Water4 hrs agoMayors could be given powers to oversee water companies The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.4 hrs ago17 hrs agoEvery detail of Isle of Man's record July heatwaveIsle of Man had its warmest summer on record in 2026, beating the mark set just last year.17 hrs ago19 hrs agoBusiness leaders urge PM to fast-track reservoir planThe group says the proposed Abingdon reservoir should be considered a critical national priority. 19 hrs ago2 days agoHow do you keep soil healthy during a drought?A grower from Cornwall says soil, density of crop, a good irrigation have protected him in drought.2 days ago5 days agoHosepipe ban could last until winter, firm saysAnglian Water says heavy downpours are needed to replenish supplies5 days ago7 days agoHow a lake built for steel helps fight droughtHow did England's least populated region become home to its largest, drought-battling reservoir?7 days ago8 Sept 2026Reservoir could be up and running within a decadeAnglian Water hopes to begin construction on the reservoir near Chatteris in 2030.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Drought devastation: How to protect London's treesHeatwaves and drought make planting native trees and maintaining the existing canopy more and more difficult.7 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Man repeatedly fixes road damaged by burst pipes"To say it's inconvenient is an understatement," says James Ovel.7 Sept 2026...
