A YELLOW weather warning for rain remains in place for the rest of Wednesday after overnight flooding. Flooding has been reported across Belfast with Orchardville Avenue and King’s Bridge at Stranmillis amongst the worst affected areas on Wednesday morning after heavy rain throughout the night. It’s the second time this year Orchardville residents have awoken […]
Further rain warning after overnight flooding
Pic of the Day, Tuesday November 6
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