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Temperatures set to soar 19C above seasonal average – as parts of Europe edge closer to drought conditions

Discover what expert-approved varieties to grow if you want the best plants for your sandy soil

Editorial: Lack of rain and floods both threaten crops. Ministers should heed the experts’ warnings

Environment Agency recommends rationing water as UK sees driest start to spring in 69 years

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

In the sun-scorched lands of Somalia, farmers and livestock keepers have grown accustomed to the extremes of climate. In 2022, for example, the country suffered the longest drought in 40 years. This affected nearly half the national population of 18 million people. The following year, heavy and widespread flooding devastated…

Irishman talks rivalry with Caleb Ewan and changes in training as he gears up for first Giro since 2018

While hosepipe bans are not currently on the table, Environment Agency warns that restrictions could become necessary

Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer