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BBC News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Teenager rescued after getting stuck on cliff next to Criccieth castle
A teenager has been rescued after getting stuck in a "precarious position" on a had been part of a larger group who were jumping into the sea from boulders near Criccieth Castle in Gwynedd on Monday evening, prior to climbing on to a higher ledge and being unable to climb teams from Criccieth and Abersoch were called just after 21:00 BST, as well as a coastguard helicopter, and rescue teams were able to haul the youngster to safety teenager, who tried to help, was also assisted out of the water suffering from the effects of the cold. The 13th Century Criccieth Castle stands on a rocky headland overlooking Tremadog Bay, with cliffs rising 30m (98ft) from the RNLI said it was happy to see both teenagers safe after the experience but warned of the risks involved with tombstoning. In a statement, it said: "Diving off the boulders and cliffs around the castle is common-place during the summer months, however anyone going on to the rocks should be aware of the grave danger."It's a high-risk activity that has the potential to end in injury or tragedy," the statement added.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sunshine set to stay with warm forecast for week ahead
The city is set for a warm and sunny week ahead. Thousands have flocked to Brighton this weekend to soak up the sunshine. Temperatures reached 20C across Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, according to the Met Office, and they're showing no sign of cooling down. Brighton could see temperatures soar to 25C on Wednesday as forecasts predict the sunshine is here to stay. Long sunny spells and temperatures in the low 20s are set to last for the duration of next week, beginning May 12. READ MORE: Young people caught tombstoning as RNLI warns against 'dangerous' activity Here's a rundown of the week ahead, according to the Met Office: Monday, May 12 - highs of 19C, lows of 11C, sunny intervals Tuesday, May 13 - highs of 23C, lows of 10C, sunny Wednesday, May 14 - highs of 25C, lows of 7C, sunny Thursday, May 15 - highs of 22C, lows of 22C, sunny Friday, May 16 - highs of 20C, lows of 6C, sunny Saturday, May 17 - highs of 20C, lows of 8C, sunny Sunday, May 18 - highs of 21C, sunny The Met Office forecast for the South East reads: 'Fine and dry through the period with plenty of sunshine and clear skies. 'Warm or very warm, but cooler across parts of Kent and East Sussex with an onshore breeze.'
