Despite unfavourable weather conditions a large number of volunteer anglers turned up to assist.

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The team established that a virus called OsHV-1 (Oyster Herpesvirus type 1) was killing young oysters, helped by unfavourable weather conditions that weakened the molluscs.

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"We have had a tough year, impacted by unfavourable foreign exchange, record adverse weather in the UK and declining underlying markets in each of our three key territories, " he said.

BBC: B&Q owner Kingfisher profits hit by wet weather

Kingfisher blamed weak consumer confidence, unfavourable currency exchange rates, and bad UK weather hitting sales of "seasonal products".

BBC: B&Q owner Kingfisher profits hit by wet weather