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Mr Pook’s Kitchen, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway: ‘Happiness is moments such as these’ – restaurant review

A peculiar sensation began to flood through my body, one I’ve not experienced for a long time: I was full.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023

More than 130 flats and houses approved for Llandough site despite flooding concerns

A local councillor said he and residents had 'serious' concerns about the application, but another councillor said there was a growing need for housing in the county

Wales Online · Apr 6, 2023

New research shows how rapidly ice sheets can retreat -- and what it could mean for Antarctic melting

The Antarctic Ice Sheet, which covers an area greater than the US and Mexico combined, holds enough water to raise global sea level by more than 57 metres if melted completely. This would flood hundreds of cities worldwide. And evidence suggests it is melting fast. Satellite observations have revealed that…

The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023

Alex Murdaugh flooded with gushing love letters in prison: ‘I think about you every day’

‘I think I love you,’ wrote one admirer

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Chilwell neighbours who swept water away for hours and lost belongings in flood await apology

A major Severn Trent pipe was damaged by "third party contractors on a construction site building new student accommodation" near High Road, Chilwell, early on Tuesday, March 7, which led to a large amount of water bursting onto nearby streets and homes for hours.

Nottingham Post · Apr 5, 2023

At Least 21 Dead in Somalia’s Flash Floods, Says UN Agency

At least 21 people including six children have died in Somalia’s flash flooding over the last week, according to the UN humanitarian agency. Nearly 100,000 people have been affected by the heavy rains and flash floods in the Bardhere district of the Gedo region of southern Somalia, according to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023

Snowmelt flood risk to last for months, experts say

LOS ANGELES — After a relentless three months of heavy rain and snow, California is facing yet another environmental threat — sunny skies and balmy weather.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023

New drive-thrus, builders' merchant and car showroom creating 120 jobs set for Swansea site

But loss of trees and flooding concerns were voiced at a council planning committee meeting

Wales Online · Apr 5, 2023

Wind advisory issued in Chicago, storms continue Wednesday with possible flooding

A wind advisory was issued until 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications. A flood warning is in effect until Thursday evening.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Outback town of Bedourie becomes an island as Queensland flooding continues

Bedourie's only bridge is a metre below the floodwater and the mayor says it will be weeks before supply trucks will be able to get into town.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023