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WalesOnlineScience & Health

Live updates as flood warnings issued with more rain forecast and yellow weather warning issued for Monday evening

Accidents and flooding have caused 'horrendous' conditions for drivers

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The i PaperScience & Health

The areas facing new weather warnings over 70mph winds – and when they’ll end

The Met Office has issued further weather warnings after two people died in this weekend's storms

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Belfast LiveScience & Health

Tributes to 'enthusiastic' Royal gardener killed by tree during Storm Boelo

Richard Baines, curator of a Scottish botanic garden, was killed by a falling tree near his home on Sunday

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Manchester Evening NewsScience & Health

Man who died after being hit by falling tree during Storm Boelo named

Tributes have been paid to the 60-year-old man

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STV NewsScience & Health

Tributes to botanic garden curator killed by falling tree during Storm Boelo

Richard Baines was injured on a minor road while out walking at Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas around 10.30am on Sunday.

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BBC NewsScience & Health

Storm Boelo leaves 22,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning

The Met Office has issued a fresh wind warning from 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

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STV NewsScience & Health

Watch videos: Storm Boelo leaves trail of destruction across Scotland

The second named storm of the season battered the country with winds of up to 84mph

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Edinburgh LiveScience & Health

Edinburgh trains cancelled on busy line 'due to severe weather'

It follows delays earlier in the day.

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The ScotsmanScience & Health

Tribute to man killed by falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway during Storm Boelo

It is understood Richard Baines, 60, who was the curator of Logan Botanic Garden in Stranraer, was walking near his home in Mid Kelton, outside Castle Douglas, when the accident happened on Sunday.

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Daily ExpressScience & Health

'Deeply missed' man killed by falling tree during Storm Boelo pictured for first time

Tragedy struck on Sunday morning.

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News LetterScience & Health

Southern Health Trusts still moving maternity services from Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon Area Hospital despite protests

Despite a major street protest by the public, plans are going ahead to temporarily move maternity services from Newry to Craigavon Area Hospital – meaning a possible two hour journey for some anxious mothers-to-be.

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Essex LiveScience & Health

Two rushed to hospital after crash on major Canvey Island road

A road closure was put in place while the crash was dealt with

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Blackpool GazetteScience & Health

'Thank you' - Lytham Coastguard message after battling high tides and strong winds from Storm Boelo

Wet weather and rising tides prompted concerns about public safety.

2h ago
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GB NewsScience & Health

Man who died after being hit by falling tree in Storm Boelo named as fresh weather warning issued

The man, 60, who died after being hit by a falling tree in Storm Boelo has been named as authorities issue another weather warning for the coming days.Richard Baines, the curator of Logan Botanic Garden, died after a fa…

2h ago
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Yorkshire Evening PostScience & Health

Full list of Leeds postcodes hit by power cuts after storm - updating

Northern Powergrid is working to get power back on.

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The HeraldScience & Health

'Deeply missed': Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo

Tributes paid to 60-year-old Richard Baines, Logan Botanic Garden curator, who died after a falling tree hit him near Castle Douglas during Storm Boelo on October 25.

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The HeraldScience & Health

Revealed: the secret emails behind NHS Fife's controversial Sandie Peggie statement

Internal emails released under freedom of information law show NHS Fife's senior solicitor raised doubts about the board's tribunal statement and believed he had not seen the final version — while chief executive Carol…

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The ScotsmanScience & Health

Man running 12 marathons in 12 days to raise funds for mental health charity after the death of brother

Shaun Ennis said his brother Christopher will be on his mind “every step of the way”.

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Blackpool GazetteScience & Health

Environment Agency issues flood alert for Fylde coast as high tides threaten coastal areas after Storm Boelo

The Environment Agency has warned that flooding could also occur during the next high tide.

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The Star SheffieldScience & Health

Pictures show trail of destruction left behind by Storm Boelo after hitting Rotherham

These pictures show the trail of destruction left in Storm Boelo’s wake

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Bristol LiveScience & Health

Man still in hospital after being shot by police in Eastville

He suffered serious injuries

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Bristol LiveScience & Health

Storm fells doomed Clifton tree before axe could fall

Campaigners had hoped to save it

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Hull LiveScience & Health

Call out for Bridlington RNLI in the height of Storm Boelo sees lifeboat battle 50mph winds

It was a dramatic weekend for Bridlington RNLI volunteer launch authority Josh Colley, who was on duty for the first time as a qualified launch authority

3h ago
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North Wales LiveScience & Health

Llandudno Fireworks Display update after weather check

Fireworks Working Group held a meeting this morning on the showcase annual event

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Grimsby LiveScience & Health

Council deals with 20 incidents related to fallen trees during Storm Boelo

The storm ripped through the region on Saturday and Sunday, with major disruption reported all over the country

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Hull LiveScience & Health

More than 130 reports of storm-related incidents across Hull and East Yorkshire during Storm Boelo

It was a busy weekend for Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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Bolton NewsScience & Health

Bolton Council responds as Storm Boelo leaves trail of flooding and fallen trees

Storm Boelo caused 13 flooding reports, fallen trees and rail disruption across Bolton, while tree surgeons tackled a busy weekend of emergency work.

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Sky NewsScience & Health

Man who died after being hit by falling tree in Storm Boelo is named

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after being struck by a falling tree during Storm Boelo.

4h ago
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Reading ChronicleScience & Health

Royal Berkshire Hospital 'disappointed' by proposed doctor strikes

Royal Berkshire Hospital has said it's 'disappointed' by the announcement that senior doctors are set to strike in November.

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Bolton NewsScience & Health

Storm-hit country café's generous gesture after power cut costs it thousands

Storm Boelo power cut leaves Blackburn’s Ramblers Country Café facing thousands in losses after two-day closure and the loss of refrigerated and frozen stock

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