A 200 year old tradition of Cheese Rolling continued this year despite Police concerns that the event was becoming too crowded and too noisy. Competitors chase after a cheese weighing approximately 8lbs which is rolled down a steep (almost vertical) hill. The event takes place in Gloucester (pronounced Glosstur), a county in the south west of England famed for its …
Tsunami warning for Pacific Region follows Chilean Quake
A Chilean earthquake measuring 8.8 has triggered a Tsunami warning for the Pacific region and waves are expected to hit Hawaii later today (Saturday).