# hosepipe • wessex • ban • restrictions • flooding • britons
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A new hosepipe ban has come into force as forecasters warned parts of the UK could be hit by flooding, with rain set finally to hit drought-stricken land.Some areas in the country will have the
August 18, 2026, 3:26 am
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When ovens and stovetops just won’t do, turn to loaded toasts, open sandwiches, cold noodles and smashed cucumbers, say our no-cook experts
August 18, 2026, 6:00 am
Conservative
August 17, 2026, 11:48 am
Matt Preston’s ‘slightly unhinged’ chilli prep method
August 16, 2026, 10:20 pm
Liberal
The ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ in parts of the UK could result in surface flooding
August 18, 2026, 5:08 am
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August 17, 2026, 6:12 pm
# agriculture • farmers • farms • crop • climate • disease
Conservative
Pacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep grazing are proving effective against climate challenges. These combined approaches enhance soil health and reduce...
August 17, 2026, 10:55 am
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Surreal images of scorched landscapes where water once flowed, as severe droughts lead to dwindling water supplies around the world.
August 17, 2026, 7:59 am
Liberal
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Liberal
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August 17, 2026, 12:25 am
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Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the Atlantic Ocean to show how altitude adjustments can reduce climate impact.
August 18, 2026, 9:05 am
Liberal
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Liberal
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has shared the difficulties caused by high temperatures and a lack of rainfall for Britain's farmers as he revealed how the drought has sparked an earlier harvest
August 17, 2026, 8:30 am
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Millions of people across Europe witness the 'event of the century', a rare total solar eclipse,
August 21, 2026, 11:15 am
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August 17, 2026, 2:38 pm
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The green energy tycoon revealed he has dropped his opposition to the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields, which the Prime Minister will soon have to decide on.
August 18, 2026, 5:41 am
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Conservative
True madness of Net Zero laid bare as £12.7billion 'climate change foreign aid' bill exposed . The scale of the Government's international aid for Net Zero has been revealed
August 17, 2026, 7:41 pm
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As scorching temperatures and high humidity blanket much of the country this summer, with cities notching record highs, outdoor workers face increasingly perilous conditions with limited rules to protect them.
August 17, 2026, 1:43 pm
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August 17, 2026, 10:18 am
Liberal
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# drought • flood • rain • hosepipe • river • reservoir
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