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Short respite before next heatwave as drought risk increases
A brief cooling period occurs this Monday before a fifth heatwave brings soaring temperatures, further intensifying the ongoing drought crisis across England and Wales.
Additional UK regions face drought as fifth heatwave approaches
New heatwave conditions and a lack of rain are pushing more UK regions toward official drought status, with temperatures expected to peak at 35C.
UK Temperatures to Drop but Drought Conditions Persist
A cooling trend is moving into the UK, yet major drought-affected areas in England and Wales are not expected to see the rain they desperately need.
Environment Agency declares drought across seven English regions
Seven English regions have entered an official drought state following a record-dry summer and extreme heat, according to the Environment Agency.
Former Southern Water CEO faces fraud charges regarding water testing
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright faces fraud charges after judges rejected his legal bid to stop a prosecution regarding manipulated water quality tests.
Government Watchlist Identifies Nearly 30 Illegal Waste ‘Super Sites’
The Environment Agency has released a watchlist of 117 high-priority illegal waste sites in England, including nearly 30 'super sites' containing massive quantities of debris.