Indonesian volcano erupts sending thick ash into sky BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A volcano in central Indonesia has erupted, sending columns of thick ash as high as 7,500 metres into the sky. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/indonesian-volcano-erupts-sending-thick-ash-into-sky-37630625.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article37630624.ece/d1bfb/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_8cdd5af4-bee8-4d17-ac65-c2780e8c50d5_1 Email A volcano in central Indonesia has erupted, sending columns of thick ash as high as 7,500 metres into the sky. Mount Soputan, located on the northern part of Sulawesi island, erupted twice on Sunday morning, said the national disaster agency’s spokesman, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. He said in anticipation of hot ash and lava sliding down the volcano’s slopes, local residents have been urged to avoid activities near the mountain. Residents were also warned against the possible flowing of lava into rivers around the volcano, and … [Read more...] about Indonesian volcano erupts sending thick ash into sky
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Sunday’s London weather forecast — sunny spells, clear skies and light winds
LONDON will see sunny spells, clear skies and light winds as the day begins with sunshine throughout the city. A few showers can be expected near the south coast that will come westwards as the day continues. London weather forecast for 6am on Sunday 16 December 2018 Heading into the afternoon, clouds will draw in across London that will stay throughout the evening. Sunday will see maximum temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius. London weather forecast for 3pm on Sunday 16 December 2018 UK outlook for Thursday 20 December 2018 to Saturday 29 December 2018 Thursday will begin with light showers in the north and west that will subside as the continues. Temperatures are expected to be average for the time of year, so overnight frosts and further wet and windy weather are likely. Conditions will remain unsettled with spells of rain and strong winds throughout the period, with the heaviest rain in the west. There is a small chance of a colder climate over the Christmas week that may bring … [Read more...] about Sunday’s London weather forecast — sunny spells, clear skies and light winds
Sky and BT Sport may get dropped by pubs due to New Year price hike
Hundreds of struggling pubs could call time when Sky and BT Sport hike charges in the New Year. The two networks which show Premier League games are hiking average fees by around £600 a year each. Campaigners say it is set to be final straw for pubs already hit by higher costs. Sky is increasing its subscription rates by 5 per cent while BT charges are rising by 4.9 per cent after they signed a £4.4billion three year TV deal with bosses of England’s top flight soccer. Screening Sky Sports games currently costs around £1,000 a month in subscription fees but many town centre and inner city pubs pay far more because the price is based on their rateable value. Sky, which made £2billion in profits last year, says Premier League football can boost drink sales by £30,000 a year. Sky said: “We invest in top sport that helps our customers drive footfall and grow business.” But landlords say the rise of illegal streaming combined with weekend passes … [Read more...] about Sky and BT Sport may get dropped by pubs due to New Year price hike
Hatters break their Sky Blues hoodoo with rare win at Coventry
League One: Coventry City 1 Luton Town 2 Luton Town won for only the fourth time in their history at Coventry City this afternoon thanks to goals from Matty Pearson and James Collins.Going into the game, the visitors had endured a miserable time of it at the Sky Blues over the years, with just three victories, the last coming back in 1987 thanks to a Brian Stein winner.Seven defeats and last season's draw had followed by the class of 2018-19 showed how it was done, with a thoroughly professional display, mixed with some moments of real quality too.Keeping an unchanged side for the seven league and FA Cup games in a row, Luton started well, Harry Cornick just unable to adjust his body to put Elliot Lee's clever ball in at the far post.With a quarter of an hour gone, he had a far better chance to break the deadlock, sent through when a ball over the top was missed, as he bore down on Lee Burge, but on the angle, could only drag wide.Sonny Bradley headed over from a corner, while the … [Read more...] about Hatters break their Sky Blues hoodoo with rare win at Coventry
Jones not getting drawn in by Sky Blues’ poor run
Hatters boss Nathan Jones wasn’t reading anything into Coventry’s terrible run of form ahead of their trip to the Ricoh Stadium this afternoon. After opposite number Mark Robins won the manager of the month award for October, the Sky Blues haven’t won a game since, a run stretching to seven matches in all competitions, with two draws and five defeats.However, Jones didn’t think those stats told the full picture, saying: “If you take every game on its merits, they were very unfortunate at the weekend to lose to Walsall, who won it in injury time, as they’d been the better side from the reports we had and watching the game.“It’s a tough game and the recent rivalry with us makes it harder."I they are in bad form and playing badly then it would be an advantage for us, but they’re actually not playing badly."Yes they haven’t picked up results, but that’s not to say that their form has been bad and only a month ago Mark got … [Read more...] about Jones not getting drawn in by Sky Blues’ poor run