Water6 hrs agoDrought revealed remnants of my childhood villageMalcolm Thorp lived in the village of Derwent before it was flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir.6 hrs ago4 days agoBoil water notice lifted after clear bacteria testsAbout 70 homes were told to boil their water on Sunday after a routine test found bacteria.4 days ago6 days agoResidents told to boil tap water due to bacteriaPortsmouth Water says 70 properties in the town may be affected by contaminated supplies.6 days ago17 Oct 2026Lifeguards to remain at 15 beaches over half-termThe RNLI says risks at the coast remain although the summer is over. 17 Oct 202616 Oct 2026South West drought blamed on water firm's 'neglect'Council leader Julian Brazil says the severe drought has been "decades in the making".16 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Severe drought declared in parts of southern EnglandReservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Your hosepipe ban questions answeredWhy is there a hosepipe ban and when will it be lifted? 15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026Your hosepipe ban questions answeredWhy is there a hosepipe ban and when will it be lifted? 15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026MP raises concern over 'reservoirs running dry'Reservoir levels have continued to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.15 Oct 2026...
