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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Milica Cosic

River Thames source completely dries up 'for first time' as parts of UK hit by drought

The source of the River Thames has completely dried up as parts of England are hit by drought conditions.

Pictures from the mouth of the spot in the Cotswold reveal the exposed river bed that was once filled with water.

Given that the source has shifted more than two miles (four kilometers) downstream - from Thames Head near Cirencester in Gloucestershire - it is unclear when the full length of the river will flow again.

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