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Leicester street lights stuck on all day due to cyber attack: The cyber attack happened in early March and led to confidential documents being released online
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Quick Glance: Benefits of Trees and Green Spaces on Health
- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Bottomless tapas at Leicester restaurant: Las Iguanas is aiming to bring Mexican street culture to everyone's palates and plates
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Heartbreaking tribute to hero dad and son, four, he couldn't save: Barry Mason died rushing back into a burning building to try to save his son, Ethan ...
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Speeding driver sent texts at wheel before fatal crash: Aiden Lee was also found to be over the legal drug drive limit at the time of the collision
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Meet 'Instagram famous' Leicester cat Chappie: 'He's a bit of a character'
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Student flooded with baby congrats after 'optical illusion': Rebecca and her boyfriend were confused at first, but then saw the funny side
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‘Wagner Group operative’ charged over arson in London: Dylan Earl, 20, from Leicester, is the first person accused under a new National Security Act
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Earth to be hit by solar storm after four huge explosions on Sun: There could be disruption to communications and other technology
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Gogglebox couple announce they are getting divorced: They pair have said they will remain friends
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Building firm offered joiner role as receptionist because she's woman: Charlie says the company didn't realise she was a woman when they offered her the ...
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Heritage line unveils ambitious viaduct plan: The project would see 18 miles of line linking Leicester and Nottingham
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Couple who lost baby girl donate cooling cot to help others: The cot allows parents to spend time with a recently-deceased child and helps their grieving
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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/africa/kenya-flash-floods-intl-latam/
Ana the dachshund rescued from fox hole by firefighters: The dog was wedged deep underground
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Dubai airport: Full schedule resumes after flooding chaos: Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".
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Big record fair coming to Leicester this weekend: Hundreds of music fans will be at Aylestone Leisure Centre for the event on Sunday
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Couple renovating cottage find 200-year-old well under hallway: Victoria Ellington and her husband, Andrew, were amazed when they discovered the 27ft hole by ...
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Search for men after woman hospitalised by spiked drink: The incident happened at a Leicester city centre bar
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Complaint filed in Koblenz: Ahrtal survivors defend themselves against the end of the investigation
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ATM blaster: How a suspected gang made millions: 16 suspected ATM bombers are on trial in Bamberg. They are accused of an immense plunder by the Federal Republic ...
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Person hit by train with services delayed and cancelled - updates: Trains are being delayed and diverted this morning
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Another man found dead near Abbey Park in Leicester: Police were called to a report of an unresponsive man in the area
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Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Look: Nasa releases images of UAE's flooded areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Look: NASA Reveals Images of UAE's Flooded Areas After Heavy Rains
- The US space agency NASA has unveiled photos of flooded areas in the UAE following heavy rains that struck various parts of the Emirates.
- A 'slow-moving storm' system by NASA battered the Gulf states, dropping more rain in some cities than in a typical year.
- The images show that parts of Abu Dhabi were also inundated by the storms, with the Sheikh Zayed Road covered in water on April 19, along with flooded areas in Khalifa City and Zayed City visible.
- The unprecedented rains disrupted life in the country, but swift efforts from the government, public, and companies have helped the country quickly return to normalcy.
UAE: Missing teenager in Sharjah found safe - News | Khaleej Times: His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges ...
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A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater: A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into ...
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Russian authorities call for evacuations due to flooding: People in some regions of Russia have been battling floods for weeks. Thousands of houses have already ...
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Leicester GP to appear on BBC One's MasterChef: Dinta Thakkar is hoping to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace with her fusion food
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Leicester to get new skatepark: The scheme has been years in the making
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Crash shuts A50 near Glenfield - live updates: The crash happened near Station Road on the A50 Leicester Road
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Thousands have to leave their homes: Masses of water flood Nairobi after heavy rain
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Governor Ododo seeks FG’s help to tackle insecurity, flooding in Kogi: Mr Ododo said that Kogi, as a transit state that borders 10 other states ...
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Used car offer: Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI S-line - AUTO BILD: An Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI for sale in Bavaria is extremely well equipped and "well maintained" according ...
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Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge: At least 70 people have died from country-wide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said ...
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Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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Ana the dachshund rescued from fox hole by firefighters: The dog was wedged deep underground
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Sharjah: Life slowly returning to normalcy after rains - News | Khaleej Times: Earlier, the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management confirmed the reopening of ...
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Orange knitted hearts hidden around town: Jemma Redden's mum knitted the hearts to mark MS Awareness Week
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Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China: Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes ...
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Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space: Unprecedented, torrential rainfall plunged parts of the United Arab Emirates underwater last week ...
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51p cleaning hack can unblock drains and banish smells: A home maintenance expert has revealed the way to stop having a stinky sink
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Teenager jailed for murder of great-grandfather: He walked into the house and stabbed Gerald Wickes, a man he did not know, in the chest
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Leicester GP in MasterChef quarter-final: Dinta had previously wowed the judges for her fusion food
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Martin Lewis issues warning to air fryer fans who cook more than one item: Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to air fryer fans who use the ...
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Dubai, Sharjah private schools extend distance learning as students, teachers face post-flood challenges - News | Khaleej Times
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Pictured: The Coalville trio who tried to rob cash-less Uber driver: All three were jailed at Leicester Crown Court last week
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Man furious after neighbour builds house in his garden: A man has been left fuming after his 'entitled' neighbour built a small house and playground at ...
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Shoppers praise spray for getting rid of flies without 'chemical smell': Now we've entered spring, you can expect to find more flies entering into your home
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Pergola worth £416 on sale for just £139 and it's perfect for sun or rain: The Retractable Outdoor Garden Metal Pergola is available in two sizes and comes with ...
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Kura announces road closures in Nairobi due to flooding: Motorists urged to be cautious while driving.
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Shoplifting rises to highest level since records began: There were more than 430,000 cases of shoplifting in England and Wales last year
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Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China: Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
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Appeal for help to find missing Leicester 14 year old Tia Downes: She disappeared from her home in the west of Leicester on Wednesday
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Primary teacher admits murdering boyfriend and burying him in garden: The court heard Fiona Beal made journal entries about what she had done ...
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Historic Leicester cycleway to be modernised: The routes dates back to the 1930s
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Video: Meet UAE braveheart who saved 5 lives in viral Dubai-flood rescue - News | Khaleej Times
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Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...
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Plans to turn former chicken farm into holiday park: The lodges would range in size from one bed to three bed detached cabins
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Dire state of local healthcare services revealed in new data: Both Leicester hospitals and East Midlands Ambulance Service failed to hit targets
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Time running out to apply for voter ID: If you have not got photo ID, the deadline to apply for your voter authority certificate is 5pm tomorrow
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Leicestershire's cheapest petrol and diesel stations: Prices at the pumps continue to rise, with warnings being issued
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Mum in hospital urinating blood after buying weight-loss jab online: Shannon, 27, stated feeling ill as soon as she first used the skinny-jab bought via an ...
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Teen who fatally stabbed man in neck 'meant to stab shoulder': The 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies murder
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One in 10 young adults say they never tuck into a traditional British fry-up: Over a third are concerned about the calorie count in the meal, believing it to be ...
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
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Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...
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Leicester has ‘second highest TB rates in country’: There have been hundreds of cases over the past year
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