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18/07/2014
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Public Asked To Help Count UK's Insects
The public has been asked for its help in surveying Briton's insects.
From the 19 July the Butterfly Conservation charity is calling on the public to spend 15 minutes a day sitting in "a sunny spot" and counting how many of the 21 most common species of insects they spot.
It is understood that these insects are the most visible indicator of the health of the countryside.
This year marks the fifth time the charity has carried out its insect survey.
Heatwave Alert Issued By Met Office
More than 3,000 lightning strikes were recorded in less than two hours on Thursday night, BBC Weather have reported.
The storms hit southern England overnight and are expected to move north across the UK today (Friday).
Despite the storms a heatwave alert has been issued by the Met Office for Southern England and the Midlands.
Prince William Unveils Captain Flinders Memorial
A statue has been unveiled dedicated to Captian Matthew Flinders, an explorer credited with being the first person to circumnavigate, and name, Australia.
The Duke of Cambridge unveiled the bronze memorial at Australia House in central London, saying that Captain Flinders "did far more than anyone to place Australia - quite literally - on the map".
(MH/IT)
The public has been asked for its help in surveying Briton's insects.
From the 19 July the Butterfly Conservation charity is calling on the public to spend 15 minutes a day sitting in "a sunny spot" and counting how many of the 21 most common species of insects they spot.
It is understood that these insects are the most visible indicator of the health of the countryside.
This year marks the fifth time the charity has carried out its insect survey.
Heatwave Alert Issued By Met Office
More than 3,000 lightning strikes were recorded in less than two hours on Thursday night, BBC Weather have reported.
The storms hit southern England overnight and are expected to move north across the UK today (Friday).
Despite the storms a heatwave alert has been issued by the Met Office for Southern England and the Midlands.
Prince William Unveils Captain Flinders Memorial
A statue has been unveiled dedicated to Captian Matthew Flinders, an explorer credited with being the first person to circumnavigate, and name, Australia.
The Duke of Cambridge unveiled the bronze memorial at Australia House in central London, saying that Captain Flinders "did far more than anyone to place Australia - quite literally - on the map".
(MH/IT)
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
