Two Somerset Reservoirs Drop Below Half Capacity Amid National Water Shortfalls Wednesday, August 13, 2025 somerset drought reservoir water-shortage climate-change agriculture wildfire environmentagency heatwave water-conservation England is grappling with serious water shortages, with two key reservoirs in Somerset holding less than half their capacity, officials warn. This alarming shortage comes despite rainfall in July and is compounded by a return … Read More
Train Services Reduced Between London and West Country Due to Dry Soil Conditions Monday, August 4, 2025 railway southwesternrailway track safety embankment delays drought england networkrail speedrestriction Train services between London Waterloo and the West Country have been reduced due to unusually dry soil conditions impacting track safety. South Western Railway (SWR) announced that they have “no alternative” but to run a … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson Receives Outpouring of Support After Sharing Heartbreaking Farm Update Saturday, July 26, 2025 countryfile farming drought agriculture cotswolds adamhenson farmers livestock crops climate Fans of BBC’s Countryfile were deeply moved after Adam Henson shared a heartfelt update about the struggles his farm is facing due to an intense drought. While Adam is widely recognized for his work on the show, he also … Read More
Train Services Suspended at Crewkerne Station Amid Speed Restrictions Wednesday, July 23, 2025 crewkerne southwesternrailway swr networkrail westofenglandline speedrestriction railreplacement tracksafety drought timetablechanges From Monday, July 28, South Western Railway (SWR) will suspend train stops at Crewkerne station until further notice due to track safety concerns. A temporary speed restriction of 40 mph will be enforced over a four-mile … Read More
Beloved Bath Park Pond Dries Up Amid Climate Change Concerns Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath pond climatechange drought heatwave royalvictoriapark wildlife conservation sustainability environment A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, one of Bath’s most popular green spaces, has completely dried up following last week’s intense heatwave. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has installed … Read More
Garden Warning Issued as Millions of Homes Face Potential Hosepipe Bans Wednesday, May 14, 2025 drought water horticulture conservation climate environmentagency reservoirs thameswater infrastructure The Environment Agency has raised a “medium” risk of drought in England this summer, threatening millions of UK households with potential water restrictions after the driest start to the year in over 60 years. … Read More