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Southern Water challenged over request to take more water from River Test

Fish populations in the Hampshire chalk stream would be harmed if EA gives drought permit, says Fish Legal

The Guardian - UK

Why does Bristol Water not need to introduce a hosepipe ban?

It is to do with the difference in water sources between water supply companies

Bristol Post

Water bans for Brits as top 12 bosses take home £50million between them

The top 12 UK water firm chiefs are said to have taken home £50million between them - despite leaking billions of litres of water each day

Daily Mirror

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Heatwave warning issued for popular Brit holiday hotspot with temperatures nearing 40C

Weather agency, Aemet, says maximum temperatures of up to 37C are expected from Sunday.

Daily Record

Brits warned of heatwave as alert issued in holiday hotspot with temperatures nearing 40C

One man has died and five others have been saved from a popular beach after getting in trouble in the water in Tenerife as a new heatwave alert was issued in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Daily Mirror

Call to manage Britain’s water now or risk needing emergency bottle supplies

Warning follows driest July in more than 100 years

The Independent UK

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

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At least 17 million Brits could face hosepipe ban and potential £1,000 fines

Severely below average rainfall over the last eight months is causing water companies to take drastic action during what has so far been one of the driest years on record

Daily Mirror

Southern Water becomes the first company to issue hosepipe ban

Southern Water has become the first company to issue a hosepipe ban due to the recent period of dry weather.

Evening Standard

First hosepipe ban of the year announced amid UK drought fears

Southern Water said river flows are approximately 25 per cent lower than they should be for this time of year

Chronicle Live

First hosepipe ban to come into force amid one of driest years for more than a century

Southern Water said river flows were 25% lower than they should be in July

Wales Online

Millions may face hosepipe ban after England’s driest July since 1911

More water companies considering move after Southern Water imposes first such ban for a decade

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

Gatwick airport runs low on water forcing closure of toilets and restaurants amid heatwave

Burst pipe cut pressure for miles around and left airport scrambling to provide water to passengers

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The Guardian - UK

Jail water firm bosses over ‘appalling’ pollution, says Environment Agency

Report shows English water and sewage firms’ performance on pollution has declined to worst in years

Daily Mirror

Schools forced to close after going without water for 24 hours in UK heatwave

Pupils have been asked to stay at home in the extreme heat as a lack of water has forced schools across the Isle of Sheppey to close

Daily Record

Brave mum will 'never mentally recover' from rescuing tot after he fell down manhole

Footage of the accident showcased Amy rushing to the manhole within seconds of Theo disappearing.

The Independent UK

‘I thought he was dead’: Mother jumped into open sewer to save toddler son who fell 20ft when manhole collapsed

Child swallowed sewer water in the accident

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Daily Mirror

Mum's terror as son falls 5ft down drain shaft on walk after faulty manhole gives way

Video caught from a neighbour's house shows the bone-chilling moment toddler, Theo, disappeared from view with his mum Amy Blyth, dramatically rescuing him from the sewer water in Ashford, Kent

The Guardian - UK

Southern Water offers bill discounts to some sewage protesters

Firm makes apparent concession to boycott that began over untreated discharges into coastal waters

The Guardian - UK

‘Sewage discharges will be routine’: Chichester protests at Tory housing targets

West Sussex does not have infrastructure to cope with more development, say residents, who fear disaster for protected sites

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