3 h. ago I hit a deer and it did £15,000 of damage: Drivers warned of spring risk

In late spring deer move around with new fawns seeking fresh locations to forage for food - leading to an increased number near roads.

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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2 w. ago Gardeners issued crucial warning over 10 plants that easily scorch in the heat

Be careful to avoid placing these shade-loving plants directly in the sun this spring - otherwise you risk destroying their leaves and stunting their future growth

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3 w. ago Drivers warned of items left in car that could spark £4k damage in hot weather

Uswitch has warned drivers of five items that could cause a combined repair cost of £4,000, and drivers have been advised to remove them from their vehicles in the hot weather

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3 w. ago UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say expertsWildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resourcesBritain’s national parks have warned of a “catastrophic” risk from wildfires this Easter after one of the driest early spring seasons on record.Park rangers from the South Downs to the Highlands said the prolonged warm weather and breezy conditions had left large areas extremely dry despite recent rain. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Drivers warned pump mistake 'must stop' or they could damage their engine

A mechanic has revealed that drivers need to be aware of the full meaning of a car's petrol octane rating and that it's best to round up to what's available at the pump

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