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Drought declared after driest summer in 50 years

A drought has been declared for parts of England following the driest summer for 50 years which has deprived some areas of rainfall all summer.

Tips to close early because of heatwave

Tips are set to close early because of the heatwave.

Why haven’t we got a hosepipe ban in Stamford and Bourne despite drought conditions?

Four water companies in England have now announced a hosepipe ban, so why hasn't Anglian Water?

Some councillors welcome solar scheme

People were urged to embrace the UK's largest 'solar farm' in order to ward off the climate and energy crisis.

Water company issues plea to residents

With no rain in the forecast and the driest July since 1911, a water company is asking people to use water wisely.

Tips on how to lessen the environmental impact of clothes and textiles

Lydia Taylor, from the Thrift Diary and Stamford Climate Action Group, shares her tips for recycling clothes responsibly.

Barnsdale Gardens under threat

Owner of a popular visitor attraction, Nick Hamilton, has voiced concerns over plans for a solar farm in Exton.

Wellbeing garden is officially opened

A wellbeing garden has been officially opened to the public.

Green fingers hope for gold

As the countdown to the Mercury Business Awards gets smaller, over the next few weeks we’ll be featuring the shortlisted businesses.

Solar scheme details are 'too skimpy' for villagers

About 50 people attended a meeting to describe how their lives would be affected by a ‘solar power station’ on farmland near their homes.

Council set to object to solar farm plans

A council is set to lodge its objection against plans for a giant solar farm.

Water caution urged but no hosepipe bans planned

People have been urged to use water carefully as the region faces a three month rainfall deficit.

Pressure mounts against solar plan

People living close to a proposed solar farm have voiced their concerns to the developer.

Solar farm plan is up for discussion

Plans for a solar farm will be discussed at a special meeting that is open to the public.

Consultation on solar farm to end

People have just a few days to have their say on plans to build the UK’s biggest solar farm.

Anger over development on farmland

Residents living on the edge of a proposed solar farm are expressing deep concern about the effects it could have on their lives.

Solar panel plan for office roof

Plans to install solar panels on the roof of an office building have been revealed.

Sunflower crop earliest for more than a decade

Sunflowers have bloomed two weeks early as temperatures hit record highs as part of the recent heatwave.

'It’s wonderful to see different wildlife species even if it is down to climate change'

Nature columnist Ian Misselbrook discusses summer wildlife.

Solar farm could power 14,400 homes

Plans have been announced for a solar farm which could generate enough energy to power 14,400 homes.

Walking 96 miles to raise funds for local hospice

A pair of friends have completed the West Highland Way to raise funds for charity.

Environment

Drought declared after driest summer in 50 years

Tips to close early because of heatwave

Tips to close early because of heatwave

Why haven’t we got a hosepipe ban in Stamford and Bourne despite drought conditions?

Why haven’t we got a hosepipe ban in Stamford and Bourne despite drought conditions?

Some councillors welcome solar scheme

Some councillors welcome solar scheme

Water company issues plea to residents

Water company issues plea to residents

Tips on how to lessen the environmental impact of clothes and textiles

Tips on how to lessen the environmental impact of clothes and textiles

Barnsdale Gardens under threat