south of England
Coverage of south of England in the Nexus archive.
- Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reports that hotter summers and heatwaves are threatening hydrangeas in southern England, prompting consideration of relocating them to the north. Hydrangeas, a popular British garden plant, are struggling due to the country's increasingly warm climate.
- The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England. The initiative aims to support the growth of these meadows through seed collection.
- Thames Water says it has enough funding to survive until end of year
Thames Water claims sufficient funding to survive until the end of the year despite a £18.5bn net debt increase. The company is working with creditors, regulators, and the government on a recapitalisation plan to avoid nationalisation.
- Week-long heatwave due in England with 34C peak in south-east
A week-long heatwave is expected in England with peak temperatures of 34C in the south-east. Heat health alerts are active in most regions from Sunday to Saturday, with Wales also experiencing rising temperatures. The Met Office forecasts 28C in southern England on Saturday.