Severn Trent records third day with some of the highest ever demand for water as heatwave continues. As the Midlands enters the fourth day of temperatures above 30C, Severn Trent is producing enough extra water for over 3million people - enough to supply a city like Nottingham, 10 times over. The company has been steadily producing over 20% more than usual, 400 million litres extra a day, as teams are working hard so everyone can keep safe and hydrated. It is reminding custom

A teenage boy who passed away while paddling in an open water lake has been named for the first time as his family honors his memory. Hayden Jones-Powell encountered trouble while paddling in Meynell Lake in Syston, shortly after 1:30 pm yesterday. Emergency services rushed to the lake near Syston Sailing Club. Expert divers retrieved a body from the water, and police confirmed it was the 13-year-old. A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said the boy’s family were being suppo

Specialist police dive teams searching for a teenage boy following reports he entered a lake in Syston yesterday afternoon (Thursday 25 June) have recovered a person from the water. We can confirm it is the teenager known to have entered the lake and his family are being supported specialist officers. Police were called just after 1.30pm to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way. Officers attended along with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service. Init

A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert. For further information, visit the data dashboard: Alerts are in place from 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat?type=heat

Latest The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an updated heat-health alert (HHA) for parts of England, warning that rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. An amber heat-health alert is now in place for the East of England, South East, South West and London until 8pm on Tuesday 23 June. A yellow heat-health alert is in place for the West Midlands and East Midlands during this time. Other regions of England are currently una

Dog owners are being warned as the Met Office forecasts highs of 34C this week. The 8am to 8pm rule for dog walking is a guideline to protect dogs from heat-related issues during hot weather. Walk your dog only before 8 AM or after 8 PM when temperatures are cooler. This rule helps prevent heatstroke and burnt paws, especially during heatwaves. If the pavement is too hot for your hand for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws. Always monitor your dog for signs of hea