Drought10 hrs agoDrought declared in Yorkshire after dry weatherEnvironment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September.10 hrs ago1 day agoDrought permit issued in bid to secure supplyUrgent measures are being introduced as one of South West Water's strategic reservoirs runs low.1 day ago2 days agoMore controls possible as reservoir level dropsMore water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.2 days ago3 days agoHalf the harvest, twice the bills: how drought hit farmsFarmers gathered much less wheat in 2026 and dairy farmers' costs rose.3 days ago3 days agoPuffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of waterLundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.3 days ago3 days agoMore controls possible as reservoir level dropsMore water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.3 days ago3 days agoConcern as historic pond remains a puddle despite rainThe Crammer in Devizes has still not recovered despite rain throughout September.3 days ago5 days agoWill £4m dredging solve a dock's silt problem?Silt levels at Gloucester Docks have become so high water depths have fallen below navigable levels.5 days ago5 days agoPumpkin patch saved by lucky decision last yearThe summer's dry weather means pumpkins are smaller than usual this year, and ripening earlier.5 days ago...
