Drought is expected to be declared in more areas of England, possibly including the north-west, as officials meet on Monday to assess water shortages. Amber heat health alerts have been issued for much of England ahead of a fifth summer heatwave that could bring temperatures near 36C.
BBC News – UK North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of England Drought is expected to be declared in more areas of England as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer. The National Drought Group, whose members include the government, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, the Met Office and conservation experts, will meet on Monday to assess the situ…
North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of England Drought is expected to be declared in more areas of England as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer. The National Drought Group, whose members include the government, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, the Met Office and conservation experts, will meet on Monday to assess the situ…
BBC News – UK Officials will meet on Monday to assess water shortages across the country as a new heatwave builds.
BBC News – UK Harry Potter fans have forced the relocation of a £430 million undersea power cable linking the UK and Ireland after complaining it would run beneath a memorial to Dobby, a fictional elf, on a Welsh beach. The cable route has been diverted to pass near Bronze Age human burial remains instead.
BBC News – UK Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.
BBC News – UK A woman staying at a London Travelodge was physically attacked by her domestic abuser after hotel staff gave him a key to her room without checking, the BBC reports. The woman, who is remaining anonymous, said she had gone to the hotel for a 'night away from the fear'. The incident is the latest reported case of the chain giving room keys to men without first verifying with the guest.
