Midland Villagers Face Devastation as Floods Hit Twice in One Year Sunday, February 22, 2026 flooding greatglen leicestershire flooddamage homeowners recovery resilience environmentagency floodrisk community Residents of Great Glen, Leicestershire, are living in constant fear following two severe floods in just one year that have devastated their village. More than 50 homes were engulfed last January, a dramatic increase from the … Read More
Labour Urged to Introduce Pay-Per-Litre Charge for Garden Watering Monday, November 17, 2025 labour water climate conservation drought pricing environment adviser metoffice environmentagency The Labour Party has been urged to implement a pay-per-litre charge on domestic garden watering to tackle rising water scarcity. Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge and a climate change adviser to Labour, argues … Read More
Midlands Faces Growing Drought Threat Amid Persistent Dry Conditions Friday, November 14, 2025 drought midlands rainfall environmentagency waterconservation climatechange agriculture heatwave metoffice watercrisis The Midlands is confronting the very real possibility of widespread drought next year unless the region experiences sustained heavy rainfall this winter, the Environment Agency has warned. This caution comes on the heels of … Read More