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Water shortfall in England now ‘nationally significant’, drought officials warn

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Water shortfall in England now ‘nationally significant’, drought officials warn

England is now suffering from “nationally significant” water shortfalls despite rain in July, officials warned as the country faces more hot, dry conditions. The national drought group, which includes the Met Office, regulators, government, water companies and other organisations, has met as five areas of the country remain in drought, with six more in prolonged dry weather status. England is seeing widespread environmental and agricultural impacts from the lack of […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

Badenoch suggests migrants held in ‘camps’ as crossings near 50,000 under Labour

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Badenoch suggests migrants held in ‘camps’ as crossings near 50,000 under Labour

Kemi Badenoch has suggested migrants currently housed in hotels could instead be held in “camps”, as the number of English Channel small boat crossings nears 50,000 since Sir Keir Starmer took office. The Conservative Party leader warned that some communities “don’t feel safe”, as she visited Epping in Essex, where protesters have gathered in recent weeks opposing the decision to house asylum seekers in local hotels. Latest Home Office figures […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert

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Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert

Temperatures will soar above 30C in parts of the UK by Monday with another exceptionally hot spell bringing a yellow health alert. A fine day on Sunday will be followed by “strong August sunshine” for England and Wales in the new week, with even the chance of isolated thunderstorms developing, the Met Office said. The forecaster previously said temperatures could reach the mid-30s across central, southern and eastern areas of […]

todayAugust 10, 2025

Shabana Mahmood vows to send foreign criminals ‘packing’ when they are jailed

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Shabana Mahmood vows to send foreign criminals ‘packing’ when they are jailed

Foreign criminals will be sent “packing”, deported immediately when they receive a custodial sentence, the Justice Secretary has pledged. Shabana Mahmood has proposed a law change, which could save taxpayers an average £54,000 per year, per prison place. The changes would apply to prisoners serving fixed-term “determinate” sentences, and authorities would retain their power not to deport a criminal but instead keep them in custody, for example, if the offender […]

todayAugust 10, 2025

Hospice plants Tulip sculptures

Worcestershire

Hospice plants Tulip sculptures

Hundreds of handcrafted tulip sculptures have been planted in Worcester with people encouraged to celebrate someone or something special with one of the flowers. The display, organised by St Richard's Hospice, can be found in the gardens of St Andrew's Spire until 25 August. People are invited to choose a tulip when the display comes to an end, either to collect from the hospice or receive via post, with donations […]

todayAugust 10, 2025

Police arrest 466 people over Palestine Action support at protest

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Police arrest 466 people over Palestine Action support at protest

More than 460 people have been arrested for supporting banned group Palestine Action, with a further five detained for assaulting police officers after protesters gathered in central London. Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by Defend Our Juries, with the Metropolitan Police warning it would arrest anyone expressing support for Palestine Action. In an update posted on X on Saturday evening, Scotland Yard said 466 people had been […]

todayAugust 10, 2025

'Meticulous' new lanterns to be fitted on Worcestershire bridge

Worcestershire

‘Meticulous’ new lanterns to be fitted on Worcestershire bridge

A new set of heritage lanterns are to be installed on a Grade-II listed Worcestershire bridge after the original fittings deteriorated. Eighteen new lanterns will be fitted on Stourport Bridge, replacing the temporary lighting which has been in place since the originals were removed in 2024. Work will begin on Monday, with temporary traffic lights being used to also allow the repainting of existing lamp columns, Worcestershire County Council said. […]

todayAugust 10, 2025

Thousands to enjoy '90s themed Worcester city show

Worcestershire

Thousands to enjoy ’90s themed Worcester city show

Thousands of visitors are set to enjoy the Worcester Show, which is bringing a '90s theme to this year's event. Organisers are inviting people to "to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane" during the event at Pitchcroft on Sunday. More than 14 sections and 170 categories of community competitions will take place, from flowers and photography to handicrafts and culinary creations. Katie Collier, vice chair of Worcester City Council's […]

todayAugust 9, 2025

Father Brown filming location was 'French fantasy'

Worcestershire

Father Brown filming location was ‘French fantasy’

The lead in a BBC drama has praised a filming location in Worcestershire as being like a "French fantasy". Mark Williams, from Bromsgrove, is back as Father Brown, the crime-busting clergyman based on the classic character created by GK Chesterton. The programme returns for its 13th series with filming locations across the UK, including The Chateaux Impney in Droitwich and the theatre in Chipping Norton. Discussing the site, which is […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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