The Latest Breaking News from Environment Agency

Fury over Trafford homes 'flooded with raw sewage'

Twice a year houses are being submerged under the water

Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022

Warning to dog owners over deadly toxin outbreak in park lake

People are being warned to keep clear of the water amid the outbreak

Liverpool Echo · Aug 1, 2022

Brits could face fine of up to £1,000 for using hosepipe as ban begins

This month so far has been England's driest July since 1911 with the scorching temperatures leading to widespread wildfires, droughts and an increased demand for water

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

‘This stinks’: Government accused of hiding from scrutiny over sewage in rivers

Ministers refuse to say whether they have met with water companies to solve problem

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Hosepipe ban punishment - £1,000 fine for breaking rules and how you can get caught

Water suppliers have acted to the dry conditions by applying hosepipe bans, with consequences for those who flout the rules as the UK faces extreme heat and a continued lack of rain

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022

£100m boost for communities suffering from repeated flooding

The Frequently Flooded Allowance aims to improve access to public funding for small communities recovering from water damage

Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022

Wild salmon stocks at ‘crisis point’ with lowest on record in England

Government report calls for urgent action including removing barriers in waterways and better water quality

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

London weather: Heat and thunderstorms coming to capital in August amid drought warning

Officials warn UK could fall into drought

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022

UK drought warning as further heatwaves cannot be ruled out

Officials warn UK could fall into drought

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022

22 beach car fails that left a Bentley, Ferrari and Range Rover stranded

Don't let it happen to you when you're next on holiday!

Bristol Post · Jul 25, 2022