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Premier League live: Top flight rains goals on its return as 10-man Burnley draw level with Chelsea, Tottenham take lead against Luton while Sheffield United make it 3-3 against Fulham
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Dubai sheikh is making our lives HELL: Locals in Essex village are furious over ‘boozy shooting parties’ on billionaire’s land that rains dead birds down at their feet and drives them mad with hours of constant gunfire
A row has erupted between locals of a quiet hamlet, the billionaire ruler of Dubai and shooting groups at his Essex estate.
The billionaire, who owns nearly 5,000 acres of farming land in Essex, allows pheasant and pigeon shoots to take place on land near Braintree.
However, locals living in the tiny hamlet of Bardfield Snaling say the ‘boozy shoots’ which take place at least twice a week have ‘blighted their lives’ for the last five years.
Sheikh Mohamed Bin
I miss the rains down in Aragon – EURACTIV.com
In much of Aragon in the northeast of Spain, agriculture is kept alive by large-scale irrigation systems. What some see as the key to ensuring a viable future for the next generation in the region is at the heart of an ‘irrigation paradox’ for others.
Life and farming in Huesca province in the north of Aragon are well described by two statistics, both of which are exceptionally low.
Firstly, with only 14 inhabitants per square kilometre, the region is very
Northern Europe faces widespread disruption as Storm Hans triggers heavy rains and strong winds
- After the havoc wreaked by Storm Hans, authorities in Norway and other northern European countries have issued warnings for “extremely heavy rainfall,” exacerbating the already dire situation.
- Storm Hans led to fatalities, extensive property damage, and widespread disruptions in countries including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia.
- The aftermath of Storm Hans highlights the critical need for precautions and preparedness amidst the challenges posed by extreme weather events across multiple nations in northern Europe.
Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday
At Least 2 Dead in Heavy Rains and Flooding in Beijing
Fierce rain and flooding pummeled Beijing on Monday, killing at least two people as the downpour triggered landslides and swept away cars on the city’s outskirts after the authorities issued a red alert for what they warned was the heaviest deluge in years.
The intense rain since the weekend prompted Beijing to close tourist attractions like the ancient Forbidden City. But the worst effects have been felt in the city’s outer districts, where downpours overwhelmed riverbeds that usually stay dry