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The Guardian
4 hours ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
Yellow weather warnings for July thunderstorms that failed to materialise
Living in central Bedfordshire on the edge of East Anglia, now subject to a long drought, repeated Met Office yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms in July were welcome. The gardeners with empty water butts were positively enthusiastic. In a 10-day period when there were repeated yellow warnings, a large area of southern and eastern England was subject to an amber threat, with Leighton Buzzard firmly in the middle of the danger zone. To be fair it did rain during the amber alert – there were a series of small showers and one clap of thunder. Altogether, though, it was barely enough water to wet the parched ground. Watching the weather forecasts on both the ITN and BBC late news during that period, the track of the storms repeatedly differed on the maps displayed by the two channels by 50 miles, and as much as 100, across Bedfordshire, Cambridge and eastwards. It is clear that the forecasters were using different computer models and their summaries sensibly came with the warning 'do not take the track of these showers literally' – just as their maps showed the storms drifting over Bedfordshire. Finally when the warnings ceased it rained hard in the middle of the night, when the 'odd rogue shower' had been mentioned in passing. Relief at last.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- BBC News
Bedfordshire hosts largest gathering of classic Moths since WW2
The largest gathering of historic DH.60 Moths since World War Two is taking place to celebrate the plane's 100th collectors, some from overseas, have been flying their Moths to Shuttleworth Aerodrome near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, on Thursday and event has been organised by The de Havilland Moth Club, which was founded on the plane's 50th Moth was conceived and tested by Capt Geoffrey de Havilland, and the prototype was first flown in 1925. Stuart McKay, founder and secretary of the club, said: "We have waited 100 years for this unique opportunity."Shuttleworth Aerodrome has described it as the largest gathering of the planes since the War, when they were used as training Moth, a two-seater plane, was first flown by its designer at Stag Lane Aerodrome in London on 22 February popularity led to de Havilland designing similar variants."It was a British invention that went around the world," Mr McKay said. Jan Chism, 71, has travelled to Shuttleworth from New Zealand, although she left her DH.60 at father moved to England to join the RAF in 1932, but he eventually decided to buy a Moth and he flew home in Chism, who still owns the maps her father used, said: "He told me he thought he would get as far India... He had some narrow scrapes but he got to Sydney."He shipped the plane to New Zealand, where it is now owned and flown by his daughter in Hastings."You're so much more with nature.... It's more of a challenge, actually, than these modern aeroplanes," she said."Sir Geoffrey could ever have imagined any of his aircraft would be flying 100 years later." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Six people added to the Herts Police wanted list in July
These six men were added to the Herts Police wanted list in July. From an alleged burglar known to frequent Watford, to a man who skipped court over drug offences, they are all wanted by the force, who have shared their images in a bid to locate them. Anyone with information on their whereabouts has been asked to report it via 101 or their website. Where available, crime reference numbers have been included. Ioan Avarvarii Ioan Avarvarii (Image: Herts Police/Facebook) Known to frequent Watford, 25-year-old Avarvarii is wanted after failing to appear at St Albans Magistrates' Court over an alleged burglary offence. Reference number: 41/10951/15 Lawrence Umeh Lawrence Umeh (Image: Herts Police/Facebook) Umeh is on the wanted list after failing to comply with a suspended sentence order. The 21-year-old is known to frequent Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, according to police. Reference number: 41/10959/25 Shane Green/Leon Baker Shane Green/Leon Baker (Image: Herts Police/Facebook) Police say that the 44-year-old is known by both names and failed to attend St Albans Magistrates' Court over drug offences. Reference number: 41/10654/25 Daniel Roberts Daniel Roberts. (Image: Herts police) Roberts is wanted for breaching a court order. The 31-year-old has links to Stevenage and Cheshunt, as well as Harlow in Essex. Marcus Wilkins Marcus Wilkins. (Image: Herts Police/Facebook) Wilkins, of no fixed abode, is on the wanted list for failing to turn up to a court hearing relating to six theft offences. Police say he has lived in and is known to frequent Cheshunt, Hornsey and Hendon. Reference number: 41/10966/25 Wesley Clinton-Smith Wesley Clinton-Smith (Image: Herts Police/Facebook) Wanted on recall to prison since July 10, 42-year-old Clinton-Smith has previously lived in Hatfield, Camden and Redcar. Reference number: 41/10964/25
The Independent
20 hours ago
- The Independent
Man allegedly assaulted by Tommy Robinson discharged from hospital
A man filmed lying motionless on the ground after he was allegedly assaulted by Tommy Robinson at St Pancras station has been discharged from hospital. Footage posted on social media appeared to show the political activist pacing around as the man lay nearby on Monday evening. The man was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, British Transport Police said. Officers were called to the station at around 8.40pm on Monday to reports of an assault. Later, the force confirmed that the suspect, who they have not named but said is a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire, had boarded a flight out of the country. Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, could be heard saying 'he come at me' in the footage posted online, as he walked down a flight of stairs. He has not commented directly on what happened but has re-posted statements by supporters to his X account, including one which said: 'If you cross a line and attack someone physically, or threaten to attack them physically… A pre-emptive strike is totally legal.'
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man allegedly assaulted by Tommy Robinson discharged from hospital
A man filmed lying motionless on the ground after he was allegedly assaulted by Tommy Robinson at St Pancras station has been discharged from hospital. Footage posted on social media appeared to show the political activist pacing around as the man lay nearby on Monday evening. The man was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, British Transport Police said. Officers were called to the station at around 8.40pm on Monday to reports of an assault. Later, the force confirmed that the suspect, who they have not named but said is a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire, had boarded a flight out of the country. Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, could be heard saying 'he come at me' in the footage posted online, as he walked down a flight of stairs. He has not commented directly on what happened but has re-posted statements by supporters to his X account, including one which said: 'If you cross a line and attack someone physically, or threaten to attack them physically… A pre-emptive strike is totally legal.'
