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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Southern Water becomes latest company to bring in hosepipe ban amid dry weather

The company said customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight face restrictions from Monday.

The Independent UK

Southern Water issues hosepipe ban for 1m people in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Announcement takes number of people hit by restrictions across England to about 8.5 million

The Guardian - UK

Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-west

The Guardian - UK

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Midlands now in drought as millions more brace for hosepipe bans

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The Independent UK

Drought declared in East and West Midlands in driest start to year since 1976

Three further areas – Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, East Anglia, and Thames area – move into prolonged dry weather status.

Evening Standard

Drought declared in the Midlands with more hosepipe bans on the way

Millions more expected to enter ‘drought’ status by September

The Independent UK

England faces widespread drought by September: Environment Agency

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More of England expected to enter drought status after hottest June on record

Up to five areas could enter drought status and more hosepipe bans expected after three heatwaves and lack of rain

The Guardian - UK

Up to five more regions could face drought this year, Environment Agency says

Modelling shows drought conditions could spread to the Midlands and central southern regions under the watchdog’s reasonable worst case scenario.

Evening Standard

These are the UK areas where a new hosepipe ban is predicted by September

Three water companies have announced hosepipe bans following a record dry spring

The Independent UK

I gardened in the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany – these are the 5 heat-resistant ground covers I swear by for cruel summers

From silver foliage shrubs to drought-proof herbs, these ground covers can withstand punishing heat

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6 of the best drought-tolerant plants for pots that thrive in a heatwave

These low-maintenance favourites love container life

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Iga Swiatek wins Wimbledon after a difficult year that included a doping case and a title drought

Iga Swiatek is the youngest woman since Serena Williams to own Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces after becoming Wimbledon's champion

The Independent UK

30 Times People Would’ve Rather Had Plates And Glasses Instead Of These Disasters (New Pics)

Apparently, there's a severe plate drought sweeping across the restaurants.

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England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade as experts call for hosepipe bans

Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to ‘be proactive’

International Business Times UK

Fritz Vs Alcaraz: Can Taylor Bring Back The Glory Of US Men In Wimbledon?

American Taylor Fritz has a chance to end the drought of US men in Grand Slam tennis as he is one game away from advancing to the men's final in Wimbledon 2025. It will, however, not be easy as standing in his way is two-time defending champion and world No.…

The Independent UK

Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place?

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

The Independent UK

Second hosepipe ban announced as drought, heat grips UK

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Second water company announces hosepipe ban as millions more face restrictions in England

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

The Guardian - UK

In some UK woodlands, every young tree has died. What’s going wrong?

With forests under pressure from drought, heat, disease and deer, a study has found fewer trees across a range of species surviving to maturity. But scientists say there is still hope

International Business Times UK

Yorkshire Water Hosepipe Ban Confirmed Amid Shortage — What to Do If You Catch a Neighbour Breaking the Rules

Police have asked residents not to call 999 to report neighbours breaking water restrictions, as Yorkshire Water confirms a hosepipe ban due to drought.

The Independent UK

London bracing for water restrictions as drought grips UK

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The Independent UK

Where in the UK is in drought - and will it spread to the rest of the country?

Thames Water has warned it could introduce a hosepipe ban unless water shortages ‘change significantly’

The Independent UK

Increased temperatures harming fish and wildlife in UK’s rivers

The Angling Trust said that river temperatures in England and Wales between March and June were the hottest since records began three years ago

Evening Standard

Yorkshire households first to face hosepipe ban as hot dry summer bites

England has had the hottest spring and the driest for more than a century, with northern areas drought-stricken.

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