2 h. ago Warning issued as north west sees driest start to a year for almost a century

Households are being warned of the risk of water restrictions

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3 h. ago Boil tap water 'until further notice' warning issued to some UK householders

Households in the affected area have been urged to boil all tap water used for drinking, brushing teeth and preparation of foods.

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16 h. ago Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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16 h. ago Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid dry weather

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

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17 h. ago ‘Medium’ risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

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21 h. ago Millions of households at risk of hosepipe ban after driest start to the year for decades

Some parts of the country have suffered the driest start to the year since the 1930s, leading to water companies having to consider restrictions to conserve supplies

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21 h. ago Millions of households at increased threat of hosepipe ban after driest start to the year for decades

Some parts of the country have suffered the driest start to the year since the 1930s, leading to water companies having to consider restrictions to conserve supplies

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21 h. ago Liquid Leisure park where girl, 11, drowned at birthday party 'had no signs warning of deep water'

An inquest into the death of 11-year-old schoolgirl Kyra Hill after she drowned at a water park in August 2022 has heard there were no signs warning of deep water

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21 h. ago Britain on high drought alert: Restrictions warning issued for 16 million people as UK on track for driest spring on record

Much of the UK has become parched in recent weeks amid sustained warm and dry weather, which meteorologists expect will continue for at least another ten days.

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22 h. ago No deep water warnings at leisure park beach where girl drowned, inquest hears

Kyra Hill got into trouble in a designated swimming area when attending a birthday party at Liquid Leisure near Windsor.

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22 h. ago Water warnings as some areas have driest start to year for nearly a century

Scotland has had its driest start to the year since 1931 while north-west and north-east England have had the lowest rainfall since 1929.

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24 h. ago Thames Water warns customers of potential restrictions as drought risk looms

Chief executive Chris Weston said the company is doing ‘all we need to’ to prepare for potential water shortages.

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24 h. ago 'Boil tap water' warning after high levels of bacteria discovered

Brits living in parts of one UK county have been urged to boil their tap water 'until further notice'

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25 h. ago Thames Water boss issues stark warning on restrictions after dry spring

Thames Water has upped its drought level plans given the driest spring for decades. Chris Weston - amid defending his £195,000 bonus - has raised the spectre of supply issues

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50 h. ago UK urgent drought warning as water levels drop dramatically in key reservoirs

There are currently no plans for a hose pipe ban of any kind, however, as the lack of rain is expected to carry on for another week, it could happen sooner rather than later

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4 d. 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

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5 d. ago United Utilities issues urgent plea to all Manchester households

Across England, it has so far been the driest start to the year since 1956

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5 d. ago Hikers on popular Scots trail warned after several left unwell from drinking river water

Nine walkers so far have reported unpleasant symptoms.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Met Office warns of ‘cold water shock’ for Brits planning to swim in sea as temperatures reach 23C this weekend

A warning has been issued by the Met Office

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