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In the last hour

Shropshire braces for floods as barriers to be installed amid continued Storm Claudia downpours Shropshire Star17:11

Shrewsbury braces for floods as barriers to be installed amid continued Storm Claudia downpours Shropshire Star17:01

In the last 2 hours

Abstracting floodwater outside of licence conditions during flood events National Farmers' Union (Press Release)16:26

In the last 4 hours

Storm Claudia: commuter trains significantly reduced and flood warnings issued Bucks Herald15:39

'Some areas could see up to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours' - Further flooding likely from Storm Claudia Farmers Guardian15:09

England 'faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter' My London14:55

In the last 6 hours

The Midlands remains in drought despite Storm Claudia heavy rainfall as more widespread dry spells are predicted by the … Express & Star13:45

Storm Claudia alert with 15 areas of West Midlands most at risk Birmingham Live13:19

The Midlands remains in drought despite heavy rainfall as more widespread dry spells are predicted by the Environment… Express & Star13:14

Environment Agency forecasts continued drought in 2026 without 'sustained' winter rainfall BusinessGreen12:07

Further flooding in England likely from Storm Claudia GOV.UK (Press Release)11:58

In the last 8 hours

Flood alerts in place across Derbyshire as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain Derbyshire Times10:54

Report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without a wet winter GOV.UK (Press Release)10:37

Earlier today

Three flood alerts in place across West Midlands as Storm Claudia continues to batter the region - here's where Express & Star08:40

Flood alerts in place across West Midlands as Storm Claudia continues to batter region Express & Star08:30

England warned of 'drought' risk for 2026 in Environmental Agency message Devon Live08:17

Residents urged to have their say over controversial housing plans Barnsley Chronicle06:06

Midlands faces drought matter of months as warning issued Birmingham Live05:41

Widespread drought next year without wet winter, Environment Agency warns The Telegraph & Argus03:58

Drought to continue without ‘sustained rainfall’, Environment Agency warns The Grocer00:36

England could face widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter The Independent00:18

England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency Evening Standard00:12

Environment Agency says only a long, wet winter will save England from drought Farmers Guardian00:02

Yesterday

Walleys Quarry set to be extra smelly this week - here's why Stoke-On-Trent Live17:03 13-Nov-25

Thousands of Broads fish saved after seawater surge BBC06:50 13-Nov-25

Investigation into 1,000 dead fish in fishing lake BBC06:29 13-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Concerns over Scarborough’s bathing water quality improvement process The Scarborough News17:28 12-Nov-25

New flood scheme launched in Great Shefford GOV.UK (Press Release)16:15 12-Nov-25

What's been done to stop flooding in the worst-affected areas of Swindon? Swindon Advertiser06:48 12-Nov-25

High-temperature incineration still key to destroying PFAS, UK study finds Envirotec01:06 12-Nov-25

East Devon waste firm accuses Environment Agency of being 'unfair' Midweek Herald, Devon19:33 11-Nov-25

'Be prepared': Flood alert issued for Bridlington The Scarborough News16:53 11-Nov-25

Derbyshire firm to pay nearly £90,000 for breaking waste permit GOV.UK (Press Release)13:41 11-Nov-25

Three swans and several thousand fish killed in ‘pollution incident’ KentOnline12:30 11-Nov-25

Road to be re-routed as potential cliff top collapse risks cutting off homes Yorkshire Post10:21 11-Nov-25

One in five EU heart deaths linked to environmental hazards Air Quality News09:34 11-Nov-25

Plans moved forward to re-route road as 'cliff edge location now at immediate risk of collapse' Teesside Live01:54 11-Nov-25

Swans and fish die amid pollution incident BBC21:06 10-Nov-25

Drivers warned of delays as Lymington flood defences set for vital repair works Daily Echo03:50 8-Nov-25

Investigation continues after dead fish found in river’s mysterious foam layer Suffolk News13:04 7-Nov-25

Cornwall still on flood alert after heavy rain and high tides Cornwall Live11:20 7-Nov-25

Flood warnings and alerts remain in force across Cumbria this weekend The Whitehaven News, Cumbria08:59 7-Nov-25

