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Fury in 'filthy' Nottingham estate where homes and cars 'covered in dust'

Some neighbours said it is 'hard to breathe'

Nottingham Post

Fury over Trafford homes 'flooded with raw sewage'

Twice a year houses are being submerged under the water

Manchester Evening News

Warning to dog owners over deadly toxin outbreak in park lake

People are being warned to keep clear of the water amid the outbreak

Liverpool Echo

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Brits could face fine of up to £1,000 for using hosepipe as ban begins

This month so far has been England's driest July since 1911 with the scorching temperatures leading to widespread wildfires, droughts and an increased demand for water

Daily Mirror

Tyne is the only river in England where wild salmon 'not at risk'

37 of the 42 salmon rivers in England are now categorised as "at risk" which means stocks have fallen below sustainable levels

Chronicle Live

A new nuclear power station needs a vast supply of water. But where will Sizewell C get it from?

Plans for the site have got the go-ahead. The knock-on effect for Suffolk’s rivers and seawater will soon be clear, says author William Atkins

The Guardian - UK

People in England urged to curb water use amid driest conditions since 1976

Local hosepipe bans considered as Environment Agency officials prepare to declare drought in August

The Guardian - UK

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First British hosepipe ban announced with people told save water amid drought fears

Today's meeting did not result in bringing in restrictions, as those in England have instead been urged to "carefully consider the amount they are using given the unprecedented conditions"

Daily Mirror

‘This stinks’: Government accused of hiding from scrutiny over sewage in rivers

Ministers refuse to say whether they have met with water companies to solve problem

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban punishment - £1,000 fine for breaking rules and how you can get caught

Water suppliers have acted to the dry conditions by applying hosepipe bans, with consequences for those who flout the rules as the UK faces extreme heat and a continued lack of rain

Daily Mirror

£100m boost for communities suffering from repeated flooding

The Frequently Flooded Allowance aims to improve access to public funding for small communities recovering from water damage

Wales Online

Wild salmon stocks at ‘crisis point’ with lowest on record in England

Government report calls for urgent action including removing barriers in waterways and better water quality

The Guardian - UK

London weather: Heat and thunderstorms coming to capital in August amid drought warning

Officials warn UK could fall into drought

Evening Standard

UK drought warning as further heatwaves cannot be ruled out

Officials warn UK could fall into drought

Evening Standard

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Bristol Post

22 beach car fails that left a Bentley, Ferrari and Range Rover stranded

Don't let it happen to you when you're next on holiday!

The Guardian - UK

Anglian Water chief lands £1.3m pay despite two-star pollution rating

Campaigners say bonus curbs on Peter Simpson not enough as company logs 25% of all serious pollution incidents last year

Daily Mirror

'Devastating' cyanide pond spill killed '2,000 fish' as firm agrees £20k payout

Fishermen knew something was wrong at Adam's Pond at Shipley Country Park, Heanor, Derbyshire, when dead fish started 'popping up', with Environment Agency tests revealing cyanide had entered the water

Daily Mirror

Brits may be hit with first hosepipe ban in 10 years due to low reservoir levels

Water authorities around the country are advising people to be careful over how much they are using while Southern Water could impose a hosepipe ban affecting one million people

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Liverpool Echo

The council is asking people to ditch their cars and turn to public transport in the area

Birmingham Post

Hinkley Point C proposes changes to way radioactive waste is stored

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation ahead of a decision being made on the proposals later this year

Chronicle Live

Flood defences to be tested at Newcastle Quayside in preparation for emergency scenarios

More than 170 metres of these temporary defences will be erected at the Quayside

The Independent UK

Warning over ‘hazardous substances’ as crowds head to open water to cool down

As well as taking care not to drown in open water, swimmers should be wary of the risks to health posed by taking a dip.

The Guardian - UK

‘Infuriating’: building of Cambridgeshire new town threatens wildlife habitat

Construction of thousands of new homes has sucked away groundwater, killed trees and emptied ponds

Liverpool Echo

Mum's grief as son, 14, drowns in quarry after 'dare' goes wrong

Diane Fowler has opened up on the death of her son who drowned in a quarry during a day out with his friends

The Guardian - UK

The smell of inadequate regulation around England’s water firms

The Environment Agency has tough words for polluting companies – but how has it let things get this bad?

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