43 h. ago A9 dualling: Drivers face 43 miles of roadworks as huge road upgrade ramps up

Construction of next section due to start next spring

Transport

2 w. ago Tornado could hit parts of the UK as rain batters south, says forecaster

It follows the driest start to spring in nearly six decades.

Events

2 w. ago 'Climate change is clear for all to see and it’s why we need to take water seriously'

Rachel Hallos, vice-president of the National Farmers Union, warns the driest start to spring in 70 years is of great concern to the farming sector - and why new water investment is urgently needed

Politics

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.

Politics

3 w. ago Temperatures soar across the UK – but thunder and lightning may be on the way

It has been the driest start to spring in 69 years, according to the Environment Agency

Politics

4 w. 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.

Events

4 w. 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

Events

4 w. 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.

Events

4 w. 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

Politics

4 w. 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.

Events