2 d. ago Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place?

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

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5 d. ago ‘We’ve begun oil spill response training’: Patagonia prepares for the largest crude oil export port in Argentina

Wildlife experts warn huge facility on the Valdés peninsula in Patagonia could be devastating for ‘a treasure chest of wildlife’The rocky crevices of the Valdés peninsula and the pristine waters of the San Matías Gulf, on the Atlantic coast of Argentinian Patagonia, are a remote sanctuary for marine life, where protected southern right whales breed, orcas hunt and thousands of penguins and sea lions flourish.“It’s a treasure chest of wildlife – a breathtaking, untouched place,” says María Leoní Gaffet, a local wildlife expert and co-director of Península Valdés Orca Research. “It’s unique in the world.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brits offered £3,750 to switchover to EVs but experts warn of huge catch

UK drivers are being offered generous grants worth almost £4,000 as the government unveils its latest investment to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable. However, many models won't be eligible

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3 w. ago Rain's on the way... just in time for the hosepipe ban! England braces for much

Forecasters have issued a yellow 'danger to life' thunderstorm warning from 9pm tomorrow until 6pm on Saturday amid concerns over possible flooding, power cuts and travel disruption.

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4 w. ago Mapped: Where might the UK’s fourth heatwave of the summer hit?

Temperatures could hit 29C in east and southeast England as record dry conditions prompt hosepipe bans

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4 w. ago Hosepipe ban map: Which areas are affected and what restrictions are in place

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

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4 w. ago Drought declared in the Midlands with more hosepipe bans on the way

Millions more expected to enter ‘drought’ status by September

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last month Most of England faces hosepipe bans: Experts warn huge swathes of the country will be unable to water their gardens this summer with another FIVE regions introducing restrictions

The Environment Agency is expected to set out plans today that could see several more regions officially designated as being in drought.

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