In message , Simon
writes
Been meaning to mention this for a while. Just what is it about the BBC
weather forecasters that makes them either ignore the Midlands totally,
or only mention it as an aside? They always seem to go on their magical
mystery floaty tour around the edges of the UK. London (check. Wouldn't
want to miss that out now would we?), Wales (check), Northern Ireland
(check), Scotland (check), East Anglia (check), "The North" (check).
But rarely is the Midlands, one of the largest regions in the UK, ever
mentioned.

Its probably a result of that stupid way that they float all over the
map while delivering the forecast (anyone who has watched a repeat or
DVD of The Day Today will find instant hilarity by comparing the way
the weather is delivered on the BBC these days!)
Simon, I live in the east midlands, as defined on the Office website.
But a mile and half away lies northeast England. A barren and desolate
place, fit only for monks and sheep, although mainly glaciated I have
been there. Wolves, bears and wode painted natives soon drive you back
though.
Cheers
Paul
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'Wisest are they that know they do not know.' Socrates.
Paul Bartlett FRMetS
www.rutnet.co.uk Go to local weather.
400FT AMSL 25Miles southwest of the Wash