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UK weather: extreme heat warning in place for England and Wales as near 500% increase in wildfires reported – as it happened

Dorset and Wiltshire fire service says it has seen a ‘massive’ rise in wildfires compared to last year

The Guardian - UK

Heatwave: 13 rivers in England at lowest level ever recorded as nation suffers from crippling drought

Most of England’s rivers classed as ‘notably low’ after driest July in nearly 90 years

The Independent UK

Greater Manchester reservoir is 'lowest ever seen' as drought declared in eight areas of England

It comes as a drought has been formally announced in parts of England

Manchester Evening News

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Brits told 'wash dogs outside and reuse cooking water' as drought hits parts of UK

As members of the public and businesses are being urged to use water wisely, Water UK is reminding the public of how they can do their bit, whether in an area affected by drought or not

Daily Mirror

Drought could be declared in UK area leading to rules on water use and hosepipe ban

The Environment Agency's National Drought Group gets together and looks at statistics including rainfall, how much water is left in rivers, reservoirs and lakes

Daily Mirror

UK weather: drought expected to be declared in parts of England on Friday

Drought group preparing to meet as Met Office issues highest fire risk warning for much of England

The Guardian - UK

What are they not telling us about the damage done to our rivers?

Letters: Karen Lloyd on the Environment Agency’s lack of transparency, and Paul Sedgwick on the misguided moratorium on housebuilding across wide areas of the country

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Environment Agency pension fund criticised for owning stakes in UK water firms

Campaigner Feargal Sharkey says profiteering from firms that dump raw sewage into rivers an ‘obscenity’

The Guardian - UK

UK heatwave and global warming erodes coastline and risks wiping areas off map

Walkers watched in horror as a large section of Sidmouth coastline in Devon crashed onto the beach at 9.15am on Monday. Parts of the cliff face were still tumbling into the sea hours later

Daily Mirror

Britain's notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you won't like what replaces it

The UK had the driest start to a year since the 1970s in 2022, with large parts of southern England receiving less than 50% of their normal winter rainfall. On top of that, southern England recently received just 17% of its average rainfall for July, in what was the country’s…

The Conversation

The Standard View: In this drought, water leaks are unforgivable

Another day, another major water leak in London that has left scores of properties damaged and thousands of residents experiencing low pressure or nothing at all coming out of their taps.

Evening Standard

Drought: what is it and what can be done about it?

England is facing drought conditions after months of low rainfall.

The Independent UK

Met Office warns of 35C heatwave 'weather event' as 10-day scorcher sparks fire fears

The Environment Agency has warned we are facing the 'early signs of drought' with no rain on the horizon during another spell of sizzling weather

Daily Mirror

What will be the future of the Thames Estuary settlements?

Residents of Eastchurch fear rising sea levels and flooding risk after a landslide caused a family to lose their home.

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Daily Mirror

Horrifying drought map shows UK areas at risk of hosepipe ban as dry weather continues

Farmers fear for their crops, millions face water restrictions and parks have been baked yellow as the record- breaking hot dry spell continues to fry the country

Wales Online

Millions of homes look set to see hosepipe bans within weeks

The Environment Agency says the country will be in drought this month if dry conditions continue

Wales Online

Swimmers who got gastroenteritis blast water firm for releasing sewage into sea

They said it ruined their holiday

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Gateshead woman's fury after sewage dump at Kent seaside leaves her, partner and dog with gastroenteritis

Georgia Hearn has slammed Southern Water for dumping sewage in the sea

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Liverpool Echo

Warning to dog owners as beauty spot sealed off

The council said there is a danger to pets and humans

Daily Mirror

Kent and Sussex hosepipe ban as millions face restrictions after extreme weather

Millions in Kent and Sussex have been told by South East Water to restrict their use of hosepipes and sprinklers from August 12

Daily Mirror

Two million more households to be hit by hosepipe ban today as dry spell goes on

Customers in the south of England look likely to be affected as companies plan to restrict water usage due to diminishing levels in rivers and reservoirs caused by the drought conditions

Nottingham Post

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

Some neighbours said it is 'hard to breathe'

Manchester Evening News

Fury over Trafford homes 'flooded with raw sewage'

Twice a year houses are being submerged under the water

Liverpool Echo

Warning to dog owners over deadly toxin outbreak in park lake

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

Daily Mirror

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

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