sounds of the local spirit it will be a banger of a peak.' And City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Jerry Clune agrees. 'Late winter and early spring are the best times of year for wildflowers in the Midwest and with the abundance of rain we have had, this season promises to be truly spectacular,' he told Yahoo. 'Our Visitor Centre has already been busy welcoming travellers from near and far, and with Outback Bloom — Mullewa's Wildflower Festival just around the corner those numbers will only rise.' Incredibly rare sight on side of remote Aussie road wows tourists: 'Amazing' Aussie family reveals the 'uncomfortable truth' about travelling full-time 'Vague' 40-year-old clue helps bring rare species back from the brink Iconic wreath flowers still a few weeks away Another huge attraction that pulls thousands of tourists every year are the 'incredibly rare' wreath flowers that grow on a 100-metre stretch of roadside just outside of Mullewa. And while they are growing, the striking species (Lechenaultia macrantha) 'still needs a few more weeks', Natalie Hillier, manager of the Mullewa Community Resource Centre, told Yahoo. 'They're quite small still, we haven't seen any blooms on any of them yet, and when we look back at pictures of where the wreath flowers were at the same time last year, they're just that little bit smaller and not quite as developed,' she explained. 'So we're thinking early to mid-September will be the best time to start seeing them.' While a handful of wreath flowers do appear in neighbouring towns, the largest display of the species in the world occurs on a very specific patch of red dirt on the side of Beringarra-Pindar Road. Those who do venture out to see the wildflowers in person are urged not to pick or trample them. For more information, or for help planning your trip, click here. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