In the last month

Whitchurch to Chester flood alert to be updated says Environment Agency Evening Leader19:31 6-Nov-25

Consultation launched on major Suffolk water infrastructure plan New Civil Engineer16:35 6-Nov-25

Shropshire farmer to pay nearly £40,000 for slurry pollution GOV.UK (Press Release)16:09 6-Nov-25

Farmer told to pay nearly £40,000 for polluting quarry lagoon with dairy slurry Shropshire Star15:53 6-Nov-25

New 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding GOV.UK (Press Release)10:23 6-Nov-25

Met Office tells Brits in 17 places to prepare 'emergency kit' and three items The Mirror04:10 6-Nov-25

Severn Trent given power to fill reservoirs with river water as drought persists ITV19:16 5-Nov-25

Flood alerts issued across parts of Devon after heavy rain Devon Live16:19 5-Nov-25

Environment Agency issues drought permit to help refill Derbyshire reservoirs Derbyshire Times15:31 5-Nov-25

Another flood alert has been issued for Warrington - here are the details Warrington Guardian15:25 5-Nov-25

Elmbridge Eagles Rugby site Oaken Lane Claygate Elmbridge Borough Council (Press Release)14:57 5-Nov-25

Environment Agency issues drought permit to Severn Trent Water GOV.UK (Press Release)14:50 5-Nov-25

Cornwall on flood alert as three 'act now' red warnings issued Cornwall Live14:45 5-Nov-25

Environment Agency exceeds target for closing illegal waste sites Circular Online10:18 5-Nov-25

Road floods after high tides and wet weather as alert issued Dorset Echo08:59 5-Nov-25

'Toxic thunderdome' assembly urged to back proposed environment agency BBC06:29 5-Nov-25

The areas at risk of flooding tonight as alert is issued in Warrington Warrington Guardian23:06 4-Nov-25

Flood alert issued for Isle of Wight coast due to high tides OnTheWight16:58 4-Nov-25

Dangers of illegally burning waste Knowsley News15:20 4-Nov-25

Cockermouth on 'high alert' as Environment Agency issues flood warning - says council The Carlisle News & Star14:50 4-Nov-25

Plymouth flood alert issued as grim weather warning arrives Plymouth Live12:19 4-Nov-25

Flood alerts in Cornwall as 18-hour weather warning arrives Cornwall Live11:45 4-Nov-25

Flood alert issued along Teignbridge coast and estuaries Mid Devon Advertiser11:12 4-Nov-25

‘Extensive action’ taken to protect York homes after ‘devastating’ 2000 floods York Press06:35 4-Nov-25

International collaborative effort to understand dengue and Zika Imperial College London00:08 4-Nov-25

Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs GOV.UK (Press Release)12:50 3-Nov-25

Flood alerts issued across Lancashire as heavy rain continues - this is what you need to know Lancashire Evening Post12:03 3-Nov-25

Environment Agency grants first UK environmental permit for amine carbon capture at Immingham CHP New Civil Engineer16:36 31-Oct-25

EDF’s plan to decommission Hinkley Point B approved despite regulator’s concerns New Civil Engineer15:45 31-Oct-25

One in hospital after fuel tanker falls down embankment near Oswestry - fire service and Environment Agency called Shropshire Star14:04 31-Oct-25

Fuel tanker falls down embankment near Oswestry - fire service and Environment Agency called Shropshire Star13:44 31-Oct-25

Environment Agency on the scene after fuel tanker falls down embankment Shropshire Star13:14 31-Oct-25

Hull Nature Trail pilot launches with new plants, seating areas and fishing access points Hull Live12:11 31-Oct-25

Environment Agency: Drought to run into 2026 without more rain The Grocer16:30 30-Oct-25

Honiton farmer prosecuted for 'horror movie' neglect and pollution Crediton Courier15:48 30-Oct-25

Devon farmer jointly prosecuted over 'horror movie' conditions GOV.UK (Press Release)15:25 30-Oct-25

Mercury fillings are taking a bite out of British wildlife and river health Wildlife and Countryside Link12:04 30-Oct-25

MP criticises water company after environmental rating halves Bournemouth Daily Echo07:08 30-Oct-25

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