Presenter battles strong winds as Storm Austen hits Newquay
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.
BBC News reports: BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Newquay, Storm Austen and Simon King.
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- Newquay, Storm Austen, Simon King
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- Environment
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