Slowly the skies cleared; calmer conditions began to prevail.

Financial markets experienced slightly calmer conditions yesterday as the recent flow of grim credit-related news showed signs of abating.

Forecasters predict calmer conditions over the weekend, but for those whose homes have flooded, the clean up operation is only just beginning.

It's no surprise that he played well in the wind. Fowler is relishing the prospect of playing in calmer conditions over the weekend.

Calmer conditions have offered some respite but the weather forecast points to further problems this weekend.