decreased

"Since April this year, our consecutive reductions have decreased our tariffs by almost 19%, representing an average household saving of £210 per year," he said.

Smoke from fires has dramatically decreased air quality in the area, with southerly wind sending smoke as far as France and the UK.

The number of properties bought as second homes in a Welsh county has decreased in the last year, according to its council.

The weather authority later said the storm had decreased in intensity, but that wind speeds remain high.

The trend has decreased the number of pay TV homes receiving ESPN, which is a major source of revenue for the company.