Author: UK News

Drought risk to parts of England after dry February, scientists warn Despite this week’s wet weather, experts are warning that certain parts of England require unusual rainfall to make up for an unusually dry winter. Data from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology shows that some rivers in England and Wales ran at their lowest levels on record in February. The Met Office reported that England had its driest February in 30 years. Reservoirs and rivers that provide drinking water and nourish crops rely on winter rain to replenish before spring. The UKCEH cautions that South West England and…

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‘False’ footballers evacuated with Afghan women’s team whilst real players left behind According to a BBC investigation, not all of the Afghan female footballers who were evacuated to the UK in November 2021 were top-tier players, despite claims that they were.  The evacuation was carried out due to concerns that women footballers were at risk from the Taliban, who viewed the sport as un-Islamic.  However, some former Afghan players, coaches, and officials identified 13 individuals who they believed were not members of the teams listed in the submission to the British authorities.  One former player who remains in Afghanistan expressed…

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