More than 10 UK Water Deaths Sparks Open Water Safety Warning

Warm weather sparks safety warning over hidden dangers in open water

Caerphilly MP Chris Evans issues warning to people enjoying the warm weather near bodies of water.

Family ‘forever heartbroken’ after girl, 16, dies in river

The family of a 16-year-old girl who tragically died after getting into difficulty in a Warwickshire river during last week's heatwave has expressed gratitude to the local community for their overwhelming support.

Southern Water says hosepipe bans will become more common by 2030

The South East is one of the driest parts of the UK and classified as ‘Severely Water Stressed’ by the Environment Agency.

Girl dies after being rescued from river - as number of water deaths during heatwave reaches 17

A 13-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a river, as the number of deaths in open water in the UK over the last eight days reached 17, following a record-breaking May heatwave.

Warning after lifeboats called to four rescue missions in four days

Volunteer crews are urging people to take care in and around water after a busy half-term period

More than 10 UK water deaths sparks open water safety warning

Thames Valley Police has released a warning and advice on open water safety after more than 10 UK swimming deaths including in Oxford.