46 h. ago Wildfire prevention urged by London Fire Brigade after dry spring

Wildfire prevention urged by London Fire Brigade after dry spring  BBC

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9 d. ago Drought officially declared for millions of Brits as Environment Agency issues warning

Following a period of 'dry weather status', the north-west of England is now officially in drought following weeks of parched conditions which saw reservoir water levels drop

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9 d. ago Five areas now in drought, says Environment Agency, after dry spring

The agency says water companies should 'follow the plan' on hosepipe bans

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1 week ago UK has sunniest spring on record but what are the implications of the dry spell?

Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle said seven of the top 10 sunniest springs on record for the UK have occurred since the year 2000. Alongside a dry spell it puts food production and the natural environment under increasing pressure.

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2 w. ago Spring in the UK has been so dry and warm. Will the good weather return?

An area of high pressure known as a ‘blocking’ weather system is the culprit

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2 w. ago ‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

Spring has so far been sunny and dry with above average sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20Cs.

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2 w. ago 'Lunar landscape' sees reservoirs dry up as UK experiences driest spring in a century

Farmers are desperate for rain to keep their animals and crops alive as reservoirs dry up in scorching temperatures with people urged to go easy on their water supply

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2 w. ago Giant strawberries 'you cannot fit in your mouth' are coming to UK supermarkets following an unusually warm and dry British spring

Giant strawberries that 'you cannot fit in your mouth' are coming to UK supermarkets this summer, experts reveal.

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2 w. ago Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

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2 w. ago Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

The Royal Horticultural Society’s world famous flower show features gardens that look to a drier future in the face of climate change.

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3 w. ago Club golfers urged to support greenkeepers facing 'big challenges' in dry spring

BIGGA issues call in bid to create unity during tough time for greenkeepers in UK

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3 w. ago Mapped: Where Britain is at risk of drought amid hosepipe ban warning

Households are being warned of the potential risk of water restrictions, as parts of the country experience the driest start to the year for nearly a century

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3 w. ago Met Office verdict on when it will rain next after 'unusually dry' spring in UK

England faces a 'medium' risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall – so when will it next rain?

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3 w. ago Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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3 w. ago ‘Medium’ risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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3 w. ago Thames Water boss issues stark warning on restrictions after dry spring

Thames Water has upped its drought level plans given the driest spring for decades. Chris Weston - amid defending his £195,000 bonus - has raised the spectre of supply issues

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3 w. ago Here’s why the UK spring has been so dry and warm, and whether it’ll continue

An area of high pressure known as a ‘blocking’ weather system is the culprit

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