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England recorded driest July in 190 years with just 6.5mm of rain as drought and water stress deepen

In July 2023, England faced its driest month in nearly two centuries, with record-low rainfall. The high temperatures and abundant sunshine led to increased water consumption, resulting in reduced reservoir levels and river flows. Water companies were compelled to impose usage restrictions. Additionally, farmers struggled with early harvesting and depleting…

The Times of India · Aug 11

UK Solar Eclipse 2026: Will You Be Able to See It? Met Office Forecast Explained

The Met Office forecast suggests southern England could have some of the clearest skies during the eclipse.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

England and Wales record driest July on record, Met Office says

Southern England experienced its "driest month ever recorded" in July, the Met Office added, noting that records dated back to 1836.

Euronews · Aug 3

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UK braced for more wildfires as fourth heatwave looms

Parts of southern England will yet again meet their heatwave criteria on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Heatwave and risk of exceptionally severe fires to return after brief lull

Parts of southern England will yet again meet their heatwave criteria on Wednesday, which could see highs of 32C or 33C.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

UK Wildfire: Wales wildfire triggers evacuations as Manchester blaze rages; Southern England placed under ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid scorching heat

UK Wildfire Update: Britain is on high alert as wildfires burn across Wales and the Peak District. Southern England faces an exceptional wildfire risk, the highest level on its Fire Severity Index. London also experienced extreme wildfire risk, disrupting transport and closing rail lines. Major incidents unfolded in North Wales,…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Drug-Driving Crisis: UK Police Test World-First Laughing Gas Breathalyser

UK police are testing the world's first nitrous oxide breathalyser in Southern England, marking a breakthrough in cracking down on drug-driving and improving road safety.

International Business Times UK · May 22

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Scientists may have finally solved how Stonehenge’s massive 25-ton stones reached southern England thousands of years ago

New research pinpoints West Woods in Wiltshire as the origin for most of Stonehenge's massive sarsen stones. This discovery strongly suggests prehistoric humans deliberately transported these stones, refuting theories of natural glacial movement. The findings highlight the remarkable planning and organization of Neolithic communities in undertaking such a monumental construction…

The Economic Times · May 12

House prices rise across the UK but fall five per cent in London's West Central postcodes

Due to higher house prices, stamp duty costs tend to have a bigger effect on buyers in southern England and London than in other areas

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

A thunderstorm warning has come into effect for southern England as downpours continue across parts of the UK.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

How are tornadoes formed? Warning issued for parts of the UK

Tornadoes are actually quite frequent in the UK

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

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