6 h. ago Three UK water companies begin drought plans after England's driest spring in 70 years

The Environment Agency warned that the changing climate means we will see more summer droughts in the coming decades - drier conditions at the start of this year also mean a drought is a possibility

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25 h. ago England facing summer drought after driest start to spring in generations brings low reservoirs, struggling crops and wildfires

A summer drought could be looming in England after the driest start to spring in generations. Lack of rainfall has left reservoir levels dwindling, crops struggling and vegetation parched.

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27 h. ago UK hosepipe ban fears as dry start to spring raises risk of summer drought

England could face a drought this summer after its driest start to spring for 69 years

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28 h. ago Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956

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

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29 h. ago Summer drought fears grow as England sees driest start to spring in 69 years

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

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32 h. ago England’s driest start to spring for 69 years raises risk of summer drought

The Environment Agency said no hosepipe bans are planned but warned water companies may need to put in measures including restrictions in summer.

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1 week ago Stirling cattle farmer spared jail after five cows left to starve

He left the animals in a field near the city without checking on them during a drought in spring and summer 2023 - but was spared jail and dodged a cattle-keeping ban.

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2 w. ago UK weather: Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout after Met Office warning for downpours

Although yellow warnings have been lifted for most of the UK, more rain is on the way for parts of the country in the coming days

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3 w. ago Easter weekend weather: Sunshine forecast for London on Good Friday before rainy weekend

Weather likely to be unsettled on Saturday after prolonged dry spell

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3 w. ago Met Office Easter Weekend weather forecast reveals which day is best for outdoor activities

Scots families will be looking to make the most of their bank holiday weekend - but will the weather be nice enough?

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3 w. ago UK holiday hotspot hit by heavy rain weather warning for Easter weekend

Heavy rain expected in Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay over the Easter weekend

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3 w. ago Will it rain this weekend? Easter weather forecast revealed by Met Office

The Met Office has warned that the Bank Holiday weekend is set to be “changeable”

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3 w. ago Met Office maps reveal Easter weekend weather and there's one entirely dry day

It's a mixed picture but one day looks very promising at least

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3 w. ago Met Office issues weather warning and dampens hopes of a sunny Easter weekend

Showers are expected across the north and south west of England and in Wales on Tuesday and Wednesday, with up to 75mm (3 inches) forecast for some areas.

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3 w. ago Easter weekend weather forecast as Met Office issues rain and thunderstorm warnings

The prolonged dry spell in London has come to a soggy end as rain swept the capital on Tuesday morning

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3 w. ago Met Office predicts when warm weather will return as Easter weekend approaches

It appears there could be light at the end of the tunnel following a period of wet weather

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3 w. ago Easter weather: Met Office gives outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for the week ahead, which includes an outlook for Easter weekend.

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3 w. ago Easter weekend weather forecast as heavy rain ends spring drought

The prolonged dry spell in London has come to a soggy end as rain swept the capital on Tuesday morning

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3 w. ago London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end

Prolonged hot spell could come to an end

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3 w. ago Warm UK weather to come to an end with hail, thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast

Britons soaked up the last of the sun over the weekend, with Saturday marking the hottest day of the year

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