Winter hosepipe bans continue in three UK regions
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
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15 West Midlands Areas on Flood Alert for Storm Claudia
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood alerts across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall. Residents in Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding counties urged to prepare.
Storm Claudia's 3-Hour Deluge Hits Midlands
West Midlands faces amber weather alert as Storm Claudia brings 3-hour heavy rainfall deluge, with 13.3mm per hour predicted. Flooding and travel disruption expected.
Storm Claudia's 24-Hour Rain Warning Hits West Midlands
Storm Claudia batters the West Midlands with a 24-hour yellow rain warning. Expect flooding, travel chaos, and potential danger to life. Stay safe and informed.
Rossendale Ramblers: Autumn walks in Yorkshire
Rossendale Ramblers have been treated to exceptional autumn colours on recent walks around Ogden Water and Clowbridge. Join their upcoming pub walk on November 15th or explore Yorkshire Peaks routes.
Storm Claudia 'Danger to Life' Amber Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a 12-hour amber weather warning for Storm Claudia, forecasting heavy rain and flooding across the West Midlands. Learn how to stay safe.
Storm Claudia brings amber flood warning to Birmingham
Storm Claudia batters Birmingham with a 12-hour amber rain warning. Risk of flooding and severe travel disruption. Stay informed and avoid travel.
Midlands faces drought threat without wet winter
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning for Storm Claudia
The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning as Storm Claudia approaches, bringing a month's rain in 24 hours and a danger to life from flooding.
Amber 'Danger to Life' rain warning for Birmingham
The Met Office has issued a severe amber warning for rain as Storm Claudia hits Birmingham, posing a 'danger to life' from flooding. Discover the expected impacts and how to stay safe.
Amber weather warning as Storm Claudia hits West Midlands
Amber weather warning issued for Storm Claudia in Birmingham and West Midlands. Heavy rain and flooding expected. Check your flood risk and prepare a flood kit now.
Amber warning as Storm Claudia brings flooding risk
The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning as Storm Claudia threatens a month's rain in 24 hours, causing potential flooding and disruption across central and southern UK.
Morrisons adds paid pure water stations in UK stores
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 ultra-pure water stations across UK stores. Find locations, costs, and how this new service benefits tradespeople and shoppers.
Prepare emergency kit for Storm Claudia, UK warned
The Met Office issues an amber warning as Storm Claudia brings flooding risk. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with 9 essential items before midday Friday.
Birmingham yellow weather warning for heavy rain
A 24-hour Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain is in place for Birmingham from Friday 6am, bringing flooding risks and travel disruption. Stay informed.
HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
Flooding Forces Driving Instructor to Cancel Lessons
A Birmingham driving instructor was forced to cancel £252 worth of lessons after the A34 Birchfield Underpass closure caused major traffic chaos. Read how the flooding impacted local business and commuters.
24-Hour Yellow Weather Warning for West Midlands
The Met Office has issued a 24-hour yellow weather warning for the West Midlands, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds from Friday. Potential flooding and travel disruption expected. Stay informed.
Birmingham Flooding: Roads Closed, Buses Diverted
Heavy rain overnight has caused significant flooding in Birmingham, leading to road closures, bus diversions, and motorway delays. Officials urge caution.
Birmingham Floods Cause Two-Hour Rush Hour Jams
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
Morrisons adds pure water stations to UK stores
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 self-service pure water stations. The initiative supports local professionals and enhances sustainability. Find your nearest location.
Wessex Water faces £11m penalty over sewage spills
Ofwat proposes Wessex Water pays £11m for wastewater network failures. The cost cannot be passed to customers despite recent bill increases. Discover the full story.
UK Couple Die in Spanish Flash Floods
Donald and Terry Turner, a retired couple from Burntwood, tragically died when their car was submerged during catastrophic floods in Valencia. Read their story.
66-Hour Weather Warning for England This Weekend
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for rain covering much of England this weekend, with potential flooding and travel disruption expected from Friday evening through Monday morning.
3cm Per Hour Rain to Batter UK - Met Office Alert
Met Office issues severe weather warnings as torrential rain threatens widespread flooding and travel chaos across the UK with some areas facing up to 3cm of rainfall every hour.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Welsh Water Performance Lagging Behind Competitors
Exclusive investigation reveals Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is lagging significantly behind competitors in key service areas, raising concerns about value for money and environmental performance.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Urgent UK beach warning as sewage contaminates coastlines
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
Triple bill hike nightmare for UK households in April
Millions of British families face a perfect storm of rising costs as council tax, broadband and mobile bills, and water charges are all set to increase simultaneously this spring, adding hundreds of pounds to annual living expenses.
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