4 d. ago Why the UK is having a 'false autumn' with leaves turning brown in summer

The UK is currently experiencing a 'false autumn' due to the unseasonably warm and dry weather throughout summer

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7 d. ago Water scarcity restrictions to have ‘devastating’ impact on Scotland agriculture sector

Farmers and businesses in north Fife are facing the country's first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather.

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8 d. ago SEPA imposes first water scarcity restrictions of the year as dry weather leaves rivers 'critically low'

Two areas have reached significant scarcity - the highest level of water scarcity - with restrictions imposed on some farmers and businesses.

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8 d. ago Water restrictions put in place as Scottish rivers at 'critically low level'

Without a period of consistent rainfall, it is said that further catchments could escalate to ‘significant scarcity’ in the coming days.

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9 d. ago Huge 100m weather phenomenon captured over Scots town leaving locals stunned

The 60-year-old pulled over to film and despite seeing the unique force of nature before, said he had never seen one so tall moving eerily slow.

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1 week ago London weather: Temperature to peak on Bank Holiday Monday before Hurricane Erin leaves mark

Londoners are promised a glorious day of warm sunshine this August Bank Holiday

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1 week ago Low river levels in Dumfries and Galloway causing concern for environment experts

The Esk, Annan, Nith, Dee and Cree have all been moved to 'early warning' status in the latest water scarcity report.

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2 w. ago Where camels die of thirst: Morocco’s oasis emergency – in pictures

Before It’s Gone is a series about the climate crisis and water scarcity in Morocco by photographer M’hammed Kilito, who highlights the degradation of countless oases Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Middle East crisis live: time not right to recognise Palestinian state, says Danish PM – updates

Mette Frederiksen says recognition should take place when a ‘sustainable and democratic state’ could be created, and that Denmark would use its EU presidency to increase pressure on Israel and HamasThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates

Four children said to be among those killed in strikes on Bureij refugee camp, while 12 people were killed seeking aid, according to Al JazeeraThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scottish rivers: SEPA say several rivers close to having 'critically low' water levels

It is the third time this year that river levels in eastern Scotland have given Sepa cause for concern.

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3 w. ago Stop leaving these five items in a hot car as they could be dangerous

As temperatures are set to soar across the UK once again, a car expert has warned motorists to be careful about what they leave in their cars in hot weather

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3 w. ago Storm Floris aftermath leaves thousands without power for second night

The brutal weather system brought winds of up to 90mph, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the dark and causing chaos across the power network.

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4 w. ago Terry Reid, British musician championed by the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page and more, dies aged 75

Known as ‘Superlungs’, Reid turned down the role of frontman in Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple to focus on solo careerTerry Reid, the British musician whose soaring and soulful voice earned him the nickname “Superlungs”, and whose career intersected with the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jimmy Page, has died aged 75, as confirmed by his UK representative. He had been receiving cancer treatment in recent months.Reid never had a hit on the UK charts, but albums such as 1973’s River remain critically acclaimed, and he was held in such high esteem that he was courted by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple to be those bands’ lead singer, but turned each of them down. Aretha Franklin stated in 1968: “There are only three things happening in England: the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Terry Reid.” Continue reading...

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