Drought3 days agoNo current plans for water use restrictionsGuernsey Water says stocks are "healthy" and it has no plans for restrictions such as hosepipe bans.3 days ago23 Jun 2026The 1976 drought and standpipes in streetsPeople in the South West and Channel Islands conserved water in 30C heat during the summer of 1976.23 Jun 202619 May 2026UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers saySuccessive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.19 May 202624 Apr 2026Grant money for farmers to tackle water shortageThe government funding comes as part of its programme to facilitate growth around Cambridge.24 Apr 202626 Mar 2026Yorkshire Water sewage spills down to 1,000 a weekThe firm pumped sewage into rivers and the sea for 285,000 hours in 2025 - a cut of 33% on 2024.26 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread treeSome 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.20 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Farmer welcomes pipeline to help water-stressed cityThe 28km (17-mile) section is part of Anglian Water's plans to connect the wet north with the dry east.12 Mar 202614 Feb 2026Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years. 14 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Water firm ends hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customersSouth East Water says heavy rainfall over the last two months has eased the pressures on supplies.5 Feb 2026...
