16 h. 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.

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17 h. 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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18 h. 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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19 h. 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

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22 h. 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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5 d. ago Build hanging baskets with 'thriller, spiller, filler' method for a stunning display

If you want colourful hanging displays this spring but don't know where to start, this method is the secret

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1 week ago 12 of the best bluebell woods in Scotland to visit this spring

Mid-spring means the start of bluebell season in Scotland, and there are plenty of lovely walks in which to enjoy these seasonal beauties.

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1 week ago March home sales slowed in a lethargic opening to the spring buying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in March, a sluggish start to the spring homebuying season as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged many prospective home shoppers

Economics

2 w. ago Exact date Brits to sizzle in 20C spring weekend scorcher after drizzly Easter

The new maps suggest a significant shift in the UK's weather fortunes after what has been a less than steller start to spring - with temperatures surging by up to 5C

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3 w. ago 10 essential spring cleaning jobs to ensure your house is spotless for Easter

Now that spring has finally sprung, there is no better time to give your home a proper deep clean. But where do you even start with this mammoth task? Here are 10 essential spring cleaning jobs to tackle now.

Society

3 w. ago Brits could soon be plagued by swarms of deadly Asian hornets as weather warms

The warm start to spring has led to the 25mm-long yellow-legged hornets, which can kill 90,000 pollinating insects in just one season, to successfully breed and surge in numbers

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